April is National Poetry Month, and what would be a better time of year to read some poems than when the sun is finally shining? The Special Collections and Archives of the Furman Library houses the SC Poetry Archives, a unique collection of published works, manuscripts, and ephemeral materials from over one hundred authors. The collection highlights 20th and 21st century poets connected to South Carolina by birth, employment, residence, or subject matter.
The Archives includes works of all South Carolina poets laureate, literary fellows selected by the South Carolina Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, Pushcart Prize winners, South Carolina Fiction Prize winners, Piccolo Spoleto Fiction prize winners, and recipients of many other significant awards.
Because this collection is in the Reading Room, you may browse it without making an appointment. Special Collections and Archives is open Tuesday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Poetry from this collection must be read in the Reading Room, but there are comfortable chairs and a rooftop view.
You may peruse more information on the archives as well as a listing of poets and volumes on the SC Poetry Archives website.