Collection: Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated - Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections Search Results

Start Over Collection Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated

Abstract Or Scope: Bound collection of loose poems that includes the manuscripts for "Sometimes Fish, Sometimes" and "Hard, Cold Landscapes" (1973-1974). Additionally, this bound manuscript includes loose poems and the work "Hand to Mouth" which we believe was completed in 1974. Poems included: i. "Lunar Rape" (page 3), "Brain" (page 4), "Vernal Equinox" (page 5), "Houseboat" (page 6), "Hershey Smiles" (page 7), "The Opening" (page 9), "Pin Points" (page 10), "On the Unicorn Whale" (page 11), "Three Years in the City" (page 12), "Insomnia" (page 14), "Poems to a Small and Delicate Junkie" (page 15), "Waiting" (page 16), "The Park" (page 18), "Manhattan" (page 19), "Next Door (page 20), "In Defence of Sheep" (page 21), "For the Women" (page 22), "Path" (page 23), "Poem We Will Both Write" (page 24), "Fate" (page 27). This collection of poems is signed Frances Whyatt.

Abstract Or Scope: Contains poems written on loose paper, some with handwritten edits. Original foldering included "journals" but no indication of journals in the contents.

Abstract Or Scope: Bound leather book containing manuscript and drafts for Lost Love and American Gypsy poetry collections. The cover of the book also refers (in Whyatt's handwriting) to another title "The Love of 2nd Avenue" which may have been changed to Lost Love at a later date. Works signed by Frances Whyatt.

Abstract Or Scope: Poetry (Sub-Series 2.1) includes loose pages of drafts of poetry written by Whyatt. The bulk of these drafts were written in the early 1970s, with some individual poems dating as early as the 1960s and as late as the 1990s. Whyatt's poetry was frequently submitted to literary magazines and journals, and the drafts of early submissions can be found in this sub-series along with drafts for poetry that was later published in collections such as American Gypsy or used in manuscripts for other poetry collections such as Lost Love. Other assorted poetry drafts can be found in Series I, when submitted to friends or editors as correspondence. Some poems include handwritten edits, and are bound in books with alternative names for future, potential collections. Whyatt seems to have exclusively used the name Frances Whyatt as the signature for her poetry works.

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence, reviews and administrative papers about American Made, correspondence about The World Who's Who of Women, more poems, notes, letters, and administrative files from Poetry in the Schools Program, personal correspondence.

Abstract Or Scope: Many drafts in a bound leather book, with some edits handwritten onto individual poems. Poetry drafts beginning in 1975 include "Marriage poems" and "erotic (Cole)" (titled by Whyatt on outer cover of book). Book also includes early drafts of Lost Love written around 1981. Signed by Frances Whyatt.

Abstract Or Scope: Collection of different poems, including loose drafts and possible scenes from a play. Includes handwritten edits.

Abstract Or Scope: Vinyl sleeve holding pages of different poems and drafts, some with titles and edits.

Abstract Or Scope: Books include: American Made (2 copies copyright 1974 and 1975 on both copies), A Real Man (1 copy copyright 1990), American Gypsy (2 copies copyright 1982 on both copies). A Real Man book contains a signed copy addressed to Al Lana on the title page, a male friend described as "a real man".

Abstract Or Scope: Handwritten and typed recipes for various baked goods, with accompanying notes from Whyatt.

Search