William Paulk papers, 1955-1989

Summary

Creator:

Paulk, William

Date:

1955-1989

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William Paulk papers, ms3290, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of poetry and an unpublished journal by William Paulk. The journal, titled Through Western Eyes: A China diary, documents Paulk's trip to lecture at Yunnan University in Kunming, China. The appendix of the journal concerns the visit of Professor Zhang Xin-he to Western Carolina University. The collection also consists of photographs and a letter. Photographs, undated, appear to be of family members, but most are unidentified. The letter, undated, Darlington School, Rome, Georgia, addresses "Cher Paul," is signed "Petit," and regards a visit at Terre Rouge and writings that were accepted.

Biographical / historical:

William E. Paulk, Jr. professor and poet, born in Rebecca, Georgia (Turner County), taught English at the University of Georgia and Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, North Carolina). Paulk published his books of poetry on his own press, Persimmon Hill Press, which was located in his home in Rebecca.

Related

Other finding aids:

Published materials accompanying the collection, published at The Persimmon Hill Press, Rebecca, Georgia, have been cataloged individually with an associated collection note, and can be found in GIL by searching the title of this collection.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Poetry.
Poets, American -- 20th century.
Correspondence
Diaries.

Names:

Western Carolina University
University of Georgia. Faculty

Preferred citation:

William Paulk papers, ms3290, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.