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Robert Simeon Adams papers, 1931-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Adams, Robert Simeon, 1897-1950
- Title
- Robert Simeon Adams papers
- Dates
- 1931-1952 (inclusive)19311952
- Quantity
- .83 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4502 (Accession No. 4502-001)
- Summary
- Poems, notebooks, correspondence and other writings of a poet and former headmaster of the Lakeside School in Seattle
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Simeon Adams was born in Richwood, Ohio, in 1897. He received his B.A. degree from Ohio State University and an M.A. from Western Reserve University. After teaching in central Ohio schools, he became headmaster of the Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington, in 1934. He held that position until his death in 1950.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers in this collection primarily relate to Adams’ book, Poems, which was published in 1952. They consist of manuscripts and typescripts of poems included in the book and poems not included, as well as correspondence about his poetry.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Biographical features | undated |
| 1/2 | Incoming letters | 1932-1945 |
| 1/3 | Poems published in Poems, ms. | undated |
| 1/4 | Poems originally in but excluded from Poems, manuscripts | undated |
| 1/5 | Unpublished poems, typescripts | undated |
| 1/6-7 | Drafts of poems, manuscripts, typescripts | undated |
| 1/8-10 | Unpublished prose, lecture notes | undated |
| 1/11 | Typed copy | undated |
| 2/1-2 | Composition books | undated |
| 2/3 | Journals with Adams' poems | 1931, 1940 |
| 2/4 | Poems | 1952 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Manuscripts--Poetry
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Poetry
- Poets, American
- Poets, American--Washington (State)--Seattle--20th century--Archives
- School principals--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Adams, Robert Simeon, 1897-1950--Archives
Corporate Names
- Lakeside School (Seattle, Wash.)
- Lakeside School (Seattle, Wash.)--Employees
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