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Witter Bynner Papers

A description of his papers at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Bynner, Witter, 1881-1968.
Title: Witter Bynner Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1958-1963
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: American poet. Collection contains two short poems in manuscript form and one letter.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Harold Witter Bynner (1881-1968) was an American poet, writer and scholar. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was widely traveled and spent most of his life in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The home he shared there with long-time partner Robert Hunt became a gathering place for the creative and artistic elite; among their friends and guests were Clara Bow, D. H. Lawrence, Aldous Huxley, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Oppenheimer, Georgia O'Keef and many other notable names. The house today is a bed and breakfast called The Inn of the Turquoise Bear.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Witter Bynner Papers consist of three short poems in manuscript form and one letter. The poem entitled "Swinburne" is signed and inscribed by the author to John S. Mayfield.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Bynner, Witter, 1881-1968.

Subjects

Poets, American.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.
Manuscripts (document genre)

Occupations

Poets.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Witter Bynner Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Witter Bynner, 1963.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 13 Apr 2010
Revision history: 25 Sep 2015 - Swinburne poem, P-15-131 (MRC)

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Inventory

Writings
SC 435 Miscellaneous 1958, 1963, undated - 3 poems, 1 letter

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