Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Palmer, Herbert E. (Herbert Edward), 1880-1961
- Abstract:
- The Palmer, H.E. mss., 1931-1957, are letters and inscriptions of Herbert Edward Palmer, 1880-1961, an English poet, which were removed from printed works in the Book Collection of the Lilly Library.
- Extent:
- 1 folio
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Palmer, H.E. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Herbert Edward Palmer, 1880-1961, was an English poet, journalist, and literary critic. He was born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire and educated at Woodhouse Grove School, Birmingham University, and Bonn University. He worked for the Workers Educational Association before becoming a full-time writer. He was the mentor of British writer and poet John Gawsworth. Palmer's notable works include The Armed Muse (1930, Hogarth Press), The Judgement of François Villon: A Pageant Episode in Five Acts (1927), and Songs of Salvation, Sin, and Satire (1925, Hogarth Press).
- Scope and Content:
The Palmer, H.E. mss., 1931-1957, are letters and inscriptions of Herbert Edward Palmer, 1880-1961, an English poet, which were removed from printed works in the Book Collection of the Lilly Library.
- Acquisition information:
- Removed from multiple books. 1974.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Folio
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Palmer, H.E. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu