Washington Poets Association records, 2001-2007 PDF

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington Poets Association
Title: Washington Poets Association records
Dates: 2001-2007 (inclusive)
20012007
Quantity: .18 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number: 6000 (Accession No. 6000-001)
Summary: Documents relating to the establishment of Poet Laureate for Washington state including, news-clippings, correspondence, newsletters and memos, and autographed event posters for James Bertolino and Elizabeth Austen. From 1971-2013, the Association has supported poetry across the state, organizing and sponsoring poetry events and publishing an annual journal titled "Cascade"
Repository: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 206-543-1929
Fax: 206-543-1931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access.
Languages: English

Overview of the Collection
Biographical Note
Content Description
Use of the Collection
- Restrictions on Use
Administrative Information
- Acquisition Information
Detailed Description of the Collection
Names and Subjects

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The Washington Poets Association existed to support poetry across the state through the organization and sponsorship of poetry events, contests, and the publication of its annual poetry journal Cascade. Established in 1971, the association was dissolved in 2013, after 42 years of existence.

- Adapted from the Washington Poets Association Facebook page

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Documents relating to the establishment of Poet Laureate for Washington state including, news-clippings, correspondence, newsletters and memos, and autographed event posters for James Bertolino and Elizabeth Austen.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/1	News-clippings	2001-2003
1/2	Newsletters and Memos	2001-2006
1/3	Correspondence	2002-2004
1/4	Posters for James Bertolino and Eliabeth Austen	2005-2007

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms :
Poetry
Poets, American--Washington (State)

Personal Names :
Austen, Elizabeth--Posters
Bertolino, James, 1942---Posters

Corporate Names :
Washington Poets Association--Archives

Form or Genre Terms :
Business correspondence
Newsletters

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms :
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

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