Glen Stemmons Coffield papers 1943-1981

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Glen Stemmons Coffield papers 1943-1981

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During World War II, Glen Stemmons Coffield (1917-1981) was an intern at the famous Civilian Public Service (CPS) camp for conscientious objectors, Camp Waldport, whose Untide Press published two of his books of poems. Later, he was an active force in the Beat and San Francisco Renaissance scenes throughout his creative career. The Coffield Papers contain Coffield's essays, periodicals, plays, poems/poetry-books, prose and miscellaneous work.

33.5 linear feet, 44 containers

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Civilian Public Service. Camp #56 (Waldport, Or.)

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Camp Waldport, Civilian Public Service (CPS) Camp No. 56, was one of three conscientious objector camps in Oregon during World War II. It was established in 1942 and administered by The Civilian Public Service of the Mennonite Central Committee. The main focus of the Camp Waldport interns was the reforestation of Blodgett Peak Burn, a forest that had been heavily logged during World War I and that had suffered devastating wildfires after the war. Camp Waldport was home to the Fine Arts Group, wh...

Grundtvig Folk School

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Coffield, Glen, 1917-1981

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American poet. From the description of Writings of Glen Coffield [ca.1944-1948]. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122453449 Glenn Stemmons Coffield was born in Prescott, Arizona on June 5, 1917. He started writing poetry while a sophomore in high school. He attended Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, Missouri where he became president of the English Club and edited the college literary magazine. In 1940 he received his B.S. degre...