Vincent Godfrey Burns papers, 1937-1969

Summary

Creator:

Burns, Vincent Godfrey, 1893-

Date:

1937-1969

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Vincent Godfrey Burns papers, ms304, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the papers of Vincent Godfrey Burns from 1937-1969 and includes manuscripts of essays, poems, and articles by Burns, as well as printed copies of his poems. Also included are brochures, leaflets, programs, clippings concerning Burns' activities, and photocopies of letters Burns wrote to the Washington Post and Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.

Biographical / historical:

Vincent Godfrey Burns (b. 1893) was an author, lecturer, and poet laureate of Maryland.

Related

Other finding aids:

Accompanying issues of The Rainbow have been cataloged with an associated collection note, and can be requested in GIL. The call number is PS301 .R256.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Manuscripts.
American poetry.
Poetry.
Clippings (information artifacts)

Preferred citation:

Vincent Godfrey Burns papers, ms304, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.