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Wendell Berry papers, 1976-1980

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Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey

Title

Wendell Berry papers

Date

1976-1980

Repository

University of Kentucky Special Collections

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by format.

Location note

Housed with multiple collections.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

2012MS191: [identification of item], Wendell Berry papers, 1976-1980, University of Kentucky Special Collections.

Extent

0.1 Cubic feet

1 box

Biography/History

Wendell Berry (b. 1934) is a Kentucky born writer, poet, essayist, and activist whose works focus on the theme of harmony with nature. Berry received both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Kentucky and later taught creative writing at his alma mater (1964-1977; 1987-1992). His major works include Nathan Coulter: A Novel, Recollected Essays, 1965-1980, and The Broken Ground.

Wendell Berry. Poetry Foundation. Poetry Foundation. n.d. Web. 21 November 2011.

Scope and Content

The Wendell Berry papers consist of his correspondence and two poems. The correspondence contains two letters to Wendell Berry from the editors of a poetry magazine from the Catholic Worker Movement and two letters from Berry in return. The poems include A thought of David Ignatow and We Who Prayed and Wept.

Subjects

  • H.E. Turlington Books.
  • Port Royal (Ky.)
  • Authors, American--Kentucky.
  • Authors--Correspondence.
  • Poetry.
  • Poets, American--Kentucky.

Collection Inventory

Correspondence, 1976-1980
[Box: 1, Folder: 11]
Poems, undated
[Box: 1, Folder: 12]