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Allen C. Fischer poetry collection
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Allen C. Fischer was born to a Quaker family and grew up in the subarbs of Philadelphia. He graduated from Haverford College ('59) with a degree in political science and went to the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and served in the U.S. Army. Fischer eventually married Renate Belville and became the director of marketing for Maritz Travel Co. He published hundreds of poems, the first by the Haverford-Bryn Mawr Review. Fischer was eventually nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Fischer was very involved in the Haverford community, serving as a member of the Corporation of Haverford College, an admissions representative, class chair, and deferred giving class representative. Both Fischer and his wife gave regular monetary gifts to the College. Later in life, Fischer was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and ultimatly died from post-operative pneumoia on October 20, 2018. The Allen C. Fischer 1959 Atrium in Roberts Hall is named in memory of him.
This collection includes poems by Allen Fischer, personal correspondence, and materials relating to his poetry.
The original folders have been grouped into four series: loose poems, manuscripts, correspondence, and personal papers. Within the four sections, the folders are arranged according to alphabetical order and then date. Bound volumes have placed into two serieses: literary journals and books. They are arranged in alphabetical order and then by date.
Gift of the Fischer-Belville Trust and Estate, November 2021.
Processed by [Maggie McCarthy, completed May 2023.
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- Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
- Finding Aid Author
- Maggie McCarthy
- Finding Aid Date
- May, 2023
- Access Restrictions
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Some poems have been published and their copyright may have been transferred to those publishers.
- Use Restrictions
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Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)
Collection Inventory
Poems about Alzheimer's and correspondence about the poems.
Typed collection of poems. Includes poems from "Love It Ain't, Love It Is," "Waiting To Happen", "Orchestrations - Poetry in Music", "In A Minor Key", "The Assailant Within/Tableaux of Alzheimer's Disease", and new and uncollected poems.
Critiqued poems of Fischer.
Critiqued poems of Fischer.
Critiqued poems of Fischer.
Drafts of poems written by Fischer, many with corrections.
Early poems and compositions by Fischer.
Early poems by Fischer along with some other materials, including a Haverford Commencement program.
Early poems by Fischer.
Early poems by Fischer.
Collection of early poems, newspaper and magazine clippings, an advertisement, and a MOMA program.
Early poems and work for a class by Fischer.
Printouts of electronically published poems by Fischer.
Poems, notes, and blank postcards.
A bound volume of Fischer's poems.
Poems and the photos related to them.
Undated poems.
Undated poems.
Poems by Fischer and others about music.
Copies of poems for Renate. Some have annotations. One poem is written on the inside of the folder initally housing the others.
Poems related to music and a copy of a New York Times article.
Mary Oliver poem "I Happened to be Standing" and an article from the Religion and Ethics Newsweekly.
Copies of Fischer's poems published in various collections/magazines.
A bound volume of Fischer's published poems.
Typed poems to be revised
Typed poems, some with corrections, magazine clippings, psychotherapist buisness card
Unpublished poems, from "Time Capsule"?
Poems by W.S. Merin
Copies of the poem "Dear Men and Women."
Collection of poems read at the Woodstock Poetry Society Reading"
Changes made to book I, includes drawings.
Includes an annotated title page, letters to publishers, and a drawing.
A collection of poems intended to be put in a book.
A collection of poems intended to be put in a book that were rejected.
Materials sent to publishers.
Title and half title pages for book I.
Potential title pages.
A collection of poems intended to be put in a book.
A collection of poems intended to be put in a book.
Two versions of the manuscript of "Breaking Camp." There are two copies of the longer version.
A manuscript of a book of poems.
Manuscript of "Of Fire and Ice."
A book of poems written by Allen C. Fischer. Taped inside the front cover are two handwritten notes: a list of compositions that are not in the manuscript and a description of the writers trip to the Rochester Museum. The writer of the notes is unknown
A completed manuscript of an unpublished book of poems.
A manuscript of a book of poems.
Corresponence related to Fischer's poem "1944"
A series of correspondence (mostly printouts of emails) regarding the acceptance of Fischer's poetry for publication in literary magazines. The correspondence is usually accompanied by a copy of the poem.
A series of correspondence (mostly printouts of emails) regarding the acceptance of Fischer's poetry for publication in literary magazines. The correspondence is usually accompanied by a copy of the poem.
A series of correspondence (mostly printouts of emails) regarding the acceptance of Fischer's poetry for publication in literary magazines. The correspondence is usually accompanied by a copy of the poem.
A series of correspondence (mostly printouts of emails) regarding the acceptance of Fischer's poetry for publication in literary magazines. The correspondence is usually accompanied by a copy of the poem.
A series of correspondence (mostly printouts of emails) regarding the acceptance of Fischer's poetry for publication in literary magazines. The correspondence is usually accompanied by a copy of the poem.
A series of correspondence (mostly printouts of emails) regarding the acceptance of Fischer's poetry for publication in literary magazines. The correspondence is usually accompanied by a copy of the poem.
A letter betwen Collins and Patty Fischer
Correspondence regarding poetry publication.
Correspondence between Fischer and Silviana and Giulio, includes an article written by Giulio
Correspondence between Fischer and Mallery, Mallery's obituary, typed poems/exerpts of works from other authors, and school assignments.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Willard.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Hadas.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Hadas.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Papers related to William Matthews. Includes marked-up poems
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Correspondence and poems exchanged between Fischer and Matthews.
Papers related to William Matthews. Includes marked-up poems
Matthews' critiques of Fischers second book.
A ledger of Fischers poetry submissions.
Brief biographical notes on Allen C. Fischer. Most intended for publication.
Copies of published essays written by Fischer.
Notes and sources of inspiration for Fischer.
Notes and sources of inspiration for Fischer.
Notes and sources of inspiration for Fischer.
Correspondence, magazine clippings, and poems (typed and handwritten).
An article about Peter Matthiessen.
Notebook for "English 26." Includes notes and some poems.
Photos of Fischer.
Photos of Fischer and others. Most undated.
A Spring 1998 issue of American Literary Review. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 2002 issue of Apostrophe literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Fall 2003 issue of Asphodel: A Literary Journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Spring/Summer 1997, the Fall/Winter 2007, and the Spring/Summer 2008 issues of the Atlanta Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 2006 issue of the Bat City Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Spring 2001 issue of the Blue Collar Review
A 1998 issue of the Blue Mesa Review. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 2000 and 2001 issue of Blueline literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 2002 and 2003 issue of Blueline literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2014 issues of Blueline literary magazine. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 2015, 2017, and 2019 issue of Blueline literary magazine. Contains poems written by Fischer.
Copy of Blues for Bill: A Tribute to William Matthews. Contains a poem by Fischer.
A May 1956 issue of the Bryn Mawr-Haverford Revue. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2010 issue of the California Quarterly literary magazine. Contains poems written by Fischer.
Copy of Chance of a Ghost: An Anthology of Contemporary Ghost Poems. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Fall 2004 issue of Clare literary magazine. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Fall/Winter 2001 issue of Diner: A Journal of Poetry. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Fall 2006 and 2010 issues of Eclipse: A Literary Journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Fall 2013 issue of Eclipse: A Literary Journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Summer/Fall 2001 and 2002 and the Winter/Spring 2003 issues of EDGZ literary magazines. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The 2008 and 2009 issues of Ellipsis literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Spring 1990 and Winter 1995 issues of EMBERS literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Spring 2002 and Fall 2007 and 2014 issues of the European Judaism literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A compilation of the winners of the Raynes Poetry Competition. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
12th issue of Flint Hills Review literary magazine. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Fall 1998 issue of Free Lunch literary magazine. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
20th Anniversary issue of Green Moutains Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The fourth volume of Heliotrope: a journal of poetry. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 1988 and 1994 issues of the Indiana Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Fall and Spring 2004 issues of Inkwell literary magazine. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Summer/Fall 2009 issue of Kaleidoscope. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Spring 2010 issue of Karamu. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
Copy of Like Light. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Fall 1997 and 1998 and the Winter 2002/2003 issues of the Long Island Quarterly. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 2004 issue of Luna: A Journal of Poetry and Translation. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Winter 1995 issue of Lungfish poetry journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 17th issue of Many Moutains Moving literary journal. Contains a poem by Fischer.
Two copies of a Spring 1999 issue of Mind the Gap. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 2002 and 2003 issues of the Moon Reader poetry journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The 6th issue of Mudfish literary journal. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Spring 2006 issue of Natural Bridge. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 1987 issue of Negative Capability literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 1987 issue of the Negative Capability literary magazine. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Summer 2006 and Spring 2010 issues of The New Delta Review literary magazine. Contains poems written by Fischer.
Two copies of the Summer 2001 issue of New Millennium Writings. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
Copy of Out of the Catskills and Just Beyond. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Fall/Winter 2009 and Winter 2012 issues of Pearl. Contains poems by Fischer.
The 20th Anniversary Double Issue of the Peregrine literary review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996 issues of the Pivot literary journal. Contains poems by Fischer.
The 1997 issue and the 1998-1999 Annual Lyric issue of the Pivot literary journal. Contains poems by Fischer.
Two copies of the October 1988 issue of Poetry. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Spring 2006 issue of Poetry East. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 2002 and 2005 issues of Poetry International. Contains poems by Fischer.
The Winter 1989-1990 issue of the Poetry Northwest Literary Journal. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The January 2000 issue of Poetrywales. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Fall 2008 issue of the Potomac Review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Summer 1987 issue of the Prairie Schooner literature review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Winter 1996 and Summer 1999 issues of the Prairie Schooner. Contains poems by Fischer.
The April 2002 issue of Pudding: The International Journal of Applied Poetry. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 6th and 8th issues of rattapallax and the accompanying CDs. Contains poems by Fischer.
The Summer 2000 and 2002 issues of Rattle. Contains poems by Fischer.
The Winter 2005 issue of Rattle. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Winter 1986 issue of the Red Cedar Review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 3rd volume of the Red Wheelbarrow literary journal. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 2004 issue of the Red Wheelbarrow literary magazine. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 1996 issue of the Rhino literature review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 30th, 40th, and 30th Anniversary issues of the literary journal River Styx. Contains poems by Fischer.
Copy of Riverine poetry anthology. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Spring 2004 and 2006 editions of the Rockhurst Review Journal: A Fine Arts Journal. Contains poems by Fischer.
The August 2004 and Spring 2007 issues of Rosebud. Contains poems by Fischer.
The Spring 2012 issue of Rosebud. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Autumn 1960 School of Advanced International Studies Review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Fall 1993, Fall/Winter 2002-2003, and Spring/Summer 2010 issues of the Santa Clara Review. Contains poems by Fischer.
The 2008 issue of the Saranca Review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 1989 issue of the Seneca Review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Spring 1997 and Fall 2010 issues of the South Dakota Review. Contains poems by Fischer.
The Winter 1994 and Summer 2002 issues of the Southern Poetry Review. Contains poems by Fischer.
The Autumn 1988 issue of the Southwest Review. Contains a poem by Fischer.
Copy of The Blueline Anthology. Contains a poem by Fischer.
A Spring/Summer 2004 issue of The Comstock Review. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 2001, 2004, and 2008 issues of The Distillery literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 2006 issue of The Eleventh Muse literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 2005 and 2009 issues of The Evansville Review literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 1959 issue of The Fifities literary journal.
A Spring 2002 issue of The Florida Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Fall 2004 issue of The Greensboro Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Winter 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003 issues of The Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Winter 2007 and 2008 issues of The Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Spring 2013 issue of The Hudson River Valley Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 2011 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Fall 2008 issue of the Kerf literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Summer 2006 issue of The Laurel Review. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 10th Anniversary and the Winter/Spring 2002 issues of The Ledge literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Fall 2006 and Winter 2013 issues of The Ledge: Poetry and Fiction Magazine. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2012 issues of The Listening Eye literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Summer 2000 issue of The Literary Review. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Winter 2000 issue of the Lucid Stone poetry journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Spring/Summer 2003 issue of The MacGuffin literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A Summer 2004 issue of The Midwest Quarterly literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
A 2000 issue of The Montserrat Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Fall 1996 and Spring 2002 issues of The New Renaissance literary journal. Enclosed is a note to Fischer. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Fall 2009 issue of The New Renaissance literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The Summer/Fall 2008 and Winter/Spring 2011 issues of The Same literary journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A 2001 issue of The Seattle Review literary journal. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 1999, 2002, and 2005 issues of The Sow's Ear Poetry Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Winter/Spring 2001 issue of The Spoon River Poetry Review. Contains a poem written by Fischer.
The 2006 and 2009 issues of The William and Mary Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
Copy of Uncharted Lines: Poems from the American Medical Association. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2011, 2015, and 2017 issues of Visions International. Contains poems written by Fischer.
Copy of WaterWrites: A Hudson River Anthology. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Spring/Summer 2003 and Summer 2005 issues of Wavelength poetry journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
The Summer/Fall 1998 issue of the Whiskey Island Magazine. Contains a poem by Fischer.
The Spring 2004 and 2010 issues of the White Pelican Review. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A Fall/Winter 2009 issue of Words at Play: Nimrod International Journal. Contains poems written by Fischer.
A copy of In My Father's Footsteps by Sebastian Matthews.
A book of poems written by Allen C. Fischer.