Linda Pastan (1932-2023) was a Maryland poet whose awards and recognition includes Poet Laureate of Maryland from 1991-1995, the Dylan Thomas award, and the Ruth Lily Poetry Prize. This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, photographs and publications.
3 reels contain possible mold and should be sent to preservation. They have been placed in a separate box from other materials.
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57 Linear Feet (38 record storage boxes)
1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversized flat box)
3 Folders (3 oversize map case folders)
1.5 Linear Feet (1 record storage box containing 3 reels with possible mold)
1 Items (1 oversize rolled poster in original cardboard tube)
61.5 Linear Feet (39 record storage boxes, 1 oversized flat box, 3 oversize map case folders, 1 oversized rolled poster in original cardboard tube.)
Linda Pastan donated her papers to the University of Maryland in January 2018.
3 reels contain possible mold and should be sent to preservation. They have been placed in a separate box from other materials.
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