The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Program
Abstract
The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence program invites distinguished writers to Baruch College each semester. This collection contains printed materials related to events held by the program as well as photographs of alumnus Dr. Sidney Harman (’39)
Dates
- Creation: 2000 - 2010
Biographical / Historical
Founded in the fall of 1998 by Professor Rosalyn Bernstein, the Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence program invites distinguished writers to Baruch College each semester. These writers have included poets, playwrights, novelists, journalists and essayists. Entrepreneur and Baruch College alumnus Sidney Harman (’39) (1918-2011) funded the program, which offers workshops, classes and conferences with the visiting writers. The Harman program hosts guest readings and a weeklong residency. Additionally the program sponsors creative writing competitions and literary internships for students.
Extent
.2 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by format then in chronological order when applicable.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Program
- Author
- Sarah Rappo
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Baruch College Archives, William and Anita Newman Library Repository
Digital Initiatives Librarian, Baruch College
1 Bernard Baruch Way
New York NY 10010 USA
jessica.wagnerwebster@baruch.cuny.edu
