People: Windham, Donald - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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]

Extent:: 24 linear foot (24 boxes) and 51 oversize box
Abstract:: British-born poet and collagist John Digby (born 1938) immigrated to the United States in 1978 and lives on Long Island with his wife Joan Digby, whose creative work is also represented in this collection. Digby's papers document nearly five decades (1963-2004) of a prolific artistic and literary career, with significant representation of Digby's collaborations with international colleagues exhibiting, publishing, and creating Surrealist works in the 1960s-1970s. The collection includes all states of published and unpublished works, extensive correspondence, exhibition files, and original artwork.

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

Extent:: 46 linear foot (46 boxes) and 9 oversize box
Abstract:: British-born poet and collagist John Digby (born 1938) immigrated to the United States in 1978 and lives on Long Island with his wife Joan Digby, whose creative work is also represented in this collection. The John Digby papers supplement reflects Digby's prolific artistic and literary career, Joan Digby's creative and professional work, and their collaboration as editors and contributors to their imprint, The Feral Press, between 2002-2016. The Digbys published nearly 100 authors and artists during this time, featuring poetry (including translations into English), fiction, and essays from both emerging and established writers.

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

Extent:: 18 linear foot (40 boxes), 6 oversize box, and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: The papers of American photojournalist, restaurateur, and peace activist Karl Bissinger (1914-2008) encompass nearly seventy years of professional activity. This collection not only provides abundant documentation of Bissinger's careers in photography and social activism, but also offers rich visual resources for the history of photography in post-World War II America.

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

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