Scott Walker Collection of Graywolf Press
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains books printed by Graywolf Press in the early days of the organization's existence. Most of the books in the collection are poetry chapbooks printed in Port Townsend, Washington. Several of the books are cloth, handbound, signed, and numbered.
Dates
- 1963-1993
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open and available for use by researchers in the Andersen Library Reading Room.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright has been retained by the copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Scott Walker co-founded Graywolf Press in 1974 with Kathleen Foster. The press was first located in Port Townsend, Washington until moving to Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1984. Graywolf's first publications were rare and limited-edition chapbooks of poetry, many of which were printed and hand sewn by Walker himself. These earliest printings include the work of nationally renowned poets such as Tess Gallagher, Stanley Kunitz, and Philip Levine.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 record carton)
Abstract
This collection includes books printed by Graywolf Press.
Physical Location
MLAC (1-24-4)
Acquisition
The collection was donated to the Literary Manuscripts Collection by Scott Walker in August 2012.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and the finding aid written by Kathryn Hujda, 2014, with generous support from Creative Heritage Initiative donors.
- Book publishing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Graywolf Press
- Title
- Scott Walker Collection of Graywolf Press
- Author
- Scott Walker
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Upper Midwest Literary Archives Collecting Area
