Box 4: Poetry

File — Box: M474.0004

Identifier: M474.01.03.0004

Staff Only

Abstract

Subseries 3: Poetry

2 folders of untitled poetry groupings.

6 folders of untitled poetry manuscripts, including orange folder of autograph poetry fragments and annotated typescripts.

4 large folders of unsorted poetry manuscripts, in autograph leaves, typescripts, and printed typescripts with autograph annotations. Contains unsorted works related to Bijou Books (Bittersweet, Plain Sensibleness, and Fragrant Trappings in 1995), along with autograph drafts of poems. Bulk of drafts are dated 1993–1996, though it is likely many poems were written earlier and reworked around this time for publications.

Psyche + Amor -- In 3 folders, with extensive autograph notes, autograph notecards, autograph notebook of poetry, and printed typescripts with extensive autograph annotations, composition notebook, and other fragments.

Fifteen Poems (Belladonna* 2012, reprinted from Arif Press 1974) -- With folder of uncorrected proofs, and proof of cover.

Fragrant Trappings: Selected by Lucia Berlin (Bijou Books, June 1995) -- With proof of cover (on pink paper), uncorrected proofs of work, and additional uncorrected proofs.

Sensible Plainness (Bijou Books, June 1995) -- 2 folders, with corrected proofs containing autograph notes, printed typescripts with autograph annotations and numbers, and uncorrected proofs.

Dates

1960 - 2018

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 record box)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Bobbie Louise Hawkins Collection consists of art and written works, notebooks, correspondence, photographs, audio/visual items, and other materials created and collected by poet, author, and artist Bobbie Louise Hawkins. The collection is arranged in nine (9) series: 1) Work by BLH; 2) Notebooks; 3) Correspondence; 4) Teaching, Talks, Interviews; 5) Print Materials; 6) Audio/Visual; 7) Photographs; 8) Artworks, Art Files; and 9) Oversized Printed Materials and Assorted.