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Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library

Cathryn Hankla papers, 1971/1992

9.95 Linear Feet

Cathryn Hankla's collection contains her poetry, short stories, plays, and novels from 1971 to 1992. The material documents the development and maturation of Hankla from the age of 13. The bulk of Hankla's collection is in her poetry drafts (1971-1989) and her published work (1980-1992). There are no significant gaps in her collection since its contents are spread out evenly throughout its 21 year period.Another strength of Hankla's papers is in her poetry. Containing the poems that she has written over a 18 year range, many of her initial poems have been revised repeatedly. These drafts provide an insight to her development as a poet and writer by demonstrating the obvious changes in her style, form, and content. The weakness of this collection is the lack of any biographical information about Cathryn Hankla. Except for some passing information in some of her book reviews, there is no significant information about Hankla herself. In this collection of novels, poetry, short stories, plays, theses, and notes, a large area of interest is in her published work. This is especially true in examples like Phenomena, Learning the Mother Tongue, A Blue Moon in Poorwater, and Afterimages that contain a complete set of correspondence, drafts, and reviews. Specifically, the correspondence shows her initial contact with numerous publishing companies and her continuous discussion with the eventual publisher about the evolution of her work. As a result, the collection documents the complete development of her work from draft to review. Presently, Hankla is not represented in any other repository.

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Cathryn Hankla papers, 1971/1992 9.95 Linear Feet

Hankla, Cathryn, 1958-

Cathryn Hankla's collection contains her poetry, short stories, plays, and novels from 1971 to 1992. The material documents the development and maturation of Hankla from the age of 13. The bulk of Hankla's collection is in her poetry drafts (1971-1989) and her published work (1980-1992). There are no significant gaps in her collection since its contents are spread out evenly throughout its 21 year period.Another strength of Hankla's papers is in her poetry. Containing the poems that she has written over a 18 year range, many of her initial poems have been revised repeatedly. These drafts provide an insight to her development as a poet and writer by demonstrating the obvious changes in her style, form, and content. The weakness of this collection is the lack of any biographical information about Cathryn Hankla. Except for some passing information in some of her book reviews, there is no significant information about Hankla herself. In this collection of novels, poetry, short stories, plays, theses, and notes, a large area of interest is in her published work. This is especially true in examples like Phenomena, Learning the Mother Tongue, A Blue Moon in Poorwater, and Afterimages that contain a complete set of correspondence, drafts, and reviews. Specifically, the correspondence shows her initial contact with numerous publishing companies and her continuous discussion with the eventual publisher about the evolution of her work. As a result, the collection documents the complete development of her work from draft to review. Presently, Hankla is not represented in any other repository.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

G. Sutton Breiding, Poet, Essays, Poems, and Other Material, 1966/2016

0.75 Linear Feet 10 in. (1 document case, 5 in.); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each)
Essays, poems, and other material written by surrealist and horror poet and Morgantown resident G. Sutton Breiding. Most of the collection consists of zines (small circulation, independently published magazines) published by Breiding. Please refer control folder of collection for contents list. See the "Scope and Contents" note for addenda to this collection.
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G. Sutton Breiding, Poet, Essays, Poems, and Other Material, 1966/2016 0.75 Linear Feet 10 in. (1 document case, 5 in.); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each)

Breiding, G. Sutton (George Sutton), 1950-
Essays, poems, and other material written by surrealist and horror poet and Morgantown resident G. Sutton Breiding. Most of the collection consists of zines (small circulation, independently published magazines) published by Breiding. Please refer control folder of collection for contents list. See the "Scope and Contents" note for addenda to this collection.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library

Larry Levis papers, 1974/2006

17.3 Linear Feet 38 doc cases, 2 print boxes, 1 map case folder

The Larry Levis papers consist of materials created and accumulated by Levis, his colleagues, and members of his family. Materials date from 1974 to 2006 and document Levis's literary career and legacy, his career in academia, and aspects of his personal life.

