American poetry -- 20th century.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Anna Whitcomb Papers
One box of 11 folders and 1 scrapbook. Poems, snapshots, travel diary of trip to Alaska in 1936.
Collection on Charles H. Foster
The Charles H. Foster Collecton consists of a single box and contains materials such as: correspondence, manuscripts, and materials related to his donation of items to the Minneapolis Public Library. Several folders contain incoming and outgoing correspondence with author Truman Nelson.
Collection on Lucille Barrett
Collection on the Myers-Nelson Family
Consists of a volume of poems by Myers, Myers-Nelson and Patten compiled by Myers as a tribute to his daughter. This contains some biographical material, as well. Also included is a clipping file on Myers and his wife, Hazel.
Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets Records
Five boxes. Collection includes correspondence from 1948-1965, 1971-1973, 1974-1978, 1981, and 1982-1984. Also included are clippings, photos, biographies, scrapbooks, publications, membership lists, bulletins, history, rules and regulations, meeting minutes and poems from members.
The following bound poetry pamphlets were lost to water damage in the basement flood of Regent Maxine Larson:
Fall 1994, Fall 1995, Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1999, Fall 2001.
Minneapolis Poetry Society and the League of Minnesota Poets Records
Two boxes. Collection consists of a large number of newspaper clippings, snapshots, clippings of published poems, event invitations and programs, scrapbooks, press notices, membership rolls.