West Virginia and Regional History Center
Marc Harshman, Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Papers
Harshman, Marc, Poet Laureate, 1950-
Harshman, Marc, Poet Laureate, 1950-
A&M 4379
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23.13 Linear Feet
15 record cartons, 15 in. each; 6 document cases, 5 in. each; 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 1 flat box, 3 in.; 4 flat boxes, 1 in. each; 1 letterbox, 5.5 in.; 1 rolled storage box, 5 in.; 1 oversize folder, 0.1 in.
6.19 Gigabytes
18 files, formats include .iso, .tif, .docx, .cue, and .md5
circa 1970-2023 and undated
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Researchers may access born digital materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department.
Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for research access. Researchers must contact the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Harshman, Marc, 2018, 2021-2023
Biographical / Historical
Marc Harshman was born and raised in Randolph County, Indiana. He first moved to West Virginia to attend Bethany College in 1969 and from there onto Connecticut and Pennsylvania for graduate degrees from Yale Divinity School and the University of Pittsburgh. He returned to West Virginia in 1979 where he taught at various elementary schools. He began publishing poetry in 1975 and published his first children's book in 1989. He was appointed the seventh Poet Laureate of West Virginia in 2012. He and his wife, artist Cheryl Ryan, reside in Wheeling, WV.
Marc has published 14 children's books, the first of which was published in 1989, as well as several poetry collections and chapbooks. He has been the recipient of many awards for his work, including the 20th Annual Blue Lynx Prize for his most recent poetry collection,
<part>Woman in Red Anorak</part>. His work <part> Believe What You Can</part>, published in 2016 by West Virginia University Press, won the 2017 Weatherford Award from the Appalachian Studies Association and was named the Appalachian Book of the Year by the Mountain Heritage Literary Festival in Tennessee. He was also recently named co-winner of the 2019 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award. More information about his publications, awards, and current activities can be found on his website, marcharshman.com.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Marc Harshman, Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Papers, A&M 4379, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Scope and Contents
Professional and personal papers of Marc Harshman, Appalachian author and poet laureate of West Virginia.
Collection largely contains papers regarding Marc Harshman's professional career as an author, storyteller, and teacher. There are some family papers as well. Formats include journals, manuscripts, letters, programs, and others. Papers related to his activities as a poet include drafts, correspondence with publishers, galleys, and other material.
Addendum of 2021 includes correspondence, public relations and promotional materials, and papers related to Marc Harshman's children's books and his appearances related to this aspect of his work. (circa 1970-2021)
Addendum of 2022 includes awards, manuscripts, correspondence, and miscellaneous printed materials. (circa 1976-2022)
Addendum of 2023 July 12 includes posters, drafts of published and unpublished work, publications by Harshman and others, and correspondence. (circa 1976-2023)
Addendum of 2025 February 19 includes drafts for assorted works and for Harshman's 2025 book published by WVU Press, manuscripts and notes for books and publications sent to Harshman for review, programs for the Ohio County Public Library Wheeling poetry series events, correspondence, and other material regarding Harshman's work. (circa 2000s-2020s and undated)
Conditions Governing Use
The donor of this collection has transferred rights to some of the intellectual property they created to the Center. Marc Harshman retains coppyright to his published works. For more information regarding permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the West Virginia and Regional History Center.
Poets and poetry.
West Virginia - Poetry.
Harshman, Marc, Poet Laureate, 1950-
Series 1. Biographical Materials (box 1)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840091975-2009Scope and ContentsSeries includes awards, an autobiographical sketch, a childhood handwrting workbook, and clippings, among other materials regarding Marc Harshman.
Awards (includes certificates for Teacher of the Year and Certificates of Appreciation for work at Sand Hill Elementary, among others)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840101989-199611Awards (includes certificates and a newspaper clipping for Teacher of the Year nominations, poetry awards, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840112005-200912Biographical Information (includes unfinished first-person professional prose sketch by Harshman, clippings of sketches regarding Harshman, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84012undated13ABiographical Information (includes print copies of online materials such as Harshman's personal website pages, Harshman's Wikipedia article, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/8544113BChildhood lettering bookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84013undated14Series 2. Publications about Marc Harshman (box 2)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840151980-2018Scope and ContentsThis series includes newspaper clippings, magazines, book catalogs, and other record types in which Marc Harshman or his work is mentioned. These materials inlude announcements of public appearances, book reviews, sales listings, etc.
Announcements (includes clippings and other material regarding poetry readings, workshops, and other events conducted by Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840171980-199421Announcements (includes clippings and other material regarding poetry readings, workshops, and other events conducted by Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840162003-200622Announcements (includes clippings and other material regarding poetry readings, workshops, and other events conducted by Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84018undated23Announcements (contains first solo poetry reading)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84019undated24Book catalogues (contains catalogs of book titles and related summaries in which Marc Harshman's work is included)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84020199925Book catalogues (contains catalog of book titles and related summaries in which Marc Harshman's work is included)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84021199926Book review (contains Jared Carter's review of Harshman's "Turning Out The Stones," including a personal note from Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84024198427Book review (contains Horn Book Magazine's review of Marc Harshman's "A Little Excitement")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84023198928Book review (contains Emily Jaeger's review of Marc Harshman's "Believe What you Can")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84022201729Book sales listings (includes flyers and magazine advertisements for Harshman's books)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840261989-1993210Book sales listings (includes flyers, newsletters, and other advertising formats featuring Marc Harshman's work)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840251999-2002211Book sales listings (includes flyers, notices, and other advertising formats featuring Marc Harshman's work)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84027undated212Magazine interviews (Contains magazine articles of interviews with Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840301994-2018213Interview articles (includes newspapers, newsletters, and other materials featuring interviews with Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840281990-1994214Magazine advertisement (contains magazine advertising Harshman's book "Roads")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840292003215Newspaper clippings (includes award announcements, articles about author appearances, and other topics featuring Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840311986-1994216Newspaper clippings (includes announcements, articles about author appearances, and other topics featuring Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840321996217Newspaper clippings (includes publication announcements, articles about author appearances, and other topics featuring Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840332006-2008218Newspaper clippings (includes publication announcements, author appearances, and other topics featuring Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84034undated219School newsletters (includes school papers featuring Marc Harshman's appearances, publication announcements, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840351991-2006220Tri-State Conference On Vision and Reading (includes flyers, programs and handouts used for and at the Tri-State Conference where Marc Harshman was a feature speaker, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840361994221Workshop and conference pamphletsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840371992-1994222Workshop and conference pamphletsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840381997-2009223Series 3. Cheryl Harshman Papers (box 2)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840422005-2007Scope and ContentsThis series contains materials regarding work by librarian and author Cheryl Harshman, Marc Harshman's wife. Includes drafts of her writing, clippings featuring her and her work, and other materials.
Author File (includes an annual report for the Children's Services Roundtable for the West Virginia Library Association authored by Cheryl Harshman, newspaper clippings featuring her books, phone numbers, and other career-related materials collected by Cheryl Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84041undated224Book reviews by Cheryl HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840392005-2007225Drafts (includes "Sally Arnold," "The Summer You Were Born," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84040undated226Publications about Cheryl Harshman (includes newspaper clippings and programs featuring Cheryl Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840512008, undated227Series 4. Family Papers (box 3)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840431975-2009Scope and ContentsThis series includes cards, letters, funeral notices, photos, pamphlets, and other records regarding Marc Harshman's extended family.
Alma mater materials (includes alumni and homecoming events for Bethany College and Union City Community High School)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840442003-200531Clippings featuring extended familyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84045undated32Family correspondence (contains letters between family members other than Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840462009, undated33Family photosArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840472005-200634Family photos (includes photo album from Marc Harshman's father)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84048undated35Funeral cards and obituariesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840491975-200736Miscellaneous (includes church and performance programs, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840501993-200837Series 5. Personal Correspondence (box 4)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840521980-2009Scope and ContentsSeries includes handwritten and typed letters to and from Marc Harshman, with related material such as manuscripts, postcards, and photos. Topics include family gatherings, story advice from Marc Harshman, and other subjects.
Box Description (provided by Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84056undated41Bonnie Collins (co-author of "Rocks In My Pockets" with Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840571990-200842Correspondence with Marc Harshman's fatherArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840581980-198143Correspondence with immediate familyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840591990-200944Dellarose Sickels (Harshman's high school English teacher)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840601990-199345Ramona Hollinger (family member)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840621991-200746Letters and stories exchanged with Casey Homan (family friend's child)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84061undated47Letters (includes congratulations on publication, book reviews, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840631987-198948Letters (includes thank-you cards, Christmas letters, and congratulations on book publications, among other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84064199049Letters (includes photos, thank-you cards, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840651991-1992410Letters (includes thank-you notes, personal letters, and accolades from Harshman's Bethany College professor, among other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840661993-1994411Letters (includes personal letters, an unfinished condolence letter from Marc Harshman, and a booklet from author Faith Holseart, among other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840672004-2005412Letters (includes thank-you notes, postcards, letter drafts, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840682006-2007413Letters (includes thank-you notes, personal letters, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840692008-2009414Letters (includes birthday wishes, thank-you cards, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84070undated415Series 6. Professional Correspondence (box 4)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840711985-2009Scope and ContentsThis series contains handwritten and typed letters to and from Marc Harshman with related materials such as manuscripts, article clippings, and thank you notes. Topics include story critique, arrangements for workshops and appearances, and other subjects.
