Clarice Short papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0893
Scope and Contents
The Clarice Short papers (1904-1975) consist of diaries, correspondence to her family in New Mexico, and rough drafts of poems.
Dates
- 1904-1975
Creator
- Short, Clarice (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
Clarice Short (1910-1977) grew up in New Mexico and in 1946 began teaching English at the University of Utah as an assistant professor. She remained there until 1974. Short has published two books of poetry, The Owl on the Aerial and The Old One and the Wind. In 1970, Short became the teacher and mentor of poet Emma Lou Thayne who helped ensure the posthumous publication of The Owl on the Aerial.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Abstract
The Clarice Short papers (1904-1975) consist of diaries, correspondence to her family in New Mexico, and rough drafts of poems. Short was an author and a member of the University of Utah Department of English.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Emma Lou Thayne in 1986.
Separated Materials
See also the Clarice Short photograph collection (P0278) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Alison Rogers in 2003.
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- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Literature
- Manuscripts
- Notebooks
- Notes (documents)
- Personal correspondence
- Poetry
- Short, Clarice -- Archives
- Short, Clarice -- Family -- Archives
- University of Utah. Department of English -- Faculty -- Archives
- Women poets, American -- Utah -- Archives
Creator
- Short, Clarice (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Clarice Short papers, 1904-1975
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Alison Rogers.
- Date
- © 2003 (last modified: 2018)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu