Letters, 1953-1954.

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Letters, 1953-1954.

Letters written to Professor William Ward Seward arranging for Colum to give a lecture on poetry at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, and to judge for the Poetry Society of Virginia.

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Norfolk College of William and Mary

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Poetry Society of Virginia

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Founded in 1923 at the College of William and Mary by Dr. Feidelson, the Poetry Society of Virginia's first members were from the Tidewater area, although Richmonders soon played a vital role within the organization. The purpose of the organization is to encourage the composition, study and general appreciation of poetry. The Society continues to sponsor poetry readings and annual writing competitions. From the description of Poetry Society of Virginia archives, 1922-1975 (James Bran...

Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972

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The ODU Poster Collection contains a wide range of posters of musical performances, plays, athletic events, academic programs, student activities, lectures, discussions, seminars, readings, and festivals. They document recruitment foci, program offerings and the academic, political and cultural environment of the university. From the guide to the ODU Poster Collection, 1974-1990, (Special Collections and University Archives, Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library, Old Dominion Univ...

Seward, William, 1913-

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