First Poems of American Poets records, 1969-1970
Collection context
- Creator:
- Appel, Allan and Gioseffi, Daniela
- Extent:
- 0.5 linear feet (1 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence and manuscripts of many authors who were asked to contribute to the proposed anthology, as well as letters from publishers to whom the project had been offered. Among the cataloged correspondents are: John Ashbery, W.H. Auden, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, David Ignatow, W.S. Merwin, Ron Padgett, and May Sarton.
- Biographical / historical:
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This was to be an anthology of very early poems by contemporary American authors edited by Allan Appel and Daniela Gioseffi. It was never published.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); First Poems of American Poets records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
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- Contact:
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