James T. Farrell poem, 20th century

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Farrell, James T. (James Thomas), 1904-1979
Date:
20th century
Extent:
1 folder(s) (2 typescripts)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James T. Farrell poem, ms922, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two typewritten poems titled "Willie Collins' Greatest Victory" and "Willie Collins' Victory in His Grave" by James T. Farrell, with annotations and corrections by the author. The poems are the first and second versions of Farrell's poem titled "Willie Collins Speaking," and were initially kept in an envelope that was affixed to the end of The Collected Poems of James T. Farrell.

Biographical / historical:

James T. Farrell (1904-1979) was an American novelist and short-story writer.

For further information, see the article "James T. Farrell" at Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Poetry.
Typescripts.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

James T. Farrell poem, ms922, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.