Conrad Aiken papers, 1969-1970

Summary

Creator:

Aiken, Conrad, 1889-1973

Date:

1969-1970

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Conrad Aiken papers, ms841, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

A letter and a postcard from Conrad Aiken to Eugene O'Neil of the "In Our Time" bookshop regarding books belonging to Aiken's brothers, Robert and Kempton, and covering letters. There is also a press release, dated 17 November 1969, concerning Aiken's receipt of the 1969 National Medal for Literature.

Biographical / historical:

Conrad Aiken (1889-1973) was a poet, essayist, literary critic, and Pulitzer Prize Award winner.

For more information, see the article Conrad Aiken (1889-1973) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Press releases.
Literary prizes -- Press coverage.
Correspondence

Names:

O'Neil, Eugene -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Conrad Aiken papers, ms841, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.