May Swenson papers, 1932-1998.

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May Swenson papers, 1932-1998.

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Correspondence, writings, and professional papers in three broad series: Series I contains personal correspondence, autobiographical writings by Swenson, and materials pertaining to her family and their history; Series II contains professional correspondence, awards and honors, publicity, and business related records; Series III contains examples of Swenson's writings, mainly poems but also including a play script and folklore interviews conducted for the W.P.A.'s Folklore Project during the Great Depression.

5 linear feet (6 boxes)

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Swenson, May, 1913-1989

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May Swenson (1913-1989) was born in Logan, Utah. Graduated from Utah State University in 1934. Notable author and poet. Became the editor for New Directions Press in 1959. Frequently classified as a nature poet, Swenson received much praise for her descriptions of natural phenomena and her sensory tone. Her chief themes were animal and human behavior, sexuality, death, and the nature of art and perception. From the description of May Swenson papers, 1932-1998. (Utah State University...