Author Anna SmuckerArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840721992416Author Anna SmuckerArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840731994417The Columbus AcademyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840741992, undated418Daniels Gifted CenterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840751991419Deborah Witkowski (Millsop Community Center committee member)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840762005420John Manear (National Council of Teachers of English general chairman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840771993421Maggie Anderson (Appalachian poet and author)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84143undated422Ohio Arts CouncilArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840781992423Paul N. Elbin Library (Wheeling, West Virginia)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840791992424Sharon Diaz (president of the West Virginia English Language Arts Council)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840801991-1992425Warren Local School District (Vincent, Ohio)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840811991426Wesleyan College (Buckhannon, West Virginia)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840821991427WSWP-TV (West Virginia Public Broadcasting channel)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840831991428Clippings and letters (these materials described by Harshman as of "some import"); 1 of 5 (includes book reviews of Marc Harshman's work, newspaper articles about Harshman winning awards, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84084undated429Clippings and letters (these materials described by Harshman as of "some import"); 2 of 5 (includes correspondence with Dutton Children's Books, book summaries and reviews, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84085undated430Clippings and letters (these materials described by Harshman as of "some import"); 3 of 5 (includes a letter from composer Virgil Thomson, book reviews, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84086undated431Clippings and letters (these materials described by Harshman as of "some import"); 4 of 5 (includes newspaper interviews, appearance announcements, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84087undated432Clippings and letters (these materials described by Harshman as of "some import"); 5 of 5 (appearance announcements, reviewer comments on Harshman's books, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84088undated433Letters (includes payment for publication, encouragement for short story by Harshman entitled "Suspenders")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840891985434Letters (includes arrangements for appearances, congratulations on publication, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840901989435Letters (includes arrangements for appearances, letters from fans, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840911990436Letters; 1 of 2 (includes arrangements for appearances, correspondence with "Snow Company" artist Leslie Bowman, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840921991437Letters; 2 of 2 (includes arrangements for appearances, letters from fans, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840931991438Letters; 1 of 2 (includes mailed articles, arrangements for appearances, and correspondence with the National Teacher of the Year Guy R. Doud, among other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840941992439Letters; 2 of 2 (includes thank-you notes, arrangements for appearances, mailed clippings, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840951992440Letters (includes reviews of Harshman's books, queries for advice, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840961993-1994441Letters (includes correspondence with author Cheryl Ware, a book packing slip, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840971998-2002442Letters (includes queries for advice, writing submitted to Harshman, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840982004-2009443Letters (includes letters from fans, correspondence with West Virginia First Lady Rachel Worby, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84099undated444Letters by Marc Harshman (includes cover letter of a job application, thank-you note to the WV Writers Spring Competition, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841001991, undated445Notes (includes thank-you notes from students and teachers, among other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84101undated446Notes (includes thank-you notes from students and teachers, among other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84102undated447Series 7. Publisher Correspondence (box 5)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841031986-2007Scope and ContentsThis series contains Marc Harshman's correspondence with publishers and publishing houses regarding his work. Includes manuscripts, letters, and other materials. Topics include publication rejection, publication acceptance, draft revisions, etc.
Box Description (provided by Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84104undated51Poetry correspondence (includes rejections from the Acumen Review, the Hollins Critic, Poetry Wales, and others)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841051989-199852Bradbury PressArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84106198653Clarion BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84107199054Cobblehill BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841081990-199155Cobblehill BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84109199156Cobblehill BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84110199257Cobblehill BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84111199258Cobblehill BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84112199359Cobblehill BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841131995510Cobblehill Books editorArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841141992511Cobblehill Books, HyperionArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841151991-1992512Dooryard PressArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841161986513Dodd, Mead & CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841171987514Dodd, Mead & CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841181988515Dodd, Mead & CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841191988516E.P. DuttonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841201987-1989517E.P. DuttonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841211988518E.P. DuttonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841221989519E.P. DuttonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841231990520E.P. Dutton; Dodd, Mead & CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841241986-2000521Farrar, Straus & Giroux, IncArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841251987522Farrar, Straus & Giroux, IncArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841261989523Gibbs SmithArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841271996524Green Tiger Press; Tambourine BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841281989-1991525Greenwillow BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841291985526G.P. Putnam's SonsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841301987527Harcourt BraceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841311995528HeartwoodArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841322001529Henry Holt & CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841331988-1994530Houghton-MifflinArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84134undated531HyperionArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841351997532Irish Writers CentreArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841362000533Johnny's Selected SeedsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841371982534Joy Street BooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841381990535KingfisherArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841391992536Larousse Kingfisher Chambers Inc.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841401994537Little, Brown & CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841411988538Little Tiger Press; Arthur A. Levine Books; Walker & Company; RosanneArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841421996539Paraclete PressArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84144undated540Penguin Young Readers GroupArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841452007541Pfeiffer-HamiltonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841461995542"Polly" manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84147undated543Potential agent lettersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841481997544Putnam Young ReadersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841491987545Putnam PublishingArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841501988546Random House, Inc.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841511988547"The" Reading VideoArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841521992548Rejections for children's literature (includes Doubleday, Holiday House, and other companies)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841531986549Rejection letters for "The Maidens and The Bell," "The Three Pennies," "For Love or Money"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841541994-1997550Returned manuscript of "All the Way to Morning" and "When Heaven Sends Hail"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841551995551Returned manuscript of "Falling Asleep" and "Spring"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841561992552Returned manuscript of "Polly"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84157undated553Returned manuscript of "the Maidens and the Bell"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84158undated554Returned manuscript of "The Maidens and the Bell"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841591995555Returned manuscript of "The Three Pennies" and "For Love or Money"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841601996557Returned manuscript of "The Maidens and the Bell"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841611995556Returned manuscript of "Suspenders"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841621994558Scott ForesmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841631995559Simon & SchusterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84164undated560Simon & SchusterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841651992561Simon & SchusterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841661992-1993562Simon & Schuster, 1 of 3Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841671993563Simon & Schuster, 2 of 3Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841681993564Simon & Schuster, 3 of 3Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841691993565Simon & SchusterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841701994566Simon & SchusterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841711995567University of Wisconsin Press; Cleveland State University; Blue MoonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841721991568WM. B. Eerdmans Publishing CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841731996569Series 8. Manuscripts (boxes 6-7)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841741980-2017Scope and ContentsThis series contains handwritten and typed manuscripts of Marc Harshman's works. Drafts and completed copies are included, among other materials.
"All That Feeds Us: the West Virginia poems" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84175201361"As If The World"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84176201562"As If Toward Light" original manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84177undated63"As If Toward Light" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84178undated64"As If Toward Light"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84179undated65"As If Toward Light" (extra copy)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84180undated66"As If Toward Light" (extra copy)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84181undated67"Believe What You Can" annotated by Maggie Anderson, 1 of 4Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84182undated68"Believe What You Can" annotated by Maggie Anderson, 2 of 4Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84183undated69"Believe What You Can" annotated by Maggie Anderson, 3 of 4Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84184undated610"Believe What You Can" annotated by Maggie Anderson, 4 of 4Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84185undated611"Big Time"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84186undated612Book review for "West Virginia: A History for Beginners"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841871993613"Burning"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84188undated614"Burning", 1 of 2Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84189undated615"Burning", 2 of 2Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84190undated616"Done With Lying and Bad Luck"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84191undated617"Door Ajar and Windows Open"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84192undated618"Door Ajar and Windows Open" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84193undated619"Door Ajar and Windows Open" draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84194undated620"Green-Silver and Silent" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84195undated621"Green-Silver and Silent" draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84196undated622"Green-Silver and Silent" late draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/841972012623"Green-Silver and Silent," pre-"Believe What You Can"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84198undated624Handwritten drafts (includes draft of book review for "The Cult of The Virgin," and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84199undated625"In a Country of Marvelous Beauty" originalArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84200undated626"In a Country of Marvelous Beauty"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84201undated627"In a Country of Marvelous Beauty" (extra copy)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84202undated628"In a Country of Marvelous Beauty" (extra copy)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84203undated629"In a Country of Marvelous Beauty" excerpt, with notesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84204undated630"Get Home As Best You Can," "Green-Silver and Silent"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84205undated631"Local Journeys"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84207undated632"Local Journeys"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84208undated633"Local Journeys" early drafts, etc.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84209undated634"The Maidens and the Bell" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84206undated635"One for the Bear"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84210undated71"One for the Bear" (extra copy)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84211undated72"One for the Bear" (extra copy)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84212undated73"One for the Bear"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84213201274"Polly" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84214undated75"Rocks In My Pocket" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84215undated76"The Spring"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84216undated77"Snow Company" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84217undated78"Suspenders" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84218undated79"Suspenders" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84219undated710"The Three Pennies" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84220undated711"Uncle James"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84221undated712"Waiting" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84222undated713"The Whistle Boy" annotated draftArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84223undated714"Your Words and Mine"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84224undated715Annotated poem collection (includes "Dark Passage," "The