National Lanier Centennial Committee papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0308

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the correspondence of Elinor Pillsbury recruiting members of the National Lanier Centennial Committee, dating from 1939 through 1945. There are also some photographs of Lanier, and printed material about the celebration, which was held at Johns Hopkins University. There is also information on the New York University Hall of Fame to which the Committee worked to have Lanier elected.

Dates

Creation: 1939 - 1945

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.

This collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Historical note

The committee was formed in 1940 to celebrate the centenary of poet Sidney Lanier's birth, February 3, 1842. It was formed and chaired by Elinor Pillsbury (1898-1987), staff member of "The Journal," in Portland, Oregon.

Extent

0.38 Cubic Feet (1 letter size document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A committee was formed in 1940 to celebrate the centenary of poet Sidney Lanier's birth, February 3, 1842. The collection consists of the correspondence of Elinor Pillsbury recruiting members of the National Lanier Centennial Committee, dating from 1939 through 1945.