Abstract

"The main criterion for the selection of articles and poems has been 'a personal and sensitive recording of emotion, observation, reflection, thought, or confrontation." (Dedication, v.1). The Iris was founded on November 4, 1971, to commemorate the 200th birthday anniversary of James Montgomery (1771-1854), the British journalist and poet who edited "The Sheffield Irish" for 31 years, and to perpetuate the memory of his humanitarian principles.

Scope and Contents This collection primarily contains James McGowan’s original notes, draft manuscripts, copies, published commentaries, and correspondence regarding his work as a translator, poet, scholarly writer, and teacher. The strength of the collection is in the interplay of a poet’s writing and publishing. All available papers of Anne Weston McGowan are also included. The McGowan collection is organized into the following series: 1. Pre-professional writing, 1957 –...

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of Bray’s notes, early manuscripts, lectures, campus and public presentations, plays and other creative works, and correspondence.

This collection is organized into the following series:

1. Published Works

2. Presentations & Exhibits

3. Plays & Other Creative Works

4. Correspondence

5. Audio/Visual Materials