Ruth Daigon Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1970-0004

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of nearly three decades of poetry by Daigon. Poems are arranged by year of composition. The collection also contains the author's correspondence with publishers in regard to her work and 23 notebooks of drafts. Materials used in the publication of Poets on are housed separately.

Two folders of personal materials have been restricted by the donor. These materials may only be accessed with the author's heirs written permission.

Dates

1966-2007

Access

The collection is open and available for research, except for two folders of personal materials that have been restricted by the donor. These materials may only be accessed with the written permission of the heirs.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Ruth Daigon, an award-winning American poet, singer and editor, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She received a B.A. with honors from the University of Manitoba. Her career in music as a soprano brought her into contact with New York Pro Musica, appearances on Columbia recordings, CBS-TV, recitals and tours. Her poetry has been published in hundreds of literary magazines and in several anthologies, including the De Kalb Literary Art Journal Anthology, Shenandoah, The Southern Review, and Poetry Now. For a time she served as editor of Poets On magazine. Until 1996, when the Daigons moved to California, Ms. Daigon and her husband, Arthur, lived in Chaplin, Connecticut, where she also edited and published Poets on, a poetry magazine. Ruth Daigon died at her home in Corte Madera, California on February 17, 2010.

Extent

8.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Ruth Daigon, an award-winning American poet, singer and editor, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her career in music as a soprano brought her into contact with New York Pro Musica, appearances on Columbia recordings, CBS-TV, recitals and tours. Ruth Daigon’s poetry has been published in hundreds of literary magazines and in several anthologies. Ruth Daigon died on February 17, 2010.