Name/Title
Letter: Charles S. Burnham to Gertrude SeiberlingEntry/Object ID
A 2025.12.b1.f11.1abcdDescription
[a] Letterhead in top left corner says "Charles S. Burnham, Cleveland O.".
The writer expresses anxiety about sending the letter but decided to because he felt Gertrude would be able to help him. He tells Gertrude that he is finding himself short of funds. He mentions that Mattie's(?) health is also poor. He asks Gertrude to send $100 in exchange for the enclosed royalty contracts for his songs. He asks that the royalty contracts be used as security. He ends the letter saying he didn't want to ask but that he doesn't know what else to do.
[b] Envelope has a printed return address which says, "Charles S. Burnham, Cleveland, O."
[c] Agreement between C.S. Burnham and White-Smith Music Publishing Co. for the publication, copyrights, and royalties of two songs ("The Voice of the Dove" & "Crossing the Bar") written by C.S. Burnham. The document was created in February 1912.
[d] Agreement between C.S. Burnham and White-Smith Music Publishing Co. for the publication, copyrights, and royalties of the song ("Der Fichtenbaum (The Pine Tree)") written by C.S. Burnham. The document was created in April 1912.Subject Person/Organization
Burnham, Charles S., Seiberling, Gertrude Penfield, White-Smith Music Publishing Co.Collection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Katrina NeffAcquisition
Accession
A 2025.12Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
FoundLetter Details
Letter Date
Jun 11, 1912Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
June 11, 1912 at 1 PMPostmark Place
City
ClevelandState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaStamp
Two stamps; red, depict George Washington, and cost 2 centsSender
Name
Charles S. BurnhamAddress
942 Prospect AveAddressee
Name
Mrs F.A. SeiberlingAddress
130 East Market St
Akron, OhioPrimary Language
EnglishCreate Date
March 24, 2026Update Date
August 10, 2026
