Carl Sandburg papers
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
Subject
- Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 (Person)
- Title
- Carl Sandburg papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library