Alastair Reid Poem
Scope and Content
The collection contains a single poem, "1973/1974," published "as a New Year 1974 Greeting. For Ruby and Larry Wallrich and Alastair Reid."
Dates
- 1973 - 1974
Creator
- Reid, Alastair, 1926-2014 (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Biographical Note
Alastair Reid was born in Galloway, Scotland in 1926. He served in the navy before going to the University of St. Andrews. After graduating he traveled extensively, working for the New Yorker Magazine, writing poetry, and studying and translating South American Literature. His most famous works are Wherabouts (1987), Weathering (1978), and To Lighten My House (1953).
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The collection contains a single poem, "1973/1974," published "as a New Year 1974 Greeting. For Ruby and Larry Wallrich and Alastair Reid."
Source of Acquisition
Alastair Reid Poem was acquired by Special Collections in January 1974.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Alastair Reid Poem by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Alastair Reid Poem was completed prior to 2010. Additional description was completed in January 2011.
- Title
- Alastair Reid Poem, 1973-1974
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sarah R. Olney
- Date
- 2011 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu