Evelyn Tooley Hunt brag books, 1952-1988

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-19

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains eight "brag books," or scrapbooks, including newspaper clippings, poems, prizes, programs and correspondence from publishers and fans. There are also two binders, one of songs written by Hunt with correspondence, the other with haiku poetry and correspondence.

Dates

1952-1988

Biographical Note

Evelyn Tooley Hunt was born in 1904 and graduated with a B.S. from William Smith College in 1927. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Hunt was a distinguished poet and was credited with an innovation in form for English language haiku poetry.

Extent

5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Location

Boxes 1-7: Archives Office, Section 4

Provenance

On long term loan from Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Hunt.

Subjects

Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Haiku Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Hunt, Evelyn Tooley
Poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scrapbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings