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Working Materials for Later Poems, u.d.

 File — Box: 6

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This large series consists of three subseries: a. Manuscripts, 1970-2002; b. Poems, 1960-1990; and c. Journals, 1952-1986. Subseries a. contains various manuscripts written by Weisburd between the years of 1970 to 2002. These writings appear to have been intentionally assembled by Weisburd, some of which are bound together. Several of the most prominent items in this subseries are writings with annotations by Weisburd himself. Some of these writings contain compilations of Weisburd’s poems (see Poems in Progress) and appear to have been grouped together for publication as poetry books. The subseries also contains non-fiction manuscripts (The Smog Inspector: A Literary Memoir of 50’s Los Angeles) and technical writing (SCD Potential in the Air Pollution Control Market). Subseries b. contains typed and handwritten poetry by Weisburd between the years of 1960 to 1990. Within this subseries are two writings of poetry submitted for publication, Submitted Collection of Poems and Loneliness Pursues the Forms of this World, both undated. These submissions are accompanied by rejection notices from their respective recipients. Other collections within this subseries include general writings of past work (see Early Poems and Remnants, which is accompanied by its own binding) and multiple drafts of the same poem (see The House of Flesh). Many of the documents found in this series also include annotations by Weisburd and others, possibly colleagues entrusted with editorial suggestions and feedback. Subseries c. contains personal journals that belonged to Weisburd. Journal entries were handwritten and include various forms of writing, including poetry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952 - 2002

Extent

From the Collection: 14.39 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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