Papers of the School of Poets, mostly comprising poems written by members but also including some earlier administrative, promotional and miscellaneous papers.
Scope and Contents
The School of Poets was founded in 1981 by Tessa Ransford to provide a meeting place for poets, new or experienced, to encourage them to learn from each other. The School meets monthly (excluding August and December) in the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh.
Dates
- Creation: 1983-2015.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.09 Linear metres (5 files)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Papers of the School`s meetings are arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This accession includes papers (Acc.13703/1-2) deposited for evaluation in 2014, but not formally accessioned until 2016.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 2014 and 2016, by the School of Poets, Edinburgh.7 March 2016
Appraisal
Everything is retained.
Subject
- School of Poets, 1981-, Edinburgh (Organization)
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 07 03 2016
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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