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Walt Whitman Collection
1842-1982
[bulk 1955-1978]
MS 19
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: |
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 |
| Title: |
Walt Whitman Collection |
| Dates: |
1842-1982 |
| Abstract: |
This collection consists of items related to the person of Walt Whitman, his
work, and his influence upon American culture and poetry. |
| Quantity: |
2 linear feet |
Administrative History
This collection consists of items related to the person of Walt Whitman, his
work, and his influence upon American culture and poetry. Items include
biographical notes, pamphlets, Long-Islander articles, magazines,
newspaper clippings, original work and correspondence, publisher’s new release
notifications, scholarly journals, books, and a selection from an unpublished
manuscript. Included also are artifacts and photographs depicting his likeness,
including photographs and portraits, a commemorative medallion from the Hall of
Fame for Great Americans, and a bust.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by medium, sub-arranged by medium sub-type, and
ordered chronologically. These records are organized into the following
sections: Periodicals (1865-1979); Original Work & Correspondence (1848-1957); Biographical Essays; Books (1842-1982); Artifacts.
Periodicals:
1865-1979 - Arranged by medium sub-type and ordered chronologically.
Media/Periodicals contain clippings and articles as well as publications in
their entirety. All items pertain to the life, work, and/or influence of Walt
Whitman. Book Reviews analyze and critique his poetry, journal articles provide
scholarly insight, and popular magazines offer a glimpse into the impression
that the poet made upon the general pop culture. Earlier items are in fragile or
deteriorating condition.
Original work and correspondence:
1848-1957 - arranged chronologically. It contains unbound items
pertaining to the original work of Walt Whitman and selected correspondence
between Whitman and Sidney Lanier.
The Biographical Essays are
arranged alphabetically by author and contain unpublished biographical efforts
pertaining to the life of Walt Whitman as well as a published biographical essay
from an edition of Leaves of Grass.
Books: 1842-1982 -
Arranged chronologically and include a collection of analytical works pertaining
to Whitman as well as early editions of Leaves of Grass and other original
publications.
Artifacts include commemorative memorabilia,
photographs, unpublished work, and a bust in Whitman’s likeness.
The manuscript holdings of the Oglethorpe University Archives contain a
number of related collections, including the records of Sidney Lanier, a poetic
contemporary and Oglethorpe University Alumni.
Description
This collection is arranged by medium, sub-arranged by medium sub-type, and
ordered chronologically. Items include biographical notes, pamphlets, Long-Islander articles, magazines, newspaper clippings, original work
and correspondence, publisher’s new release notifications, scholarly journals,
books, and a selection from an unpublished manuscript. Included also are
artifacts and photographs depicting his likeness, including photographs and
portraits, a commemorative medallion from the Hall of Fame for Great Americans,
and a bust.
Restrictions
None.
Subject Headings
Bucke, Richard Maurice, 1837-1902
Updike, John, 1937-
Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Free Verse
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Literature and the war
Camden (N.J.)
Long Island (New York, N.Y.)
Leaves of Grass (Musicals)
Folder List
Box 1
Folder 1. Long-Islander Walt Whitman Page, 1959-1974
Folder 2. Magazine Articles, 1923-1977
Folder 3. Newspaper Clippings, 1918-1979
Folder 4. Leaves of Grass Musical, 1971
Folder 5. Publishers’ New Releases
Box 2
Folder 1. Scholarly Journals, 1919-1969
Folder 2. Original Work & Correspondence, 1848-1957
Folder 3. Biographical Essays
Folder 4. Books, 1842-1982
Folder 5. Artifacts, including commemorative memorabilia, photographs, unpublished work, and a bust in
Whitman’s likeness
Administrative Information
| Preferred Citation: |
Please cite Walt Whitman Collection, MS 19, Archives, Philip Weltner Library,
Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia. Permission to publish from this
collection must be approved in writing by the Director of the Library,
Oglethorpe University. |
Processing Information
Processed by Travis A. Kirspel, February 2008
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