Writers in the Library Posters
The posters in this collection are not representative of the entire program of Writers in the Library events. Posters are organized sequentially, and each folder is representative of the scheduled events within each UT academic year. Included are mixed instances of Writers in the Library events which include poetry readings, concerts, open mic events, and publishing events.
Dates
- 1990-2018
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
This Collection is comprised of various posters from Writers in the Library, a long-running reading series that showcases the work of novelists, poets, and other authors. The University of Tennessee Libraries and UT’s Creative Writing Program in association with the John C. Hodges Better English Fund sponsor several readings each semester in the Hodges Library auditorium.
Biographical/Historical Note
Writers in the Library has organized literary events on University of Tennessee Campus since 1998. Writers in the Library has a devoted following, particularly among aspiring young writers. It’s their chance to interact with renowned authors and display their own talent. The final event of each academic year features readings by student winners of the John C. Hodges Graduate Writing Prizes in fiction and poetry.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository