Abstract

Professor Fred B. Millett taught at Wesleyan from 1937 until his retirement in 1958. He was director of the Honors college for 15 years and was named Olin Professor of English in 1952. This collection contains extensive correspondence, memorabilia and historical information.

Abstract The Honors College, housed in Russell House, was a program for distinguished students in the Wesleyan community. In addition to informal lectures by young men and women, the Honors College hosted a series of music concerts and poetry readings by distinguished, young American poets. The poetry series at the Honors College also came to include an opportunity for Wesleyan students to share their own work for an audience. The Connecticut Poetry Circuit is a non-profit organization that provides...