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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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.

Source of Acquisition

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.

Biographical Note

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.

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Authors, American -- 20th century
• Poems

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Helen Crigger Poetry by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).