This collection documents the work of Irish poet Seamus Heaney a selection of his original correspondence and manuscripts. His correspondence contains both personal and professional letters, the bulk to Irish author Benedict Kiely. The manuscripts are drafts of poems, often several versions of a given work.

Materials include an audio cassette, correspondence, drawings, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and sculptures.

Collection is open for research. One audiocassette is not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest, if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.