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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)
Quantity
1.29 cubic feet, (3 boxes)
Collection Number
4502-001
Summary
Poems, notebooks, correspondence and other writings of a poet and former headmaster of the Lakeside School in Seattle
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.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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. Also includes additional poems and writings by Adams.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Hazard Adams, 5/25/1995 and 2013.

Processing Note

Processing completed in 1997

Related Materials

Hazard Adams papers, mss coll. 4501

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Biographical features
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Incoming letters
    Dates: 1932-1945
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Poems published in Poems, ms.
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Poems originally in but excluded from Poems, manuscripts
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Unpublished poems, typescripts
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Drafts of poems, manuscripts, typescripts
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 6-7
  • Description: Unpublished prose, lecture notes
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 8-10
  • Description: Typed copy
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Composition books
    Dates: undated
    Container: 4502-001 Box 2, Folder 1-2
  • Description: Journals with Adams' poems
    Dates: 1931, 1940
    Container: 4502-001 Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: Poems
    Dates: 1952
    Container: 4502-001 Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: Unpublished Sonnets
    Dates: approximately 1932-1952
    Container: 4502-001 Box 3, Folder 3/1
  • Description: Published & Unpublished Poems
    Dates: approximately 1932-1952
    Container: 4502-001 Box 3, Folder 3/2
  • Description: Poems Appearing in Poems by Robert S. Adams

    Contains Ohio State University Anthology of Verse (1926); The Book of the Rhymers' Club (1929); and The Midland (1931)

    Dates: approximately 1932-1952
    Container: 4502-001 Box 3, Folder 3/3
  • Description: Half-Pound of Poems
    Dates: approximately 1932-1952
    Container: 4502-001 Box 3, Folder 3/4
  • Description: Animus Redundant
    Dates: 1930-1945
    Container: 4502-001 Box 3, Folder 3/5
  • Description: Robert S. Adams poems in serials
    Dates: 1926-1931
    Container: 4502-001 Box 3, Folder 3/6

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records

Form or Genre Terms

  • Poetry
  • Records (Documents)
  • Speeches
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