Ruth Moose Papers (#4918) 1960s-2000

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Ruth Moose Papers (#4918) 1960s-2000

Ruth Moose (1938- ), North Carolina writer; reference librarian at Pfeiffer College, 1988-1996; and, since 1996, teacher of creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ruth Moose worked as a free-lance writer, including a stint at the , for which she was a regular columnist, and as poetry editor for the and . In addition to numerous articles, poems, and stories that have appeared in magazines and newspapers, she has published four poetry and two short story collections. Moose is married to artist Talmadge Moose and has two sons. Materials include drafts and published versions of poems, short stories, book reviews, and essays; correspondence; clippings; professional activities files; and collected material. Writings comprise the bulk of the collection. Correspondents include Charles Edward Eaton, Jean Burden, Doris Betts, John Nichols, John Ciardi, Clyde Edgerton, Marianne Gingher, Fred Chappell, Donald Hall, Sam Ragan, Maxine Kumin, and Susan Ludvigson. Clippings are chiefly reviews of Moose's work and interviews with her. Professional activities files contain materials relating to her education, grant applications, workshops and conferences, readings, and book signings. Collected material includes copies and reviews of fellow writers' works. There are also miscellaneous materials relating to Talmadge Moose. Charlotte Observer Uwharrie Review The Arts Journal

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