Ned O'Gorman, 1973 - 1974
Scope and Contents
A collection of materials related to American poet Ned O’Gorman. The bulk of the collection revolves around a trip O’Gorman took to China in 1973 and 1974: a disbound travel journal with disorganized notes and thoughts, and a series of 92 Kodakchrome and Ektachrome slides, 110 size, some in 2x2 mounts and some without. The slides indicate they were processed in 1974. Three additional slides in cardboard mounts processed in 1977 and 1982 are also included, but what relation they may have to the China slides is unknown. The collection also includes a number of items sent to Scheetz by O’Gorman himself: a typed manuscript of “Some Riffs on the Carnal Embrace” inscribed to Scheetz, and 4 cards or invitations to events. Finally, a program from O’Gorman’s March 2014 funeral is also included. A curatorial file containing further papers and ephemera is present.
Dates
- 1973 - 1974
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
Edward Charles “Ned” O’Gorman (1929-2014) was an American poet and educator. He published six books of poetry, five of prose, and numerous magazine pieces.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu