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Apr. 14, 1939 Atlanta, Georgia To: Gilbert Govan From: Anderson M. Scruggs

 Item — Box: MS-053 001, Folder: 34

Scope and Contents note

Mentions that he received a delightful letter from Mr. Campbell who seems enthusiastic about “Glory of Earth.” States it was thoughtful of Govan to talk to Mr. Latham about Scruggs’ new MS. They can’t expect much from Macmillian because they declined to publish “Design out of Dust” a year and a half ago. States that Miss Cole may have disapproved of MS. Mentions previous difficulty in publishing poems in individual magazines. Mentions that publishers are wary about publishing poetry and prefer novels. Scruggs encloses a peom published in Harper’s. States that current MS is better than “Glory of Earth.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1973

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

This collection contains materials in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical note

Anderson M. Scruggs (1897-1955) was a Georgia dentist, educator, and poet. Some of his most noted works include “Glory of earth,” “Ritual for myself,” and “I hear them in the dawn.”

Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Collection Area Details

Part of the Manuscripts Collection Area

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