Miscellaneous Letters, 1997 and earlier, added to the text, 1967-1998

The papers of Joseph Parisi, editor of Poetry from 1983-2008, ca. 15,750 items, 45 document boxes,23 cubic feet, include speeches, lectures, and introductions by Parisi; journal articles and reviews; literary correspondence; principally with poets, literary editors, and critics; miscellaneous materials related to the history of Poetry magazine; research materials, drafts and proofs related to publicaton of Dear Editor:a history of Poetry in letters: the first fifty years,1912-1962,; Between the lines: a history of Poetry in letters; and The Poetry anthology,1912-2002:ninety years of America's most distinguished verse magazine; documents by or about John Frederick Nims, including copies of letters, articles, and manuscripts; documents related to educational programs and large national projects with the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities; and, miscellaneous printed materials.

The Addition in Series 8 (Box 46) contains typescripts, offprints, cards, and galley proofs. Folder 1 includes a signed offprint of Karl Shapiro, "The Jewish Problem, a typescript of Albert Goldbarth, "The Lake" with pink cover sheet. There is a New Year's card from Richard Foerster and Steve Miller, a New Year's card from Erica Jong and family, and an annotated note signed from Nickole Brown.

Folder 2 contains proofs of Alice Fulton, "Powers of Congress," and proofs of Gary Soto, "Black Hair," and Proofs of Gary Soto, "Who Will Know Us?"