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November 15, 1913
Hopkinsville Kentuckian
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
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In Philadelphia, a controversy erupts between a school board member and an architect over the spelling of Edgar Allan Poe's middle name on a new school building: 'Allen' engraved vs. correct 'Allan'. Gratz demands change, citing Poe's adoption by John Allan in 1811; architect refuses. Near Poe's former home.
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Serious Controversy Rages as to Proper Cognomen of the Author of "The Raven."
A bitter controversy has arisen between the architect who designed a new school building on Rittenhouse street, in this city, and members of the school board over the spelling of the full name Poe.
Over the entrance of the building in large letters is engraved "Edgar Allen Poe."
Simon Gratz, member of the board of education, insists that the correct spelling of Poe's middle name is "Allan," and he has demanded that the architect make a new engraving. The architect maintains that "Allen" is correct, and refuses to change it.
The argument may be thrashed out in councils. Gratz asserts that Poe's middle name was obtained from John Allan, a Richmond man, who adopted Poe when two years old, in 1811. The new school is a short distance from the little brick house where Poe wrote his famous "Gold Bug."
Reference books give Poe's middle name as Allan.-Philadelphia Dispatch to New York World.
Serious Controversy Rages as to Proper Cognomen of the Author of "The Raven."
A bitter controversy has arisen between the architect who designed a new school building on Rittenhouse street, in this city, and members of the school board over the spelling of the full name Poe.
Over the entrance of the building in large letters is engraved "Edgar Allen Poe."
Simon Gratz, member of the board of education, insists that the correct spelling of Poe's middle name is "Allan," and he has demanded that the architect make a new engraving. The architect maintains that "Allen" is correct, and refuses to change it.
The argument may be thrashed out in councils. Gratz asserts that Poe's middle name was obtained from John Allan, a Richmond man, who adopted Poe when two years old, in 1811. The new school is a short distance from the little brick house where Poe wrote his famous "Gold Bug."
Reference books give Poe's middle name as Allan.-Philadelphia Dispatch to New York World.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Edgar Allan Poe
Name Spelling Controversy
School Building
Simon Gratz
Philadelphia
John Allan
Adoption 1811
What entities or persons were involved?
Edgar Allan Poe
Simon Gratz
John Allan
Architect
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Street; Richmond
Story Details
Key Persons
Edgar Allan Poe
Simon Gratz
John Allan
Architect
Location
Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Street; Richmond
Event Date
1811
Story Details
Bitter dispute over engraving 'Edgar Allen Poe' on new school; board insists 'Allan' from adoptive father John Allan who took in Poe in 1811; architect refuses change; may go to councils; near Poe's old home where he wrote 'The Gold Bug'.