Seumas O'Sullivan papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-2003-059

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1908 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Collection contains manuscripts of poems by O'Sullivan and multiple versions of a book of poems by William Starkey (his father), which O'Sullivan edited.

Creator

O'Sullivan, Seumas, 1879-1958 (Person)
Starkey, William (Poet) (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical Note

Irish poet and editor Seumas O'Sullivan was born James Sullivan Starkey. His literary career began around 1902 with the publication of several poems. He edited The Tower Press Booklets, and from 1923 to 1958 he edited The Dublin Magazine.

Source:

Murphy, William, and Bridget Hourican, "O'Sullivan, Seumas", Dictionary of Irish Biography, 2009. https://doi.org/10.3318/dib.007071.v1

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 container )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection contains manuscripts of poems by O'Sullivan and multiple versions of a book of poems by William Starkey (his father), which O'Sullivan edited.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time. Documentation with the material suggests it was purchased from Charles Seluzicki Fine and Rare Books, January 1982.

Separated Materials

Published works associated with this collection have been transferred within the Burns Library and can be found in the Boston College Library catalog.