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Herman A. Heydt Poetry and Publication Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0002

Abstract

The bulk of this collection is comprised of Herman A. Heydt's later poetic works. His poetry often focuses on themes of nature, humanity's interaction with nature, historical figures, and spirituality

Dates

  • 1930-1940

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice.

Conditions Governing Use

The nature of the University Archives and Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Carnagie-Vincent Library claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Lincoln Memorial University assumes no responsibility.

Biographical / Historical

Born in New York City in 1868, Herman August Heydt took on many roles during his life. As an academic Heydt, continued to pursue his education throughout his life attaining numerous educational degrees and honors. He attended the College of the City of New York earning his Bachelor of Arts and graduating suma cum laude. He earned his Bachelor of Law degree from Columbia University. He went on to attend classes at St. Francis Xavier College earning his Bachelor of Philosophy degree. A Masters and Doctorate from Fordham University soon followed. In 1904 he was appointed as Law Lecturer at New York University. Additional educational honors include a Doctorate of Letters, Doctorate of Law, and a Doctorate of Science of Law. Heydt maintained a life-long interest in Abraham Lincoln, received a diploma of honor and merit from Lincoln Memorial University, and served as a member of the Board of Trustees for LMU.

Heydt was a prolific lecturer, author, and poet. Much of his early poetry was published in book format in 1933.

He passed away in 1941 at the age of 73.

Extent

1 Legal-sized Hollinger Box (0.4 linear feet)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The Herman A. Heydt Poetry and Publication Collection is comprised of two series. In series one, individual poems are arranged in alphabetical order according to the title of each individual poem. In series two, a single folder contains information about Herman A. Heydt's thesis on "Chaucer, the Realist" and its' donation.

Processing Information

The majority of this collection was originally located in the Board of Directors / Trustees Collection, however it was decided to create a new collection due to the rich cultural and literary content of Heydt's work. Herman A. Heydt's thesis on "Chaucer, the Realist" and the binder providing information into the provenance of this publication were donated by Ellen O'Neill-Stephens, grand-daughter of James O'Neill whom Heydt had dedicated this thesis to.

Title
Herman A. Heydt Poetry and Publication Collection
Author
Processed by Travis Souther 2016 April. Accretion added by Rachel Motes 2020 November. Finding Aid uploaded and edited by Olivia Coyne (2025)
Date
Processed 2016. Accretion 2020 Nov. Uploaded and Edited 2025
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Lincoln Memorial Univesity
Carnegie-Vincent Library
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate Tennessee 37752 United States