Linda Pastan papers
Collection
0103-LIT
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.
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60 Linear Feet (39 record storage boxes and 1 oversized flat box)
3 Folders (3 oversize map case folders)
1 Items (1 oversize rolled poster in original cardboard tube)
36 Sound Cassettes : Compact cassette
19 Sound Discs : CD
5 Videodiscs : DVD
8 Tape Reels : Open reel audio ; 1/4"
11 Videocassettes : VHS
2 Sound Discs : Vinyl
3 Photographs (2 black and white, 1 color)
10 Negatives (Photographs)
English
This collection contains audiovisual materials. Items that cannot be used in the Special Collections reading room or are too fragile for researchers require that a digital copy be made prior to use. If you would like to access these materials, please contact us prior to your visit.
Linda Pastan donated her papers to the University of Maryland Libraries in January 2018.
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives