Helen Crigger Poetry

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Helen Crigger Poetry, circa 1990s, Ms2025-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Crigger, Helen
Abstract:
The collection comprises three poems, "Irish Blessings", "November", and "September's Song" by Helen Crigger.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Helen Crigger Poetry, circa 1990s, Ms2025-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises three poems, "Irish Blessings", "November", and "September's Song" by Helen Crigger. "Irish Blessings" is about wishing someone a good life and hoping they are remembered in death. "November" and "September's Song" are both about the weather in their title month. The three poems are computer printouts with stickers and other decorations.

Biographical / historical:

There are several people named Helen Crigger in the United States. Three potential creators are Helen L. "Dot" Crigger (1925-2004) of the Wytheville, Virginia; Helen I. Crigger (1934-2014) of Rogersville, Tennessee; and Helen G. Crigger (1916-2004) of Bristol, Tennessee.

Sources:

"Helen Doris 'Dot' Lambert Crigger", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9731912/helen-doris-crigger, accessioned January 29, 2025.

"Helen Irene Gulley Crigger", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140520190/helen-irene-crigger, accessioned January 29, 2025.

"Helen Glover Crigger Branca", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/258886611/helen-crigger_branca, accessioned January 29, 2025.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collection and University Archives in 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Helen Crigger Poetry was completed in January 2025.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Authors, American -- 20th century
Poems