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Edward Doro (1908-1987) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 9/3/3
Abstract
This collection contains primary and secondary sources relating to Edward Doro, an American poet and the Curator of Rare Books at Northwestern from 1958-1962. It includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, press releases, books of poetry, and unbound scripts. It also contains photographs, negatives, posters, sheet music, a pencil sketch of Doro, and his diploma from Sussex College of Technology.
Dates:
1908-2013
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Reginald Gibbons (1947-) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 11/3/11/38
Abstract
Award winning poet, editor, and professor, Gibbons came to Northwestern University as editor of TriQuarterly, the international journal of new creative writing and essays, a position he held until 1997.The Reginald Gibbons Papers consist of biographical, correspondence, teaching, student, financial and publication files.
Dates:
1977-2003
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Angela Jackson (1951- ) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 31/6/193
Abstract
Angela Jackson (1951- ), a member of Northwestern University's class of 1977, is a poet, novelist, playwright, and biographer. Her papers span the years 1966-2018 in 39 boxes and 5.86 gigabytes; they contain biographical materials, correspondence, manuscripts, teaching material, and publications in physical and born-digital formats.
Dates:
1966 - 2018
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Wilbur Dick Nesbit (1871-1927) Papers, 1896-1948
Collection
Identifier: MS53
Abstract
Wilbur Dick Nesbit was a midwestern American poet, newspaper columnist, humorist, toast master and advertising pioneer. His papers contain biographical material, correspondence, literary works, and photographs.
Dates:
1896-1948
Lew Sarett (1888-1954) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/9
Abstract
Lew R. Sarett was a professor of English and public speaking at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. The Lew Sarett Papers illuminate Sarett's personality and methods as a successful and popular teacher and poet. The Papers also shed light on a time period in American history when themes of respect for nature and for Native Americans found a receptive audience among poetry lovers and lecture audiences. The Papers are arranged in six general categories: Biographical Materials...
Dates:
1902-1978
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Marguerite Wilkinson Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS191
Abstract
Marguerite Ogden Wilkinson (1883-1928) began writing poetry when she attended Northwestern University. She published several volumes of poetry while working as an editor and poetry reviewer for the Los Angeles Graphic, Books and Authors, The New York Times Book Review, and Poetry magazine. She lectured on modern poetry at schools, library associations, and women’s clubs. She left her library, with accompanying correspondence from...
Dates:
1912 - 1928
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