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Corso, Gregory
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Cummings, E.E. (Edward Estlin), 1894-1962
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Maas, Willard
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Teacher and poet. From the description of Papers, 1931-1967. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122647889 Willard Maas was a poet and professor of English at Wagner College in Staten Island . Maas was married to filmmaker and journalist Marie Menken; their circle included many influential twentieth century artists and literary figures. From the guide to the Willard Maas papers, Maas (Willard) Papers, 1931-1967, (John Hay Library Special Collections) ...
Warren, Robert Penn, 1905-1989
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Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989), first poet laureate of the United States, was a poet, writer of fiction, and co-author with Cleanth Brooks of influential textbooks on literature. He won Pulitzer Prizes for All the King's Men (1946) and for volumes of poetry, Promises (1958) and Now and Then (1979). From the description of Robert Penn Warren papers, 1906-1989. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702132948 Robert Penn Warren served on the faculty of Louisiana State University, Dept...
Moore, Marianne, 1887-1972
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Poet, acting editor of The Dial magazine, 1925-1929. Born Marianne Craig Moore. From the description of Book manuscripts, 1935-1967. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122417395 From the description of Albums, [ca. 1905-1936]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122524976 From the description of Family correspondence, 1848-1972, bulk 1905-1972. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122540617 From the desc...
