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Field, Eugene.
Eugene Field (September 2, 1850-November 4, 1895). American author. Born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Amherst, Massachusetts by a cousin after the death of his mother. Attended several colleges, and abandoned study for travel in Europe. Returning penniless, Field worked as a journalist for the Saint Joseph Gazette, and became an editor of that publication. He gained a reputation for "humorous articles written in a gossipy style." Field worked for several more newspapers, including the Morning Journal (St. Louis), Times-Journal (St. Louis), Kansas City Times, the Tribune (Denver), and the Chicago Daily News. In 1879 he had begun publishing poetry, particularly for children, which were a success. One of the most famous of his poems was "Wynken, Blynken and Nod."
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Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1777-November 18, 1847). English bibliographer. Born in Calcutta. Both parents died in 1780, and Thomas was brought up by an uncle. Attended St. John's College, Oxford. Ordaned a clergyman in 1804. Was appointed to the rectory of St. Mary's Bryanston Square, and retained the office until his death. Dibdin is best known for his bibliographic works. He worked with the library of the Earls of Spencer at Althorp, and produced the first published catalog of their collection. Dibdin was also one of the founders and vice president of the Roxburghe Club.
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Robert E. Massmann, author, librarian, and publisher of miniature books under his imprint REM Miniatures. Massmann assembled a major collection of miniature books, and is a founding member of the Miniature Book Society.
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New Britain, Connecticut
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