Durant Whittmore Gullick papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2241

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Durrant Whittemore Gullick papers contain his class work, correspondence, poetry, and personal papers.

Dates

1963-1996

Creator

Gullick, Durant Whittmore, 1948-1996 (Person)

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 Note

Durrant Whittmore Gullick (1948-1996) was a poet, a writer, and a philosopher. He taught writing, and instructed high-school dropouts and developmentally-delayed children. He edited newsletters, and was the director of the Crossroads Youth Hostel. He loved to cook, attend art events, and hike in the great outdoors. When he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and after significant personal debate, he decided to take his own life rather than burden those he loved with his incapacity. He commited suicide in 1996.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Durant Whittmore Gullick papers (1963-1996) contain his poetry and short stories, school and college work, as well as his correspondence, resumes and personal ephemera. Gullick was a poet, writer, and philospher. He taught writing and instructed high-school dropouts and developmentally delayed children. He edited newsletters, and was the director of the Crossroads Youth Hostel.