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The Padraic and Mary Colum Collection
Collection
Identifier: BUSC-1977-001
Abstract
Collection of writings, correspondence, photographs, and other materials of Irish author, Padraic Colum (1881–1972) and his wife, Irish author, Mary Colum (née Maguire, 1884-1957). Padraic Colum was a poet, novelist, dramatist, and playwright and was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival. During his lifetime, Colum published more than 50 volumes of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama, children’s literature, and folklore. Mary Colum was also a prolific literary...
Dates:
1890-1997; Majority of material found in 1938-1964; nd
Hazard Lewis Farms collection
Collection
Identifier: BUSC-2006-002
Abstract
This collection includes material relating to the history and operations of the Hazard Lewis Farms, once located on the current site of Binghamton University's main campus. Contents include manuscript descriptions and background material about the farm, ephemeral items relating to the farm's operations, and photographs of the farm site. Several documents relating to Binghamton in the 1940s are also included.
Dates:
1934 - 1942; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1942
Molly Peacock papers
Collection
Identifier: BUSC-2003-001
Abstract
The Molly Peacock papers contains personal and literary related correspondence, manuscript drafts and revisions of this American poet's prose and poetry works, publications, teaching materials, and photographs. The collection also contains artwork such as paintings by Molly Peacock and by other artists, as well as posters, particularly
posters from Poetry in Motion on New York’s subway and buses, advertisements, and costumes for poetry readings and other events. The Binghamton University...
Dates:
1955 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1997
The Max Reinhardt Archives
Collection
Identifier: 5749
Overview
The Max Reinhardt Library and Archives at Binghamton University is one of several notable collections worldwide of books and manuscripts dealing with the work of the Austro-German theatre director Max Reinhardt (1873-1943). It contains approximately 15,000 books from Reinhardt’s personal library and over 10,000 manuscripts, items of correspondence, photographs, programs, critical reviews, directorial promptbooks, writings, and related supporting materials totaling approximately 100 cubic...
Dates:
1880 - 1984; Majority of material found in 1894-1973