Youghiogheny," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/842301980-1982716Annotated poem drafts (includes "Animation," "The Long Dance," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84225undated717Annotated poem drafts (includes "The Spring," "Jacob's Feet," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84231undated718Annotated poem & prose collection (includes "Falling," "Auld Lang Syne," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84232undated719Annotated poems (includes "Dog Days," "Snowshoe," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84227undated720Annotated poems (includes "Breaking up is Hard to Do", "Lenapehoking," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84226undated721Annotated poems (includes "Flight," "East Bound Train," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84228undated722Annotated poems (includes "Apologue of the Hostess," etc)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84233undated723Annotated poems (includes "Glass Angel," "Sparrows," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84254undated724Annotated poems (includes "Llwyber Cyhoeddus," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84255undated725Annotated poems used in Pittsburgh reading (includes "Dancing to Live," "Yellow Mums," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84229undated726Annotated poems drafts (includes Urban," "Blizzard," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84256ca. 1970-1980727Annotated prose drafts (includes "Snow Company," "Suspenders," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84257undated728Kids' poems (includes typed and handwritten poems, a rejection from "Your Big Backyard," and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84258undated729Non-prose annotated draft (includes "Christmas in July," "Jack Tale," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84259undated730Non-prose (includes "Tightrope," "What We Don't Know," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84260undated731Poem collection (includes "Your Words and Mine," "Diving For the Drowned," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84261undated732Poem collection (includes "White Mulberries," "Worksong," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84262undated733Poem collection (includes "Glass Angel," "Shroud," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84263undated734Poem collection (includes "The Long Dance," "Her Town," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84264undated735Poem collection (includes "Mousehole," etc)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84265undated736Poem collection (includes "Playground," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84266undated737Poem collection (includes "Socks," "She-Bear," etc)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84267undated738Poem collection (includes "Such Little Light," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84268ca. 2009739Poem collection (includes "Trout Moon," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84269undated740Poem drafts (includes "Pennsylvania Turnpike," "Fishing In June," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84270ca. 2014-2017741Poetry and prose collection (includes "The Farmer at Night," "Promises," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84271undated742Poetry drafts (includes "Burning," "As If Toward Light," etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84272undated743Poems annotated by Anna SmuckerArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84273undated744Poems annotated by Anna SmuckerArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84274undated745Miscellaneous annotated poemsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84275undated746Miscellaneous poemsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84276undated747Miscellaneous poems and draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84277ca. 2012748Miscellaneous poems and draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84278ca. 2012749Miscellaneous poems and draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84279ca. 2012750Miscellaneous writingArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84280undated751Workshop poems (includes multiple versions of poem collection titled "10% Only")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84281undated752Draft NotesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84282undated753Draft NotesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84283undated754Series 9. Publications (boxes 8-9)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/842851978-2017Scope and ContentsThis series contains publications of Marc Harshman's work. Poetry collections, books, and letters to the editor are included, among other materials.
"Poetry Northwest"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84288197881"The Georgia Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84289198582"A Gathering of Poets" (book)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84290199283"Sycamore Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84291199284"The Storm" (book)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84292199585"Wēber Studies"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84293199686"Kestrel"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84294199887"Pembroke Magazine"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84295199888"Appalachian Heritage"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84296200489"The Healing Muse"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/842972006810"The Tusculum"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/842982006811"The Alembic"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/842992007812"The Anglican Theological Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843002007813"Cider Press Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843012007814"The Powhatan Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843022007815"Tears In the Fence"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843032007816"From the Other World" (book)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843042007817"Snow Monkey"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843052007-2008818"Rock & Sling"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843062008819"ABZ: A Poetry Magazine"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843072009820"Atlanta Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843082009821"Cider Press Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843092009822"Forge"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843102009823"The Bitter Oleander"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843112010824"Sacred Journey"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843122011825"Appalachian Heritage"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843132012826"Roanoke Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843142012827"Tuesday"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843152013828"A Song for West Virginia" (booklet)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84317201491"Appalachian Heritage"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84318201492"Words"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84319201593"Kestrel"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84320201594"Believe What You Can" (book)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84321201695"Eyes Glowing At the Edge of the Woods" (book)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84322201696"Chariton Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84323201697"Now & Then"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84324201698"The Chattahoochee Review"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843252016-201799"Back Roads" (book)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843262017910Newspaper letters and opinion piecesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843272005-2006911 Series 10. Education Career Materials (boxes 10A-10B)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843281981-1995Scope and ContentsThis series includes material from Marc Harshman's career as a teacher. Items include class photographs, assignment handouts, Harshman's resume, student publications, and more.
