Family papers of the American poet, Vachel Lindsay.
Dates
- 1909-1995
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 linear feet (3 boxes)
Includes correspondence of Vachel Lindsay's family and friends, especially his wife Elizabeth Conner Lindsay. Some letters relate to Eleanor Ruggles' work on her biography, The west-going heart; a life of Vachel Lindsay. Correspondents include: Joy Lindsay Blair, Eleanor Ruggles, Olive Lindsay Wakefield, Paul Wakefield, Catharine Wakefield Ward, Susan Wilcox, and Elizabeth Mann Wills. Also includes clippings, drawings, photographs, printed materials,
Biographical / Historical
Lindsay was an American poet.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Correspondence
- II. Compositions
- II. Printed material and photographs
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
95M-63. Manuscripts presented by: Mrs. Catharine Wakefield Ward, 1506 Foulkeways, Gwynedd, Pennsylvania 19436; received 1996 January 2 - July 25, with later small additions.
2001M-4. Manuscripts presented by: Mrs. Catharine Wakefield Ward, 1506 Foulkeways, Gwynedd, Pennsylvania 19436; received 2001 2 July.
2001M-4. Manuscripts presented by: Mrs. Catharine Wakefield Ward, 1506 Foulkeways, Gwynedd, Pennsylvania 19436; received 2001 2 July.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt, with the assistance of Catharine Wakefield Ward.
- Title
- Lindsay family. Lindsay-Wakefield family additional papers, 1909-1995: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- EAD ID
- hou00012
Repository Details
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Houghton_Library@harvard.edu