Manuscript Collection

George Hammond Sullivan Collection - Accession 654 - M296 (347)

George Hammond Sullivan Collection - Accession 654 - M296 (347)

Files

Identifier

Accession 654 - M296 (347)

Inclusive Dates

1933-1944

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

3 bound Volumes

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The George Hammond Sullivan Collection consists of three bound volumes of his poetry including Some Expressions in Verse and Prose (1936) and Miscellaneous Expressions (1944) both published privately and an unpublished compilation of poetry composed from 1933-1944 by George Hammond Sullivan (1859-1956) titled “Miscellaneous Verses.” George Hammond Sullivan was the son of Mary Mildred Sullivan (1836-1933) and Algernon Sydney Sullivan (1826-1887). Mary and Algernon were well-known for their philanthropy and in 1934, George created a foundation in his parents name to honor their legacies at in over fifty higher education institutions, including Winthrop University, Mary Mildred Sullivan Awards and Algernon Sydney Sullivan awards are handed out to graduating senior who partake in unselfish service an demonstrate an altruistic character.

Provenance

unknown

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

George Hammond Sullivan Collection - Accession 654 - M296 (347)

LC Subject Headings

Sullivan, George H. (George Hammond), 1859-1956; Poetry

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