Mel Belin papers
Collection Scope and Content
This collection consists of three manuscripts. Two are poetry and one is a novel in verse. All are written by Mel Belin.
Dates
- undated
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Requests for reproductions must be approved in writing by the Donor.
Historical or Biographical Note
Mel Belin is a Washington area writer. His first book of poetry poetry, titled Flesh That Was Chrysalis, is published by The Word Works, Inc., in their Capital Collection, which features outstanding writers in the Washington, D.C. area. Mr. Belin was winner of Potomac Review's third annual poetry competition and a runner-up in Antietam Review's annual competition. His work has appeared nationwide in magazines and journals, including Midstream, Poet Lore, Connecticut River Review, Phoebe, The Cape Rock, Jewish Spectator, and numerous others. He is an attorney and poet who resides in Arlington, Virginia, and works in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in coal country in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, he studied at Dartmouth College, where he graduated with a B.A. in Psychology, and George Washington University, where he received a J.D. in Law.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection includes poetry and a novel in verse written by Mel Belin.
Collection Organization
This collection is not divided into series.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mel Belin.
- Aztecs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Belin, Mel
- Cortés, Hernan
- Novels in verse Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- South America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Mel Belin papers, 1988-2008
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2008
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
