Poets, American -- 20th century

Scope and Contents The papers of Juanita Carman contain fourteen self-published books, including five editions of her most established series, Reach Out, as well as the first and last editions of her series, Super Seniors: African Americans 100 Years and Plus. The other books feature poems, essays, and reading skill pamphlets all written by Carman. Also included are biographical materials, poetry, and self-made...

Scope and Contents The Ida Cullen Cooper papers date from 1928 to 1986 and consist mainly of materials that reflect Cooper's marriage to poet Countee Cullen late in his life and Cooper's efforts to promote his legacy following the poet's death. A smaller amount of material reflects Cooper's own personal life, including items related to her interest in African American and African art. This collection contains correspondence, photographs, new clippings, invitations and programs, publications, financial records,...