Guide to the Percival R. Roberts papers
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2010
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Percival R. Roberts papers |
| Date range: |
1950-1984 |
| Creator: |
Roberts, Percival R. (Percival Rudolph), 1935- |
| Extent: |
2 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
This collection is an assortment of materials from the Delaware-native poet, Percival R. Roberts, III (1935-1984). These materials include clippings from his weekly poetry column in the "Normal News," various drafts of works he has written as well as works from other poets, on which he has provided notes, correspondence, and reviews. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Ms. 2010.019 |
Scope & content
These materials include clippings from his weekly poetry column in the "Normal News," various drafts of works he has written as well as works from other poets, on which he has provided notes, correspondence and reviews.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The folders are arranged in alphabetical order by subject.
Biographical note
Born in the 1935 in Delaware, Roberts attained his bachelor's and master's degree at the University of Delaware and he attained his doctorate at Illinois State. Delaware's ninth poet laureate, Roberts wrote seven books of poetry and many articles on aesthetics and art education. He became the chairman of the Art department of Bloomsburg State College in 1968. He succumbed to cancer in 1984 at the age of 48.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Percival R. Roberts papers, Ms. 2010.019, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
Acquisition information unavailable (A2010-009) |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam
2010 May 13 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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American Poets Fellowship Society
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Andrews, John Williams, "Tripytch for the Atomic Age"
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Angels, The
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Armstrong, Etheree, "The Willow Green of Spring"
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Arts Exhibits at La Salle College
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| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Bitterroot
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| Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Bitterroot Stationary Thank You Later
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| Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Bitterroot, Volume XVII, Numbers 65, 66
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| Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Boyce, Monica "Gurgling Fountains," correspondence
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| Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Boyd, Sue Abbott, "The Sample Stage," additional information
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Brinkley, Frances T., "Etchings Across the Moon," additional notes
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| Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Brooks, Elmer L. "In Lieu of Wit"
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| Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Cheney, L. Stanley, "Nijo Castle"
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| Box 1, Folder 15 |
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First Flight
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Focus on Poetry (1 of 3)
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Focus on Poetry (2 of 3)
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Focus on Poetry (3 of 3)
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Focus on Poetry Materials
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| Box 1, Folder 20 |
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Gallery 76
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| Box 1, Folder 21 |
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Gamma Phi Circus
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Grande Ronde Review, The
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| Box 1, Folder 24 |
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HAIKU (II)
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"Hexagram" with several pieces of correspondence
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Holland, Barbara A., "A Game of Scraps"
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HV Quarterly
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Imprints Quality
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In Memoriam
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Manifold
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Miscellaneous Clippings
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Miscellaneous Correspondence
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| Box 1, Folder 33 |
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Morning In the Sun
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| Box 1, Folder 34 |
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New Poets Series, The
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| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Normal News (1 of 2)
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Normal News (2 of 2)
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Normal News (Miscellaneous Materials)
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Normal Publishing Company
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Nusbaum, Willene H., Book Review
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Palimpsest
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| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Patrick Kananagh Anthology
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Pearlman, Jess, "Looking-Glass"
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Poetry Society of Texas
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Promethean Lamp, The
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Quadrangle, The
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| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Sanchez, Sonia, "We A BaddDDD People"
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| Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Short Homage to L.F.
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South of West, Inc.
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| Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Swaney, George, Jr. "Blindfolds in the Dark."
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Temple Press Tournament (1951)
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Temple Press Tournament (1952)
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Ten Anglo-Welsh Poets
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Tomikel, John, "Songs of a Primative Man"
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Tomikel, John, "Where Sleeps My Love"
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Vidette, The
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| Box 2, Folder 22 |
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Voices International
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W-HOLLOW Market
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Warkmeister, Carolyn E., "Broken Threads"
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| Box 2, Folder 25 |
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Zen in Ryoko-In, Basic Review
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