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Larry Levis papers, 1974/2006 17.3 Linear Feet 38 doc cases, 2 print boxes, 1 map case folder

The Larry Levis papers consist of materials created and accumulated by Levis, his colleagues, and members of his family. Materials date from 1974 to 2006 and document Levis's literary career and legacy, his career in academia, and aspects of his personal life.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Louise McNeill, Poet, Papers, 1861/1993, bulk 1970/1993

6.2 Linear Feet 6 ft. 1 1/2 in. (13 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)
Papers of Louise McNeill (Pease), 1911-1993, of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, noted twentieth century Appalachian poet and author, poet laureate of West Virginia from 1979 to 1993, and professor of history and English. Though most well-known for her lyrical poetry about the history and spirit of West Virginia, McNeill also wrote articles, short stories, essays, and her memoirs. Includes biographical materials, letters, writings, poems, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and personal materials documenting Louise McNeill's career as a poet and author and her personal life, chiefly from the 1970s to her death in 1993. Biographical materials include awards and certificates, biographies of McNeill, clippings, curriculum vitae, and other genealogical materials. Letters are from literary figures, political figures, family and friends. Prominent correspondents include Maggie Anderson, Rene de Chocour, Marion Havighurst, Walter Havighurst, and John D. Rockefeller IV. Writings and related materials include manuscript and typescript drafts of McNeill's books, loose poems, and other writings as well as book reviews, press correspondence, and marketing materials. Audio-visual materials consist of photographs of Louise McNeill, her family, and friends, and tributes to and interviews with McNeill on audio and video cassette. Collection also contains publications, artifacts, and personal materials.
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Louise McNeill, Poet, Papers, 1861/1993, bulk 1970/1993 6.2 Linear Feet 6 ft. 1 1/2 in. (13 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)

McNeill, Louise
Papers of Louise McNeill (Pease), 1911-1993, of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, noted twentieth century Appalachian poet and author, poet laureate of West Virginia from 1979 to 1993, and professor of history and English. Though most well-known for her lyrical poetry about the history and spirit of West Virginia, McNeill also wrote articles, short stories, essays, and her memoirs. Includes biographical materials, letters, writings, poems, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and personal materials documenting Louise McNeill's career as a poet and author and her personal life, chiefly from the 1970s to her death in 1993. Biographical materials include awards and certificates, biographies of McNeill, clippings, curriculum vitae, and other genealogical materials. Letters are from literary figures, political figures, family and friends. Prominent correspondents include Maggie Anderson, Rene de Chocour, Marion Havighurst, Walter Havighurst, and John D. Rockefeller IV. Writings and related materials include manuscript and typescript drafts of McNeill's books, loose poems, and other writings as well as book reviews, press correspondence, and marketing materials. Audio-visual materials consist of photographs of Louise McNeill, her family, and friends, and tributes to and interviews with McNeill on audio and video cassette. Collection also contains publications, artifacts, and personal materials.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Valerie Nieman Papers, 1975/2025

13.47 Linear Feet 9 record cartons, 15 in. each; 4 document cases, 5 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 framed item, 0.5 in.; 1 oversized folder, 0.1 in. 4.52 Gigabytes 1,570 files, primarily Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, and Apple iWork documents

Papers of novelist and poet Valerie Nieman, a graduate of West Virginia University's journalism department. She has written books and poetry, mostly on Appalachia and themes set around Appalachian life, including To the Bones and In the Lonely Backwater. Nieman has won several awards, fellowships, and grants, including being a 2013-2014 North Carolina Arts Council poetry fellow, as well as earning a West Virginia Commission on the Arts creative writing grant.

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Valerie Nieman Papers, 1975/2025 13.47 Linear Feet 9 record cartons, 15 in. each; 4 document cases, 5 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 framed item, 0.5 in.; 1 oversized folder, 0.1 in. 4.52 Gigabytes 1,570 files, primarily Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, and Apple iWork documents

Papers of novelist and poet Valerie Nieman, a graduate of West Virginia University's journalism department. She has written books and poetry, mostly on Appalachia and themes set around Appalachian life, including To the Bones and In the Lonely Backwater. Nieman has won several awards, fellowships, and grants, including being a 2013-2014 North Carolina Arts Council poetry fellow, as well as earning a West Virginia Commission on the Arts creative writing grant.

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