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Guide to the Robert Creeley Papers, 1950-1997
Special Collections M0662
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Description
The Robert Creeley Papers document the life work of a leading American poet of the 20th century, one of the core members of
the "Black Mountain School." They also document several important movements in American poetics in the second half of the
century. The papers include Creeley's personal and professional correspondence, journals, business records, personal mementos,
clippings, artwork, and other documents generated and collected by him from 1950 to 1997.
Background
Recognized as a seminal figure of American letters in the second half of the 20th century, Robert White Creeley was born in
Arlington, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1926, attended the Holderness School and then Harvard College. He received degrees from
The Black Mountain College (B.A., 1956) and the University of New Mexico (M.A., 1960).
Extent
ca. 360 linear ft.
Restrictions
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
Availability
Access Restrictions
All medical records for Robert Creeley and his family have been restricted, as have student recommendations and certain financial
documents.