Papers, 1972-2001

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Papers, 1972-2001

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The papers of Sam Hamill consist of documents related to Hamill's own poetry, his role as the editor of other poets' works at Copper Canyon Press, and records of some of his other activities. The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, Hamill's appointment calendars, and ephemeral items.

25 linear feet.

Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7780681

Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries

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Copper Canyon Press

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Copper Canyon Press (CCP), a nonprofit publishing company, was founded in 1972 by Sam Hamill, poet and translator, and Holly (Tree) Swenson, book designer, in Denver, CO. In 1974 Hamill and Swenson relocated the company to Port Townsend, WA. They established the press to publish poetry exclusively, within the tradition of serious literary publishing. Their first titles were printed from hand-set type on antique letterpresses, but they soon began publishing more-affordable trade books. ...

Hamill, Sam

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Poet, author, and founding editor of Copper Canyon Press. From the description of Papers, 1972-2001 (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 60588210 Founder of the Copper Canyon Press. From the description of Sam Hamill oral history, 2009 Nov. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 703257694 Poet, editor, translator, and essayist. Full name: Sam Patrick Hamill; b. 1943. From the description of American voices: poems for the White House...