Writings, 1911-1982 and undated

This series includes Cohen's collection of manuscripts, proofs, and publications written by Barnes, as well as a poem titled "The Wind" written by her mother, Elizabeth Chappell Barnes. The series is divided into three sections: "Manuscripts and Proofs," "Publications," and "'The Wind' by Elizabeth Chappell Barnes." Of particular interest are family and biographical notes and miscellaneous handwritten poetry fragments written by Barnes. Also included are a manuscript, proofs, correspondence, and other materials concerning the publication of her Creatures in an Alphabet, which appeared in 1982. The eighteen copies of published works of Djuna Barnes in the series include poetry, interviews, and short stories. Eleven of these are copies of Barnes's poetry not duplicated in the Papers of Djuna Barnes, also held by the University of Maryland Libraries. The three sections of this series are arranged alphabetically, as are the items within each section.