Vincent Godfrey Burns papers 4078566Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-08 20:28:21 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard2012-03-26Xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.2019-05-20EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Vincent Godfrey Burns papers Burns, Vincent Godfrey, 1893-1979 4078566 MS#0172 English /repositories/2/resources/4914 0.5 linear feet 1 box 1937-1969 This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, and printed material relating to Vincent Godfrey Burns, poet. Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

 Restrictions on Access

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

 Restrictions on Access

This collection has no restrictions.

 Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Vincent Godfrey Burns papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

 Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Burns, Vincent Godfrey. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

 Biographical sketch

Poet, author, lecturer. Vincent Godfrey Burns served as Poet Laureate of Maryland from 1962-1979.

 Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Vincent Godfrey Burns, 1969.

 Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/14/89.

 Scope and Content

Correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, and printed material.

 Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

 Poets laureate -- Maryland American literature -- 20th century Poems Poets, American Authors, American Series I: Vincent Godfrey Burns Papers/repositories/2/archival_objects/52086Correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, and printed material/repositories/2/archival_objects/520871