David H. K. Anderson papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IHRC202

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Finnish Americans

Poetry

Dates

1977-1991

Creator

Anderson, David H. K., 1929-1991 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Of Finnish American descent, Anderson was a poet, author of 'Lines in Snow' (1977). He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Minnesota. He later taught English at the secondary school and community college level in Detroit, Michigan.

Extent

1 linear inch

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers consist of a biographical sketch and family history, portrait, unpublished poems, manuscript copy of an essay on W.B Yeats, fellowship application, notes, a letter from Robert Hayden (Consultant in Poetry, Library of Congress), and a tape recording of Anderson reading from 'Lines in Snow' at the Library of Congress in 1978.