An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York
Nostalgic recollections about both the Pfaffians and the coterie of bohemians who gathered at Ada Clare's 42nd St. apartment as well as, in some cases, Pfaff's itself.
A member of Clare 's coterie of Bohemians. He is identified as an "advocate of Free Love, Alwato, the proposed universal language, or the Volapük of that day, and author of the 'Basic Outline of Universology,' and by general consent Pantarch of the Universe. He said Ada was a spark from the divine fire, the over soul" (103).
A member of Clare's coterie of Bohemians.
Benton and John Burroughs were friends and members of Ada Clare's coterie.
Howells is not specifically mentioned by name, but it is clear from the context of the essay that he is being referred to by Rawson.
A member of Clare's coterie of Bohemians. He is a "gem painter" (103).
Benton and Stoddard were friends.
Nasby and Twain appear together in an illustration; the men are identified as "American humorists, in the Pfaffian Days."
The author mentions Whitman's visits to Pfaff's (106).
The Vault at Pfaff's