Box Description (provided by Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84329undated10A1Resume, teaching philosophyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84330undated10A2Curriculum Vitae (CV) and residency and grant applicationsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843311981-198210A3Bibliographies (includes Appalachian resources, storytelling, and other subjects)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84332undated10A4Class and staff photosArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84333undated10A5Employment materials (includes event invitations, letters, awards, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843341990-199210A6Employment materials (includes Jared Carter visit press release, correspondence, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84335undated10A7Employment materials (includes Reading Council minutes, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84336undated10A8Employment materials (includes school appearances in papers, journals, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84338undated10A9Employment materials (includes "School of Excellence Award" papers and letters, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843391994-199510A10Employment materials (miscellaneous)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84337undated10A11Letters from book readings (includes gifts from students, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84340undated10A12Letters from students in HawaiiArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84341199210A13Letters from Marc Harshman (includes class announcements to parents and thank-you letters)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84342undated10A14Letters from students, parents and colleagues (includes drawings, farewell letters, photos, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84343undated10A15Notes by Marc Harshman (includes basketball coach plans, comments on expanding the reach of creative writing, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84344undated10A16Student work ("A Museum of Diamonds")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84345undated10A17Student work ("Garden Dreams")Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84346undated10A18Student work (includes poetry and prose)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84347undated10A19Student work (includes poetry, prose, and art)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84348undated10A20Student work (includes related materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84349undated10B1Teaching materials (includes writing suggestions, class activities, weekly schedules, and other materials)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84350undated10B2Teaching materials (assignments)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84351undated10B3Teaching materials (includes collected poems and prose)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84352undated10B4Teaching materials (includes collected poems, prose, and notes, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84353undated10B5Teaching materials (includes creative writing materials used for the Fran Simone West Virginia Writing Project)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84354undated10B6Teaching materials (includes materials related to the Center McMechen Elementary school)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84355undated10B7Teaching materials (includes references, class handouts, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84356undated10B8Series 11. Subjects (box 10B)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843571990-2009Scope and ContentsThis series includes programs, playbills, newspaper clippings, and other materials documenting events that Marc Harshman attended. Events include church assemblies, theatre plays, art galleries, workshops, etc.
Art and music materials (Vandalia Gathering booklet, orchestra programs, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843581990-199210B9Art and music materials (includes brochures, admission tickets, playbills, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843592000-200610B10Art and music materials (includes playbills, awards ceremony booklets, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843602007-200910B11Church materials (includes service programs, choir concert programs, sermons, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843612000-200810B12Workshops and conferences attended by Harshman (includes brochures, programs, posters, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843621991-199410B13Workshops and conferences attended by Harshman (includes postcards, programs, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843632000-200810B14Work invoicesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/840141975-200010B15Miscellaneous (includes political newspaper clippings, local news, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84364undated10B16Series 12. Oversize (boxes 11-14)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84365Scope and ContentsThis series contains oversized items from Marc Harshman's collection, including newspaper clippings, galleys, and printed publications, among other materials. Topics include news from Harshman's hometown in Indiana, the West Virginia flood of '85, printed publications by or about Harshman, etc.
Printing press poem entitled "Oxford"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843661993111Clippings sent by Anna Brinkmeier (includes newspaper clippings regarding Cheryl Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843672008112Clippings sent by Anna Brinkmeier (includes clippings regarding Marc Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843682008113Clippings regarding Marc HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843692007114Clippings regarding Cheryl HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843702007115Clippings (Annie Oakley Festival papers)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843711993-1996121Clippings (includes reviews of Marc Harshman's work)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843721989-1993122Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843731991-2009123Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843741989-1993124Clippings (includes collected newspapers, festival programs, political papers, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843751989-2006125Galleys of "Only One" (removed from Publisher Correspondence / Cobblehill Books, Box 5 folder 8)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843761992126Galleys and dead matter of "Moving Days" (removed from Publisher's Correspondence / Cobblehill Books, Box 5 folder 10)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843771995127Salted In the Shell #18 (two copies; contains Marc Harshman's first published poem)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/84378undated128Clippings (includes publications involving Cheryl Harshman)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843792002-2006131Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843801987-1989132Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843811990133Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843821991134Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843831992-1996134Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843841992-1996135Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843851993136Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843862001-2009137Clippings (includes articles about Marc Harshman appearances)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843872003-2007138Clippings (subject collection that includes newspapers from Union City, local news, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843881986-1993141Clippings (subject collection that includes newspapers from Union City, IL, and Moundsville, WV, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843891990-1991142Clippings (subject collection that includes papers from Winchester, Indiana)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843901990-1991143Clippings (subject collection that includes the West Virginia flood of 1985)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843911985-1995144Publications (includes poetry collections, Letters To the Editor, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/843921980-2016145Series 13. Addendum of 2021Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962751970-2022Scope and ContentsThis addendum contains materials collected by Marc Harshman and includes but is not limited to personal and professional correspondence, materials related to Marc Harshman's children's books, newspaper clippings, publication drafts, and other items related to his work and personal life.
CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962761970-2018Scope and ContentsThis sub-series includes personal and professional correspondence with other authors, poets, and artists, including Gael Turnbull, Maggie Anderson, Cynthia Rylant, Jim Burns, and Robert Morgan. Also included is professional communication with various publishing company representatives, fan mail, and personal notes, letters, and cards from family and friends. Some newspaper clippings, photos, and draft publication materials are included.
