Oscar Williams papers concerning The war poets
Overview
Letters, poems, and other materials from contributors to The war poets, addressed to the editor, American anthologist Oscar Williams.
Dates
- Creation: 1944-1945
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (1 box)Letters, permissions, and draft poems from the contributors to The war poets, an anthology of the war poetry of the 20th century, edited by Oscar Williams in 1945.
Biographical / Historical
Oscar Williams was an American poet and anthologist.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically, with miscellaneous materials at end.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
*45M-6F. Gift of Oscar Williams, 35 Water Street, New York, New York; received: 1945 July 13.
*45M-6AF, *45M-6BF , and *45M-6CF. Gift of Oscar Williams, 35 Water Street, New York, New York; received: 1946 April 20.
- Title
- Williams, Oscar, 1900-1964. Oscar Williams papers concerning The war poets, 1944-1945: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00975
Repository Details
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