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Portraits of Joaquin and Minnie Myrtle Miller

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5331

Scope and Contents

Two pen and ink portraits by M. C. Buchanan, made circa 1870-1883, depicting poet Joaquin Miller (born Cincinnatus Hiner Miller) and author Minnie Myrtle Miller (born Theresa Dyer), who were spouses. The portrait of Joaquin Miller, 20 x 26.4 cm, depicts him in profile, likely later in life, with a long beard. The portrait of Minnie Myrtle Miller, 15.3 x 23 cm, is also a profile, and shows her facing to the left, with her hair loose and trailing down her back.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1870-1883

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Two pen and ink portraits by M. C. Buchanan, depicting poet Joaquin Miller and author Minnie Myrtle Miller, who were spouses.

Title
Guide to the portraits of Joaquin and Minnie Myrtle Miller
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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