Description
This collection is the research
material collected by Roger Burford-Mason for his book, Roy Vernon Sowers : a life in rare
books (1997).
Background
Roy Vernon Sowers was born in Brantford, Ontario on August 7th, 1897. He spent most of his
youth in the nearby town of London, Ontario, where he had a variety of odd jobs. Sowers
attended the University of Toronto and graduated in 1921 before attending St. John's College
at Oxford. Limited finances caused him to leave Oxford and travel to Germany before
returning to Ontario.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet
1 box
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA. All
requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to
the Clark Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the William Andrews
Clark Memorial Library, UCLA as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
Collection is open for research.