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Hyatt Writing - Poetry Collections (Afterglow-Soundings)

 File — Box: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes the journals and diaries of Mertie Clark Hyatt and Jesse Hyatt (Willard Hyatt’s mother and father) from 1909-1958 and letters from 1890s-1940s. The bulk of the collection is made up of journals/diaries, photo albums and various documents created by Willard Hyatt from 1922-1970s. Includes published and unpublished poetry, essays referring to homosexuality and spirituality; often in combination, correspondence, financial papers, scrapbooks, photographs and awards.

Dates

  • 1927-1980s

Conditions Governing Access

No donor restrictions. Standard restrictions apply (see G/H “Confidentiality Agreement” for archives use).

Extent

From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gerber/Hart Archives Repository

Contact:
6500 N Clark St 2nd Fl
Chicago Illinois 60626
(773) 381-8030