Thor Schack poems, 1920s?

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Schack, Thor
Title
Thor Schack poems
Dates
1920s? (inclusive)
Quantity
2 items
Collection Number
2749 (Accession No. 2749-001)
Summary
Two handwritten poems (probably unpublished) of a Danish immigrant
Repository
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, 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.)

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Elfrida Pedersen, 10/1/1975

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Schack, Thor--Archives

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)