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Robert A. Wilson collection, 1906-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
11 linear foot (29 boxes)
Abstract:
The Robert A. Wilson collection comprises 9 linear feet of material related to 36 prominent literary figures, previously in the private collection of Robert A. Wilson, the final owner of the Phoenix Book Shop, in New York City (1962-1988).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Robert A. Wilson John Wieners collection, 1958-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear foot
Abstract:
The Robert A. Wilson John Wieners collection comprises one linear foot of materials, spanning the dates between 1958-1988, relating to the literary career of and publication of works by Boston-born poet John Wieners (1934-2002). The collection includes manuscripts, page and galley proofs, mock-ups of some of Wieners's shorter publications, postcards, correspondence to Robert Wilson from Wieners, sheet music, flyers for Wieners's New York readings, reviews of Wieners's work, and photographs.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Robert A. Wilson - Marianne Moore collection, 1925-1997 (inclusive) 1950-1977 (bulk)

Extent:
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Robert A. Wilson - Marianne Moore collection comprises 1 linear foot of material spanning the dates between 1925 and 1997 and includes correspondence to and from American poet Marianne Moore, the majority of which was written to Phoenix Book Shop proprietor Robert A. Wilson; works by and about Moore; newspaper clippings, photographs, pamphlets, broadsheets, and invitations documenting aspects of Moore’s career and public appearances; audio recordings; and realia.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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St. Mark's Church In-the-Bowery Poetry Project posters and fliers, 1971-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear foot (40 items) and 1 oversize box
Abstract:
The Poetry Project at St. Mark's Church In-the-Bowery was founded in 1966 in New York City's East Village. Inspired by the "Berkeley Renaissance" of the 1940s, the Project served as a nexus for New York poets in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection comprises forty fliers and posters featuring reproductions of handmade artwork that promoted and publicized poetry readings and other activities of the landmark project during the 1970s through the mid-1980s.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]