Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Sam Hamill and Tina and Marianne Wolfe Correspondence
1972-1977
Cage 5136
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Hamill, Sam
- Title
- Sam Hamill and Tina and Marianne Wolfe Correspondence
- ID
- Cage 5136
- Date [inclusive]
- 1972-1977
- Extent
- 0.15 Linear feet of shelf space, 2 Folders + 1 Oversize folder
- Location
- (MASC STAFF USE) The oversize promotional item for “The Berrypicker” is placed in an oversize box with other small cages.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- The collection consists of correspondence between Sam Hamill, of the Copper Canyon Press, and sisters Tina and Marianne Wolfe, principally concerning “The Berrypicker”, a book of poems by Marianne Wolfe that was illustrated by Tina Wolfe. There are also letters between the sisters, with references to the literary journals “Silo” and “Spectrum”.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Sam Hamill and Tina and Marianne Wolfe Correspondence, 1972-1977 (Cage 5136)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
In Seattle in the early to mid-1970s, sisters Tina and Marianne Wolfe were poets, friends and occasional house mates with Sam Hamill and Tree Swenson, founders of the Copper Canyon Press. The Copper Canyon Press eventually published Marianne’s book “The Berrypicker”, which was illustrated by Tina.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence between Sam Hamill, of the Copper Canyon Press, and sisters Tina and Marianne Wolfe, principally concerning “The Berrypicker”, a book of poems by Marianne Wolfe that was illustrated by Tina Wolfe. There are also letters between the sisters, which provide context to their relationship with Sam, including references to the literary journals “Silo” and “Spectrum”. References to “Houn” are to Tina’s dog, Calhoun.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by the letter’s authors. An oversize promotional item for “The Berrypicker” is placed in an oversize box on the small cage shelves.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2020
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Accruals
The repository expects to receive additions to this collection.
Acquisition Information
Shannon Wolfe donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2020 (MS.2020.22).
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Gayle O'Hara in 2020.
Related Materials
Related Material
Sam Hamill Papers, 1972-2001 (Cage 700)
Copper Canyon Press Records, 1973-2006 (Cage 708)
Copper Canyon Press Records, 1995-2003 (MS.2004.17)
Jerome Gold Publishing Lives Interview Material, 1991-1994 (Cage 666)
Howard McCord Papers, 1953-1979 (Cage 578)
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Hamill, Sam -- Archives
- Wolfe, Marianne -- Archives
- Wolfe, Tina -- Archives
Creator(s) :
- Wolfe, Marianne
- Wolfe,Tina
Subject(s)
- Poetry
- Women poets, American -- 20th century -- Archives
- Publishers and Publishing
- Literature
Detailed Description of Collection
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Correspondence between Sam Hamill and Tina and Marianne Wolfe 1972-1977 |
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Correspondence between Tina and Marianne Wolfe 1972-1974 |
2 | |||
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Oversize promotional poster for “The Berrypicker” circa 1970s |
3 O.S. | |||