Alma Sarett papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-1982-03

No requestable containers
Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Predominantly correspondence, including greeting cards, letters, postcards and telegrams; also contains photographs of Alma Sarett. The correspondence discusses the annual poetry festival and current trends within the field as well as personal correspondence.

Dates

Created: 1933-1976
Other: Majority of material found in 1956-1976
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1982

Creator

Sarett, Alma Johnson (-1982) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information.

Biographical or Historical Information

Dr. Alma Sarett was a professor of English at the University of South Florida. Personally acquainted with many significant 20th century literary figures, such as Carl Sandburg, Archibald MacLeish, and John Ciardi, Sarett was also known for her poetry.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet

1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Sarett Family

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Related Publications

Sarett, L. (1956). Covenant with earth: A selection from the poetry of Lew Sarett, including six poems not previously published. Gainesville: University of Florida Press.