Poetry Society of South Carolina
The Poetry Society of South Carolina was founded in 1921 by John Bennett, Hervey Allen, Dubose Heyward, Laura Bragg, Helen von Kolnitz Hyer, and Josephine Pinckney. Featuring lectures, poetry contests, and prizes, the Society helped to encourage South Carolina poets and to stimulate the Charleston Renaissance. Writers who have served as guest lecturers for the society include Gertrude Stein, Thornton Wilder, Sherwood Anderson, Robert Frost, and Carl Sandburg.
From the description of Poetry Society of South Carolina records, 1922-2004. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71058047
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Lathan, Robert, 1881-1937. Robert Lathan papers, 1901-1950. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Bragg, Laura M. (Laura Mary), 1881-1978. Laura M. Bragg papers, ca. 1890-1977. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Bennett, John, 1865-1956. John Bennett papers, 1875-1967. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Simons, Katherine Drayton Mayrant, 1890-1969. Letters to Anne King Gregorie, 1951-1955. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Poetry Society of South Carolina. Poetry Society of South Carolina records, 1922-2004. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Doyle, John Robert. John Robert Doyle papers, 1933-1986. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Cox, H. Morris (Headley Morris), 1916-. Research notes on the Charleston Poetic Renascence, 1920-1930. | College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library |
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| associatedWith | Bennett, John, 1865-1956. | person |
| associatedWith | Bennett, John Henry, 1945-2000. | person |
| associatedWith | Bragg, Laura M. (Laura Mary), 1881-1978. | person |
| associatedWith | Cox, H. Morris (Headley Morris), 1916- | person |
| associatedWith | Doyle, John Robert. | person |
| associatedWith | Lathan, Robert, 1881-1937. | person |
| associatedWith | Simons, Katherine Drayton Mayrant, 1890-1969. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Charleston (S.C.) | |||
| South Carolina--Charleston |
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| Authors, American |
| American poetry |
| Poets, American |
| Arts |
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| Literary prizes |
| Poetry |
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