Guide to the Muriel Rukeyser Papers, 1927-1967
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Biographical Note
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Series List
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
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| Creator: | Rukeyser, Muriel, 1913-1980 |
| Title: | Muriel Rukeyser Papers |
| Dates: | 1927-1967 |
| Quantity: | 0.5 cubic ft. (3 boxes) |
| Abstract: | The Muriel Rukeyser Papers contain various published works and corresponding promotional materials in addition to manuscripts, including signed Neruda translations. Correspondence with the poet and photographs of The Colors of the Day complete the collection. |
| Forms of Materials: | Correspondence, photographs, printed materials, and manuscripts |
Biographical Note
Born 15 Dec 1913 in New York City, Muriel Rukeyser (VC Ex 1934) was an American poet and political activist. With a style ranging from lyrical to documentary, deeply affected by the social and political, Rukeyser worked in poetry, prose and drama. She died 12 February 1980 in New York City.
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Scope and Content Note
The Muriel Rukeyser Papers contain various published works and corresponding promotional materials in addition to manuscripts, including signed Neruda translations. Correspondence with the poet and photographs of The Colors of the Day complete the collection.
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Access and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Librarywithout any additional restrictions.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to quote (publish) from unpublished or previously published material must be obtained as described in the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library.
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Subject Headings
Names:
- Neruda, Pablo, 1904-1973 -- Translations into English.
Subjects:
- Poetry
- Women poets
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Encoding Information
Finding aid encoded by Jason Kovari, 24 Feb 2009.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Muriel Rukeyser Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Archives and Special Collections Library Staff.
Acquisition Information
Issues of Walden Splash donated by Jeanette Lambert, Laguna Hills, CA, 1988.
Four issues of Walden Splash donated by Barbara Newman Morris, London, U.K., 5 Apr 2005.
One letter donated by Congregation Emanu-El, New York, N.Y., 27 Sept 2008.
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Series List
Series I. Correspondence, 1930-1965 |
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Series II. Publications, 1927-1967 |
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Series III.Manuscripts, 1953-1961 |
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Series IV.Photographs, 1961 |
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Series V.Publicity Materials, 1960-1961 |
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