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Writers in the Library Posters

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0805

  • Staff Only

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 a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

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

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480