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Elizabeth Bishop correspondence and book of poetry , 1947-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dawson, Carley, 1909-2005; Bishop, Elizabeth, 1911-1979
- Title
- Elizabeth Bishop correspondence and book of poetry
- Dates
- 1947-1950 (inclusive)19471950
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet, (1 containers) : 2 folders
- Collection Number
- A 214
- Summary
- Elizabeth Bishop was a poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1956 for her collection of poems titled Poems: North and South: A Cold Spring. The collection (1947-1950) contains original and typed transcripts of letters from Bishop to Carley Dawson, a book of poetry by Bishop, and a poem by Carley Dawson.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Elizabeth Bishop was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and graduated from Vassar College.
During 1949 to 1950, Bishop was a consultant in poetry at the Library of Congress. Bishop was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1956 for her collection of poems titled, Poems: North and South: A Cold Spring.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence (1947-1950) includes hand-written and typed letters to Carley Dawson from Elizabeth Bishop that refer to poets, poetry, and personal problems. Bishop also seemed to have written drafts of Dawson's writings, gives comments and advice in her letters. Also included in the correspondence is a hand-written poem by Dawson.
There are also transcribed letters from Bishop to Dawson, and from other people about Bishop, contained in a notebook. One of the letters refers to a time Bishop stayed at Dawson's house while Dawson was away.
The collection includes a book of poetry by Bishop that is inscribed to Dawson.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American poetry--20th century
- American poetry--Women authors
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Poetry--Authorship
- Poets, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Women authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Women poets, American--20th century--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Bishop, Elizabeth, 1911-1979
- Dawson, Carley, 1909-2005
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Poetry
