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Sylvia Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1216
MS-1216

  • Staff Only

Description

The papers of Sylvia Clark contain correspondence, primarily with her nephew Herbert Faulkner West, photographs, poetry manuscripts, drawings, and clippings. Many of the items document Clark's association with Robert Frost, first as a neighbor of the poet in Derry, New Hampshire, and later as a colleague while teaching at Pinkerton Academy. Also included are a few letters, manuscripts, and drawings of Sylvia Clark's mother Mary Latham Clark, her brother-in-law E.E. Pettee, and Margaret Clark.

Dates

  • 1865 - 1961

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Sylvia Clark, neighbor and colleague of poet Robert Frost. Contains many letters to her nephew Herbert Faulkner West, some concerning Frost, as well as other correspondence about Frost, photographs, poetry manuscripts, and clippings. Also included are a few items of correspondence, drawings, and writings, of Clark's family.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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