Glenway Wescott and Monroe Wheeler collection of Marianne Moore
Scope and Contents
The collection is housed in 2 boxes and is organized into three series: I. Writings; II. Wheeler and Wescott Notes on Marianne Moore; and III. Other Material.
Series I, Writings , contains printed copies of works by Moore from newspapers and magazines, as well as two cards which reproduce Moore manuscripts, and production materials for a Museum of Modern Art book, Eight Poems, which include holograph texts in Moore's hand prepared for reproduction.
Series II, Wheeler and Wescott Notes on Marianne Moore , contains notes and journals entries made by the two men.
Series III, Other Materials , includes loose clippings, drafts of writings by Monroe Wheeler on Moore, material concerning readings, Moore memoribilia, and exhibition materials.
Dates
- 1923-1972
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Conditions Governing Use
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Extent
0.84 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
MARIANNE MOORE, 1887-1972
- Title
- Guide to the Glenway Wescott and Monroe Wheeler Collection of Marianne Moore
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- by Timothy G. Young
- Date
- January 2001
- Description rules
- Beinecke Manuscript Unit Archival Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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