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Donna Gerstenberger papers, 1949-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gerstenberger, Donna Lorine
Title
Donna Gerstenberger papers
Dates
1949-2012 (inclusive)
1949-1980 (bulk)
Quantity
0.19 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
6487 (Accession No. 6487-001)
Summary
Poetry and other materials by a University of Washington Professor of English
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Donna Gerstenberger was a University of Washington Professor of English from 1960 to 1994, serving as the Department Chair from 1976 to 1982. She was the first woman in the Department of English to be promoted to Full Professor, teaching courses on women and literature. She also served as the Chair of the Faculty Senate and Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences. Beyond her academic career, Gerstenberger co-founded and was the first editor for The Seattle Review .

[Source: UW English Department. (2012). "In Memoriam: Donna Gerstenberger." https://depts.washington.edu/engl/newsletter/2012-2/gerstenberger.php]

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Content Description

Gerstenberger's poetry and written works, correspondence, course materials, and obituary.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Frances McCue, 2018-07-01

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. University Archives
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