Sidney Lanier Collection 1877

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Sidney Lanier Collection, Accession 6957-c, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Summary

Creator:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Sidney Lanier Collection, Accession 6957-c, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Background

Scope and content:

[Says his delay in writing is due to his waiting for enough time to discuss fully Heckel's "poetic communication." Must continue to write despite poor health. Decries "art for art's sake." Praises Heckel for the ideas in his verse. Expresses philosophy that if a person feels he must be a poet or die, he should pursue poetry. A young poet should open his mind to everything he hears. Expresses interest in young artists. Invites him to write whenever he has questions.]

Acquisition information:
Deposit, 1970 March 10
Processing information:

Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Physical location:
Physical description:
1 item