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The Poets, Washington Post, November 16, 1983. Article documents a gathering in Washington D.C. of the top poets in the country. Each poet read from his/her own work.

Typed 2 page letter from Anne Stanford to May Swenson. Letter discusses one of Swenson's books and Stanfords personal life.

"New and Selected Things Taking Place," Weber State College Stewart Lecture, October 6, 1982. Announces May Swenson as a nationally recognized poet who will give readings from her work.

Typed letter signed 1 page from Anne Sexton to May Swenson. Letter discusses Swenson's book and offers comments and critiques.

The Totem with clipping on verso, "Her poetry stems from life experinces," October 4, 1982. The poem "Totem" by May Swenson is about the Empire State Building and the shape of the poem is supposed to mimic the building's shape. In the article "Her…

Typed letter signed 1 page from Babette Deutsch to May Swenson. Letter discusses Swenson's book.

Typed letter signed 1 page from Babette Deutsch to May Swenson. Deutsch is informing Swenson of her election to become a member of the Department of Literature of the National Institute of Arts and Letters.

W.H. Auden Honored, The New York Times, October 20, 1983. Thirteen poets gathered at the Guggenheim Museum to honor W. H. Auden and his work. May Swenson was among them.

Typed letter signed 1 page from Babette Deustch to May Swenson dated February 11, 1970. Letter discusses Swenson's nomination to the Institute of Arts and Letters and Deutsch's personal life.

Brief typed note signed discusses Swenson's book.