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Myrtle G. Doane Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0142

Scope and Contents

Collection of correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, and publications in which Mrs. Doane's poems appear.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-1977
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1962-1972

Creator

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.

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

Contact:
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