Florence May Wright Henderson (died 1908) was an American poet active in Salem, Oregon in the early 20th century.[1]
Florence May Wright | |
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Born | |
Died | 1908 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | poet |
Spouse |
Albert J. Henderson (m. 1905) |
Children | yes |
Biography
editShe was originally from Canada.[1] It was reported that she never attended school or college, but learned to read and write from her mother and from private instructors.[1] She was heralded in various local publications as a rising star rivaling the region's greatest literary figures; her poetry was published in many local and regional newspapers and magazines. She married Albert J. Henderson in 1905.[2][3] They had children; she died in 1908.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Florence May Wright". The Daily Journal. Salem, Oregon. November 27, 1901.
- ^ Engaged to Albert J. Henderson, 1905
- ^ "Clipped from Statesman Journal". Statesman Journal. March 1905. p. 3.
- ^ Deceased in 1908
- ^ Lived on Mill St., had children
Poems by Wright
editWorks by or about Florence May Wright at Wikisource
External links
edit- Mention in the Daily Journal, Salem, Oregon
- "most promising poet in the west"
- more praise
- more praise, considered as one of Salem's most promising celebrities
- Oregon Woman's Club poetry
- Relative: Joseph Wright
- Purchased real estate, 1901