Robert Frost at Stanford collection, 1936-1958

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Summary

Abstract:
Ephemera documenting Robert Frost, his work and visits to Stanford.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Robert Frost at Stanford Collection (SC1229). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The materials consist of collected ephemera documenting Robert Frost, his work and visits to Stanford. The collector, a resident of the San Francisco Bay area, was a devotee of the author and correspondened with Frost and at least two of his bibliographers over a period of 10 or more years

Biographical / historical:

Born in San Francisco on March 26, 1874, Robert Frost was an esteemed American poet, born to journalist William Prescott Frost Jr. and Isabelle Moodie. His literary journey commenced with publication in England before finding its way to the United States. Renowned for his authentic portrayals of rural existence and his mastery of American vernacular, Frost's literary canvas often depicted the landscapes of early 20th-century New England, serving as a lens through which he explored intricate social and philosophical matters. Recognized with multiple accolades during his lifetime, Frost remains the sole poet to have secured four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. In 1960, he was granted the Congressional Gold Medal for his poetic contributions. Honored further, Frost was designated the poet laureate of Vermont on July 22, 1961. Tragically, he passed away in Boston on January 29, 1963, due to complications arising from prostate surgery.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2014.
Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94305-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Robert Frost at Stanford Collection (SC1229). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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