A.J. Seymour inducted into National Library’s Hall of Fame

A.J Seymour’s daughter, Joan Seymour (second from left) and others during the unveiling of the Portrait of A. J Seymour at the National Library, Main and Church Street. (GINA photo)

The National Library, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Wednesday evening launched its ‘Distinguished Lecture Series’ where one of Guyana’s literary icons, Arthur James Seymour was inducted into the Library’s Hall of Fame. The Government Information Agency said that the induction was part of events to  mark the 100th birth centenary of the late poet. A portrait was unveiled by Seymour’s daughter, Joan Seymour, while a plaque to inaugurate the Library’s Hall of Fame was also revealed by Chief Librarian (Ag), Emily King and writer, Petamber Persaud.

[from StabroekNews.com, 17 January 2014]