Myrtle G. Doane Papers
Scope and Contents
Collection of correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, and publications in which Mrs. Doane's poems appear.
Dates
- 1951-1977
- Majority of material found within 1962-1972
Creator
- Doane, Myrtle G., 1914- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the library.
Biographical Note
Born in Lynn, Mass., graduated from Lynn English High School, Brownfield, Maine. Lived in Brownfield, Maine. A newspaper columnist and poet, belonged to the National League of American Pen Women. She was recognized by the National Freedoms Foundation with the Washington Medal five times. Was also a teacher. Author of the poem, "I Am An American."
Extent
2 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, and publications in which Mrs. Doane's poems appear.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Myrtle Doane between 1968 and 1977.
- Clippings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Manuscripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Pamphlets Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Poetry Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Poets, American -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Myrtle G. Doane Papers
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
