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Thor Schack poems, 1920s?
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schack, Thor
- Title
- Thor Schack poems
- Dates
- 1920s? (inclusive)19201920
- Quantity
- 2 items
- Collection Number
- 2749 (Accession No. 2749-001)
- Summary
- Two handwritten poems (probably unpublished) of a Danish immigrant
- 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
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Open to all users
- Languages
- English, Danish
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Thor Holger Harald Schack was born 1880 in Praesto, Denmark and died 1961 in Seattle. His name was originally spelled "Schock." He immigrated to the U.S. in 1905. He published the above collection of poetry, as well as two separate poems (or songs) set to music. Contributed to Dansk Tidende (Chicago). Source: Dansk skonlitteraert forfatterleksikon, 1900-1950 . . . 1964.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Two handwritten poems on individual sheets of paper. Titles: "The Gypsy" (in English) and "Denmark" (in Danish). No evidence that either has been published. (A.G. Anderson, Cat. Div.)
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Schack, Thor--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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