World War I Poem n.d.

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
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

World War I Peom, n.d., in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-aj, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Abstract:
Typescript of a ribald poem mocking Kaiser Wilhelm by an unknown American soldier entitled, "If Poetry is the Essence of Thought."
Preferred citation:

World War I Peom, n.d., in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-aj, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection consists of a undated typescript of a poem entitled "If Poetry is the Essence of Thought" by an unknown author, relating in graphic and vulgar language the emotions and thoughts of a World War I soldier.

Acquisition information:
The poem was given to the University of Virginia Library by Paul Collinge, Heartwood Books, Charlottesville, Virginia, through Matthew J. Bruccoli, on November 8, 1995.
Physical description:
1 item