Padraic Colum, 1937

File — Box: 12

Scope and Contents

A small collection of materials related to Irish poet Padraic Colum. Three typed and signed letters, and two telegrams addressed to the architectural historian Anthony Garvan (1917-1992). One spiral-bound notebook containing chapter five of an unknown manuscript. All materials dated 1937, with the exception of one letter. A printed slip of paper included with the materials indicates they were once part of Garvan’s own archive.

Dates

1937

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Biographical / Historical

Padriac Colum (1881-1972) was an Irish poet, playwright, novelist, biographer, and folklorist most well-known for his collections of myths and legends for children, and as a leading figure in the Irish Literary Revival.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Latin

From the Collection: French

From the Collection: Italian

From the Collection: Welsh

From the Collection: Danish

From the Collection: Swedish

From the Collection: Spanish

From the Collection: German

From the Collection: Norwegian

From the Collection: Persian

From the Collection: Japanese

From the Collection: Russian

From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Additional Description

Related Materials

Collections of Colum's papers and other materials are held by Binghamton University, the University of Delaware, Dublin City University, the Harry Ransom Center, the New York Public Library, the University of Pennsylvania, and Syracuse University.