Edgar A. Guest papers, 1908-1931 and undated.

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Edgar A. Guest papers, 1908-1931 and undated.

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Copies of poetry, manuscripts of radio talks, fan mail, newspaper clippings of poems, greeting cards containing Guest verses, and miscellanea.

1 linear ft.

Bentley Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7363866

Bentley Historical Library

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Guest, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert), 1881-1959

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Guest was born Aug. 20, 1881 in Eng., the son of Edwin and Julia Guest. He graduated from Central High School in Detroit (Mich.) in 1897. He started writing when age 14. Guest worked as a newspaper man for the Detroit Free Press, 1895-1959. He did radio presentations and his verse was syndicated across the country. Guest married and had two children. He was frequently referred to as "The Poet of the Plain People". Guest died in 1959. (Information from Michigan Authors, pp. 146-147.) The Clarke H...