Cid Corman Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1997-0103

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, with some poetry manuscripts interfiled with the correspondence. Significant correspondents include Donald Allen, Nicholas Dean, Vincent Ferrini, Stephen Jonas, LeRoi Jones, Jeremy Prynne, and letters to David Giannini, Louis Rowan and Benice Weiss.

Dates

1954-1989

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Poet, editor and translator, Cid Corman was born in 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts. Owner of the Origin Press, he was the editor and publisher of Origin magazine.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Poet, editor and translator, Cid Corman was born in 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts. Owner of the Origin Press, he was the editor and publisher of Origin magazine.

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased from Mr. Corman by the University of Connecticut.

Related Material

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