Miscellaneous Correspondence from Letter BoxArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196277Undated211Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, A-CArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962781983-2019212Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, D-GArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962791985-2021213Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, H-JArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962801973-2018214Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, K-LArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962811985-2020215Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, MArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962821999-2013216Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, N-RArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962831989-2019217Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, SArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962841980-2019218Correspondence Arranged by Harshman, T-ZArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962851990-2020219State Street Press CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962861980-19862110 - 12Correspondence with Peyton HoustonArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962871983-19912113 - 14Correspondence with Jared CarterArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962881984-19932115Correspondence with Cynthia RylantArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962891985-20172116Correspondence with Tim Longville and GrossetesteArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962901970-19852117Correspondence with Jim BurnsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962911981-2009175Correspondence with Jim BurnsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962921981-20092118 - 21Correspondence with Gael TurnbullArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962931976-2022176Correspondence with Gael TurnbullArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962941976-2022221 - 2Correspondence with John FreemanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962951981-2001177 - 11Correspondence with French TeachersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962961989-1990223Miscellaneous Literary CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962971980-2020224Miscellaneous Literary CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962981980-20201712Correspondence with Friends and FamilyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1962991988-2020225 - 6Thank Yous, etc.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963002000-2020227 - 8Correspondence with Barry (Sternlieb) and Maggie (Anderson)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963011976-2020229 - 20Correspondence with Jane SomervilleArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963021980-19852020Miscellaneous Children's MaterialsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963031995-20181714 - 152021Scope and ContentsThis sub-series is a collection of miscellaneous materials arranged by Marc Harshman that are related to his children's books, appearances at schools and children's events, and communication with individuals related to this aspect of his work.
News Clippings and PublicityArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963041980 - 20202018 - 191713Scope and ContentsThis sub-series includes newspaper clippings, periodicals, publication and event flyers, and images used as promotional material for Marc Harshman.
Series 14. Addendum of 2022, Awards, Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Printed MaterialsArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1849501976-2022Scope and ContentsThis addendum contains materials collected by Marc Harshman and includes but is not limited to printed materials, awards received by Marc Harshman, poems and stories produced by Harshman and others, correspondence to and from the Harshman family, as well as professional correspondence between Marc Harshman, publishers, and other authors.
CorrespondenceArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859021976-2022151617Correspondence with Jim and Tessa LowellArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859031976-2012151Correspondence with various authors (including Maggie Anderson)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859041990s152153154155Submission and rejection lettersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185905ca. 1980s-2010s156157158159Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "A-B"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185906ca. 1980s-2010s1510Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "C-D"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185907ca. 1980s-2010s1511Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "E-G"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185908ca. 1980s-2010s1512Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "H-I"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185909ca. 1980s-2010s1513Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "J-L"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185910ca. 1980s-2010s1514Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "M-N"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185911ca. 1990s-2020s1515Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "O-P"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185912ca. 1980s-2010s1516Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "Q-T"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185913ca. 1980s-2010s1517Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "U-V"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185914ca. 1980s-2010s1518Correspondence arranged by Harshman, "W-Z"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185915ca. 1980s-2020s1519Correspondence arranged by Harshman, miscellaneousArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185916ca. 1980s-2010s1520Correspondence between Harshman and "Quarterly West"Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859171980-19811521Correspondence between Harshman and "Ironwood"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859181980-19821522Correspondence between Harshman and Linda AllardtArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859191986 August 111523Letters to the Harshman FamilyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859202010s15241525Miscellaneous correspondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185921ca. 1970s-2020s15261527161162Greeting/Thank you cards to the HarshmansArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859222000s163164165Correspondence between Harshman and Anna Smucker (includes annotated poems)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185923ca. 2000s-2010s166167168Correspondence between Harshman and Dean KellerArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859241989 September 23 - 2020 April 9171Correspondence between Harshman and Caroline JenningsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859251996-2019172Photographs of Marc Harshman mailed to HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/18597520092015Printed MaterialsArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859261980-20211617182125Brochures and programs for various eventsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185930ca. 1980s-2020s169161016111612161316141615Magazine publicationsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859312001-2021161616171618Gardening/ <part> Seed Savers </part> materialsArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185932ca. 1980s-1990s1619181<part> News That Stays News </part> newslettersArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859331994-1996182Miscellaneous printed materialsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185934undated183184Newspaper articles and clippings on HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185963ca. 1980s-2010s252<part> Only One Neighborhood </part> book pagesArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185970undated209<part> Porcupine's Pajama Party </part> by Terry Web HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/18597219902010Books by C.P.T. JenningsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859732011-2018201120122013Teaching materialsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185978undated2017ManuscriptsArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859271990-202117181920Annotated poem and story draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185928undated173Poem draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185929undated174Older poems and stories my Harshman (with minor annotations)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185935undated185186187188189Various poems and stories by Harshman and othersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185936undated18101811181218131814181518161817181818191820<part> As If Toward Light </part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185937undated191<part> The Luck of the Squirrels </part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185938undated192<part> As If We Matter </part> chapbookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185939undated193<part> What Isn't There </part> chapbookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185940undated194<part> Local Journeys </part> manuscript with notesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185941undated195<part> Local Journeys </part> manuscript copyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185942undated196<part> Local Journeys </part> draft manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859431990 September 26197<part> Local Journeys </part> alternative chapbook with correspondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859441994 February and 1994 April198<part> Local Journeys </part> chapbookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859452000 November 14199<part> True </part> manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185946undated1910<part> Three Pennies </part> & <part> For Love or Money </part> with submission notesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859471996-19971911<part> As If The World Would Never End </part> manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185948undated1912<part> A Yellow Afternoon </part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185949undated1913<part> All That Feeds Us </part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185950undated19141915<part> Navigating the Wild Noise </part> & <part> Already Having been </part> draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185951ca. 2010s19161917<part>Snakeskin and Ash </part> manuscript with commentsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185952undated1918<part> One For The Bear </part> manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185953undated1919<part> Woman in Red Anorak </part> manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/18595420171920<part> Burning </part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185955undated1921<part> Green-Silver and Silent </part> draft manuscriptArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185956201219221923192419251926Miscellaneous draft manuscripts with notes from DVGArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859572020-202119271928192919301931<part>Checking the Spring </part> draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185958undated1932193319341935Miscellaneous poem draftsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859592020-20211936193719381939Miscellaneous poems and children's storiesArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185960undated1940Poem drafts and notebooksArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185965undated201202203Keith Maillard's notes on Harshman poemsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185966undated204D.V.G. revisions for Harshman poemsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859672018205Annotated copies of <part> Rasmus & The Princess </part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859681998206<part> Already Having Been </part> manuscript and copyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185969undated207Miscellaneous annotated storiesArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185971undated208Awards and ephemeraArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859611989-20142025West Liberty University Spring Commencement Speaker awardArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859622014 May 1020Event ephemeraArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/185974ca. 2010s2014Various awards and proclamationsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859641989 & 2012251Audiovisual MaterialsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859762012 October 3 - 2012 October 420DVDs of poetry readings by HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1859772012 October 3 - 2012 October 42016Series 15. Addendum of 2023 July 12Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963051976-2023Scope and ContentsThis addendum contains items collected by Marc Harshman and includes but is not limited to posters, drafts of published and unpublished work, publications, correspondence with Anna Egan Smucker, and materials related to Marc Harshman's involvement in local activism.
Publicity MaterialsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963062015-2023Scope and ContentsThis sub-series contains a selection of PR materials including posters, newspaper clippings, and event flyers.
Large Poster, Recipient of 2016-2017 B.B. Maurer WV Folklife Scholar AwardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196307201623Small Poster, Recipient of 2016-2017 B.B. Maurer WV Folklife Scholar AwardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196308201623Recognition Poster from Ohio County Public LibraryArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963092022-11-2223PR Clippings and Event PublicationsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963102020-2023246Publications and ManuscriptsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963111976-2023Scope and ContentsThis sub-series contains manuscripts of published and unpublished work, printed magazines, literary journals, and local publications in which Marc Harshman's works were published, including his first professional publication in the June 6, 1976 edition of
<part>The Disciple</part>.PublicationsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963121976-2010241 - 3Broadside, Susan Hogan MemorialArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963132015-0723Publisher's Proof Copy (F & G) of <part>One Big Family</part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963142015-08-18Oversize 1<part>In Plena Vita – The Full Life: The Collected Poems of Timothy Russell</part> (limited hardcover edition with signed bookplate)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196315202324<part>Appalachian Heritage</part>, Fall 2018, Vol. 46 No. 4Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196316201824<part>Literary Accents</part>, Vol. 1 Issue 4Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196317202124<part>Lullwater Review: A Journal for the Literary Arts</part>, Vol. XXXIArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196318202324<part>Appalachia Unmasked: Pine Mountain Sand Gravel</part>, 2022, Vol. 25Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196319202224<part>Anthology of Appalachian Writers: Barbara Kingsolver</part>, Vol. XVArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196320202324<part>Storms of the Inland Sea: Poems of Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving</part>Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196321202224<part>Raritan</part>, Summer 2022, Vol. XLII, No. 1Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196322202224Published Unpublished ManuscriptsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963231976-2014247CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963241997-2023Scope and ContentsThis sub-series contains correspondence related to Marc Harshman's personal and professional life, including materials related to his work to prevent the closure of Mount de Chantal school and the construction of I-68, correspondence with literary peers, and a letter of recognition from Senator Joe Manchin.
Correspondence with Anna Egan SmuckerArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963251997-2019244Correspondence with Doug Van GundyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963262022-2023245Correspondence Regarding I-68Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963272000-2001248Materials Likely Related to I-68Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963282000-2001249 - 10Correspondence Regarding Mount de ChantalArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1963292008-20112411 - 12Letter of Recognition - Joe ManchinArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196330Undated2413Bundle of Schoolchildren's Artwork Gifted to Marc HarshmanArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/196331Undated23