Carl Sandburg papers

Collection

Identifier: D.244

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of typescripts and unrevised carbons of 110 poems and prose pieces by Carl Sandburg. A few have hand-written corrections and notations. They were sent by Sandburg over several years to his friend and fellow-poet Dorothy Dudley Harvey (1884-1962). Also included are three letters from Sandburg to Harvey, one letter to her son, Jason Harvey, and four photographs of Sandburg.

Creator

Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 (Person)
Harvey, Dorothy Dudley, 1884-1962 (Person)

Dates

Creation: circa 1920-1960

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 box(es)

Access

The Carl Sandburg Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Carl Sandburg Papers, D.244, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester