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R. S. Gwynn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SWWC-046

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of annotated typescripts and page mock-ups for Gwynn’s three books of poetry, and one poem written for a wedding ceremony. Dates range from circa 1976-1994.

Dates

  • 1976-1994

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials from the Wittliff Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user assumes responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish, and abiding by U.S. copyright laws. https://www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu/research/visit/policies/publication.html

Biographical Notes

Robert Samuel Gwynn was born May 13, 1948, in Leaksville, North Carolina, and earned his Masters’ in Fine Arts from the University of Arkansas in 1973. He taught English at Southwest Texas State University from 1973-1976, and since then has taught at Lamar University, in Beaumont, Texas. He has published several books of poetry and contributed to many poetry anthologies and dictionaries of literary biography.

Extent

1 boxes

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Metadata Rights Declarations

  • The descriptive data created for this finding aid is licensed under the CC0 Creative Commons license and is free for use without restriction.

Abstract

This collection is comprised of annotated typescripts and page mock-ups for Gwynn’s three books of poetry, and one poem written for a wedding ceremony.

Physical Location

Materials may be stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use: https://www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu/research/makearesearchappointment.html.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of R.S. Gwynn, 1991.

Title
Guide to the R. S. Gwynn Papers
Author
Amanda Oates
Date
1999
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2010: Finding aid revised by Alan Schaefer.
  • 2021: Revised for ArchivesSpace by Susannah Broyles.

Repository Details

Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository

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