Usher L. Burdick papers, 1945-1972.

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Usher L. Burdick papers, 1945-1972.

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The papers consist of correspondence, office files, printed material, and photographs relating to Congressman Burdick's attempt to assist in Ezra Pound's release from St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Correspondents include Ezra and Dorothy Pound, Rex Lampman, Witter Bynner, Cyril Clemens, and Thurman Arnold. Burdick's files on Pound's case include copies of Pound's indictment for treason and the 1945 court judgements against him; copies of a Library of Congress Legislative Service Report on Pound; a copy of the 1957 House resolution submitted by Burdick to Congress for Pound's release; and copies of Burdick's statements to Congress on the case. The papers also contain newspaper and magazine clippings about Pound and photographs of Pound on and after his release in April 1958.

0.75 linear ft. (1 box and 1 folio)

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Pound, Ezra, 1885-1972

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Arnold, Thurman Wesley, 1891-1969

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Lampman, Rex

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Pound, Dorothy

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Epithet: Mrs wife of Ezra Pound British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000349.0x000392 ...

Bynner, Witter, 1881-1968

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American poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Berkeley, California, to Frank Deering, 1919 June 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131470 Poet. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., 1881; graduated from Harvard University. Began writing poetry full-time in 1908. Moved to Santa Fe where he died in 1968. From the description of Witter Bynner papers, 1917-1943. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 35920677 American poet and sc...

Burdick, Usher L. (Usher Lloyd), 1879-1960

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Governor of North Dakota and member of the U.S. Congress. From the description of Correspondence, 1937. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20649146 Lt. Governor of North Dakota, 1911-1912; U.S. House of Representatives, 1935-1945, 1949-1959. From the description of Usher Burdick papers, 1730-1958. (State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 17662392 CITATION: "Burdick, Usher Lloyd," written by Edward C. Blac...