Maryland State Poetry Society Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: R0081-MSPS
Scope and Contents
The Maryland State Poetry Society Records contain poetry books by various authors, correspondence, newsletters, poetry magazines, MSP Society constitutions, and Lizette Woodworth Reese memorabilia.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-1986
- Creation: Bulk dates: 1960-1975
Creator
- Maryland State Poetry Society (Organization)
- Reese, Lizette Woodworth, 1856-1935 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
Founded 1956 on the centennial of the birth of Maryland poet Lizette Woodworth Reese, the Maryland State Poetry Society was organized to promote the creation and appreciation of poetry and to advance cultural interests in Maryland through publications and poetry programs in cooperation with related arts.
Extent
7.83 Linear Feet (10 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Source of acquisition unknown
Processing Information
This collection is currently unprocessed.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Maryland State Poetry Society Records
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by archives staff. Revised by Aiden Faust (2011). Revised by Laura Bell (2022).
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Baltimore Studies Archives Repository
Contact:
H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, Room 104
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-4253
specialcollections@ubalt.edu
H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, Room 104
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-4253
specialcollections@ubalt.edu