Record ID:
87978
Accession number:
MA 8564
Credit:
The Carter Burden Collection of American Literature.
Description:
1 item (2 p.) ; 28 cm
Notes:
Enclosed with a letter to Merwin, dated 23 April 1968 (MA 8565.7).
Previously described as a mimeograph, but this transcript of the speech is apparently a photocopy.
Summary:
A copy of Robert Bly's National Book Award for Poetry acceptance speech, given on 6 March 1968, in which he speaks against the Vietnam War. Inscribed "For Bill - next time I'll help you! Robert."
Provenance:
Carter Burden.
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