Niedecker, Lorine (1903-1970)
Scope:
The Lorine Niedecker collection consists of several manuscripts and a few items of correspondence.
Manuscripts by Niedecker in the collection consist of two unpublished poetry compilations titled The Earth and Its Atmosphere and The Very Veery, as well as Harpsichord and Salt Fish (Pig Press, 1991). Each is typed, and all but Harpsichord contain two sets of carbon copies and are signed June 1969. The Earth and Harpsichord manuscripts contain handwritten notations.
The correspondence includes a letter from Louis Zukofsky dated 1969. This letter is accompanied by copies of ten Niedecker poems admired by Zukofsky, who frequently published Niedecker’s work in his journal Origins .
Manuscripts by Niedecker in the collection consist of two unpublished poetry compilations titled The Earth and Its Atmosphere and The Very Veery, as well as Harpsichord and Salt Fish (Pig Press, 1991). Each is typed, and all but Harpsichord contain two sets of carbon copies and are signed June 1969. The Earth and Harpsichord manuscripts contain handwritten notations.
The correspondence includes a letter from Louis Zukofsky dated 1969. This letter is accompanied by copies of ten Niedecker poems admired by Zukofsky, who frequently published Niedecker’s work in his journal Origins .
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Notable Figures
| 1. Niedecker, Lorine |
Associated Subjects
| 1. Women's Studies Collections -- Poetry Subject Guide |
| 2. Literary Collections Subject Guide |
| 3. Poetry Subject Guide |
| 4. Helen Deutsch Research Section |
| 5. Women poets, American |
| 6. American poetry -- 20th century. |
| 7. Poems |
| 8. American poetry -- Women authors. |