Faith Beamer Cooke papers, 1928-1999.

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Cooke, Faith Beamer. Faith Beamer Cooke papers, 1928-1999.

Faith Beamer Cooke papers, 1928-1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/316808233

The collection consists primarily of material related to Faith Cooke's poetry: drafts, notes, responses, and final versions of her poems. Other materials include her correspondence with publishers, writers, and government officials. These papers reveal the long struggle of a poet trying to gain recognition and an audience, and her persistent efforts to see her work published. The collection also includes papers related to the numerous organizations and events in which Cooke was involved. There is a substantial documentation of her lifelong efforts to expand her knowledge and understanding and to improve her creative techniques.

5.5 linear feet.

Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries