Cecil H. Hemley papers
Scope and Content
The Cecil H. Hemley (CHH) papers span from 1920s to the 1960s and contain records CHH collected that document his working life as a writer. The collection is organized into four series: 1. General; 2. Audio; 3. Publications; and 4. Writings.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1969
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Cecil H. Hemley
Cecil H. Hemley was a poet, novelist, playwright, editor, and translator of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work. His work history includes the first director of the Ohio University Press, president of the Poetry Society of America and founder and co-director of publishing company the Noonday Press.
Extent
4.5 cubic feet (10 Hollinger boxes, 1 flat box)
Abstract
The Cecil H. Hemley (CHH) papers span from the 1920s to the 1960s and contain records CHH collected that document his working life as a writer.
Statement of Arrangement
Arranged into four series:1. General; 2. Audio; 3. Publications; and 4. Writings.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Hemley, Cecil (Person)
- Ohio University. Press (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Cecil H. Hemley papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
