Vernon Wallace Larsen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2309
Scope and Contents
The Vernon Wallace Larsen papers (1932-1997) contain his research for the book Utah Poets. This includes oral histories, interviews, examples of their work, and correspondence. The book was written to celebrate the Utah State Poetry Society's annual award for "Poet of the Year," and includes a biography of each winner. There are also interviews and original work with poets who did not win, but still contributed to the society.
Dates
- 1932-1997
Creator
- Larsen, Vernon Wallace, 1920-2003 (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 / Historical
Vernon Wallace Larsen (1920-2003), taught sociology at Brigham Young University, and was married to Margaret Larsen.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Vernon Wallace Larsen papers (1932-1997) contain his research for the book Utah Poets. This includes oral histories, interviews, examples of their work, and correspondence. The book was written to celebrate the Utah State Poetry Society's annual award for "Poet of the Year," and includes a biography of each winner. There are also interviews and original work with poets who did not win, but still contributed to the society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Margaret Larsen in 2006.
Processing Information
Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006.
Creator
- Larsen, Vernon Wallace, 1920-2003 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Vernon Wallace Larsen papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Elizabeth Rogers.
- Date
- 2007 (last modified: 2020)
- 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