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Hayden Carruth Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1978-005

Scope and Content

The collection contains three letters by poet Hayden Carruth, advising a younger poet named Kevin. In his letters, Carruth gives advice on Kevin's poems, on where to send his poems for publication, and current events in his life.

Dates

  • 1973 - 1975

Creator

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

Hayden Carruth (1921-2008) was a poet, professor, and a editor. He lived in Johnson, Vermont, during the time of the correspondence. For more information, see the Poetry Foundation biography.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The collection contains three letters by poet Hayden Carruth, advising a younger poet named Kevin.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Virginia Tech and transferred to Special Collections in 1978.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Hayden Carruth Letters 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 Hayden Carruth Letters was completed in 1978. Additional description was completed in March 2011.

Title
Hayden Carruth Letters, 1973-1975
Status
Completed
Author
Ashley Wellens, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308