Writers Workshop collection
Biographical/Historical note
The annual Writers Workshops were held by the University of Rochester from 1970 to 1988. Over the course of several days distinguished poets, writers, editors, and publishers would hold classes, talks, and panels on the writing of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Notable guests over the years included Joel Agee, Earle Birney, Malcolm Cowley, George P. Elliott, Linda, Gregg, Dolores Kendrick, D. Keith Mano, Charles Monaghan, Lynne Sharon Schwartz, Mary Lee Settle, William E. Stafford, Matthew Stevenson, and Helen Yglesias.
Scope and Contents note
The Writers Workshop Collection consists of primarily of photographs taken by James S. Peck. Mr. Peck was formerly the Director of Public Relations for the Graduate School of Management (today the Simon Graduate School of Business). He had also handled public relations and promotional activities for Dean Robert Koch of the University School, which included both the Writers Workshop and the University Summer Theater. The collection also contains the annual flyers or programs for most of the years of the series.
Creator
- University of Rochester (Organization)
Dates
- Creation: 1972-1986
Language of Materials
English
Extent
0.37 cubic feet (1 container)
Restrictions on Access
For access to this collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu) at least two business days prior to your planned visit.
Please note: Some materials may be restricted or require permission for use.
Restrictions on Use
To request reproductions or permission to publish materials from the collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu). Researchers may be responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
James S. Peck donated the collection in June 1993.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Writers Workshop Collection, UA355, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Uniform Title
Subject
- University of Rochester (Organization)
- Title
- Writers Workshop collection
- Author
- Eileen L. Fay
- Date
- November 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the University of Rochester Archives Library
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA
archives@library.rochester.edu
