Gene Fowler poem, 1941

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fowler, Gene, 1890-1960
Title
Gene Fowler poem
Dates
1941 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 item
Collection Number
Mss 144
Summary
Autographed typescript of a poem based on the New York Tribune account, by Tania Long, of the sinking of the Jervis Bay, 5 Nov. 1940. Annotations indicate that the poem was recited by Ronald Colman at Grauman's Chines Theater on 8 Feb. 1941 for the "Greek Relief Program."
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Gene Fowler was a newspaper editor, scriptwriter, press agent, and manager of prize fighters and wrestlers. His full name was Eugene Devlan Fowler.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Autographed typescript of a poem based on the New York Tribune account, by Tania Long, of the sinking of the Jervis Bay, 5 Nov. 1940. Annotations indicate that the poem was recited by Ronald Colman at Grauman's Chines Theater on 8 Feb. 1941 for the "Greek Relief Program."

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Gene Fowler Poem, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

The chain of ownership of this item is unknown.

Acquisition Information

Details concerning the acquistion of this poem by the Archives are not available.

Related Materials

Several other repositories hold material by Gene Fowler.

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Subject Terms

  • World War, 1939-1945--Poetry