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Erich S. Klossner Literary Papers, 1965-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Erich S. Klossner
- Title
- Erich S. Klossner Literary Papers
- Dates
- 1965-1985 (inclusive)19651985
- Quantity
- 1 container, (.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- Cage 707
- Summary
- The collection consists of poems written by Erich S. Klossner. The materials are mostly loose-leaf mimeographs or copies of single poems, but also include manuscripts for select works.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Erich Stephan Klossner was born in Herman, MO, to William C Klossner and Wilhelmina Modro, 1895. He moved with his family to Pullman in 1902 and attended Washington State College from 1914 to 1918, graduating with a B.A. in Modern Languages. After graduating Klossner worked in Pullman until 1962, first as a florist and later with the U.S. Postal Service.
Erich S. Klossner was married in 1920 to Alma Hinrichs, with whom he had two children, Gordon and Wendell. Klossner was an active member of the Pullman community for most of his life, and was a member of writers organizations and Toastmasters International. He died circa 1989. More information on Klossner and his life can be found in the WSU Centennial Oral History Project collection (Archives 202).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of poems written by Erich S. Klossner. The materials are mostly loose-leaf mimeographs or copies of single poems, but also include manuscripts for select works. Accompanying several of the poems are copies of newspaper clippings, certificates of awards, and other related items.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Awards (copies of certificates and writing) | 1965-1979 |
| 2 | Bibliographies | undated |
| 3 | Poems (typescripts and copies) | 1966, 1985, undated |
| 4 | "The Insatiable Quest" (manuscript, illustrated) | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Poets, American -- 20th century -- Archives.
- Poets, American -- Manuscripts.
Finding aid prepared by Jeff Zundel
2012
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
