Subject
Literature--Authors
Literature--Authors
Finding Aid
Collection Title
Elizabeth Bishop Estate and Posthumous Events Collection
Abstract
The Elizabeth Bishop Estate and Posthumous Events Collection consists of materials pertaining to the literary estate of Elizabeth Bishop, managed by Alice Methfessel after the poet's death in 1979. The collection also includes ephemera and realia from various events celebrating Elizabeth Bishop since her death. Included are, pamphlets, posters, flyers, clippings, video and audio recordings, and files of general information.
Finding Aid
Guide to the Elizabeth Bishop Papers, circa 1880-2023 (bulk 1929-1979)
Collection Title
Elizabeth Bishop Papers
Creator
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, notebooks, manuscripts and drafts, memorabilia, artwork, publications, and photographs relating to Bishop's personal and professional life. Also, letters, minutes, contracts, and financial records from her teaching and publishing activities, 1943-1979; manuscripts, typescripts, drafts, revisions, and fragments of her poetry and prose writings, 1929-1979; Vassar student notebooks, travel diaries, notes from her 17-year residence in Brazil, and family information, 1931-1977; manuscripts, typescripts, articles, essays, and poetry by or about other writers, especially Robert Lowell, 1925-1979; and printed poetry, prose, reviews, and articles by or about Bishop.
Finding Aid
Guide to the Iannucci Modern American Literature Manuscript Collection, approximately 1934-1999
Collection Title
Iannucci Modern American Literature Manuscript Collection
Creator
Abstract
Manuscript material accompanying the Iannucci Modern American Literature Book Collection.
Finding Aid
Guide to the Sondra Spatt Olsen Papers, 1940-2013
Collection Title
Sondra Spatt Olsen Papers
Creator
Abstract
The papers of Sondra Spatt Olsen range from 1940-2013 and include business records, correspondence, journals, notebooks, manuscripts, typescripts, clippings and ephemera. The majority of manuscripts and typescripts include notations by the author, her peers, editors and publishers. Personal and professional files document the author’s management of her writing career spanning over six decades.