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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Am 1642

Richard Eberhart papers concerning Burr oaks

Overview

Drafts of poems, page proofs and portraits for the book Burr oaks by the American poet Richard Eberhart.

Dates

  • Creation: 1947

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 box)

Contains autograph manuscript and typescript drafts of poems, a printers' copy, page proofs, dust jackets and portrait photographs of Eberhard for the publication of his sixth volume of poetry, Burr oaks (1947).

Biographical / Historical

Eberhart is an American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1966 and the National Book Award in 1977.

Physical Location

b

Immediate Source of Acquisition

60M-211, 60M-188. Deposited by The Woodberry Poetry Room; received: 1961 Spring.

Title
Eberhart, Richard, 1904 -. Richard Eberhart papers concerning Burr oaks, 1947: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou01688

Repository Details

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