Guide to the George W. de Schweinitz - Denise Levertov archive M2860
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2022
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: George W. de Schweinitz - Denise Levertov archive
Creator:
Levertov, Denise, 1923-1997
source:
Cloud, Gerald W.
Creator:
De Schweinitz, George
Identifier/Call Number: M2860
Physical Description:
1.5 Linear Feet
(3 manuscript storage boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1946-1996
Biographical / Historical
George de Schweinitz (1913-1990) was an American writer, professor, and poet.
Denise Levertov (1923-1997) was an American poet and teacher.
Scope and Contents
This collection primarily consists of George de Schweinitz's unpublished writings on Denise Levertov. Some of this material
contains editorial notes from Levertov. There are also poems by George de Schweintz and Alex de Schweinitz which contain annotations
and remarks by Denise Levertov. Included in the collection is correspondence between Denise Levertov and George de Schweinitz,
Elizabeth de Schweinitz, Alex de Schweinitz, and Clark de Schweinitz. Finally there are five published works that contain
inscriptions by Denise Levertov.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials
are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy. Selected video from this collection has
been digitized and is available in the Special Collections reading room.
Conditions Governing Use
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], George W. de Schweinitz - Denise Levertov archive (M2860). Department of Special Collections and
University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Poets, American
American literature -- 20th century
Correspondence.
Cloud, Gerald W.
Box 1, folder 1
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 1
Box 1, folder 2
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 1 - T notes
Box 1, folder 3
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 2
Box 1, folder 4
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 2 - T notes
Box 1, folder 5
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 3
Box 1, folder 6
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 3 - T notes
Box 1, folder 7
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 3 - T
Box 1, folder 8
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 4 - T
Box 1, folder 9
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 5 - T
Box 1, folder 10
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 5-6 - T
Box 1, folder 11
George de Schweinitz unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov: Chapter 6 - T
Box 1, folder 12
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (1 of 11)
Scope and Contents
Many of the leaves include manuscript annotations by Denise Levertov and show evidence of George de Schweinitz' revisions
and rewrites based on Levertov's suggestions.
Box 1, folder 13
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (2 of 11)
Box 1, folder 14
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (3 of 11)
Box 1, folder 15
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (4 of 11)
Box 1, folder 16
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (5 of 11)
Box 1, folder 17
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (6 of 11)
Box 2, folder 1
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (7 of 11)
Box 2, folder 2
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (8 of 11)
Box 2, folder 3
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (9 of 11)
Box 2, folder 4
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (10 of 11)
Box 2, folder 5
Fragments from George de Schweinitz's unpublished monograph on Denise Levertov (11 of 11)
Box 2, folder 6
George de Schweinitz writing with Denise Levertov notes
Box 2, folder 7
George de Schweinitz writing with Denise Levertov notes
Box 2, folder 8
George de Schweinitz writing with Denise Levertov notes: "Candles in Babylon", "Chapter 7", and "Chapter 8"
Box 2, folder 9
George de Schweinitz writing with Denise Levertov notes: "Oblique prayers"
Box 2, folder 10
George de Schweinitz writing
Box 2, folder 11
George de Schweinitz writing
Box 2, folder 12
George de Schweinitz correspondence to Clark de Schweinitz
1977
Box 2, folder 13
George de Schweinitz correspondence to Denise Levertov
1976-1989
Box 2, folder 14
Denise Levertov correspondence to George de Schweinitz
1976-1981
Box 2, folder 15
Denise Levertov correspondence to George de Schweinitz
Box 2, folder 16
Denise Levertov correspondence to George de Schweinitz
Box 2, folder 17
Denise Levertov correspondence to George de Schweinitz
Box 3, folder 1
Denise Levertov correspondence to Alex de Schweinitz
1989-1996
Box 3, folder 2
Denise Levertov correspondence to Alex de Schweinitz
1991-1992
Box 3, folder 3
Denise Levertov correspondence to Elizabeth de Schweinitz
1988-1995
Box 3, folder 4
The double image. Denise Levertov, Cresset Press
1946
Scope and Contents
With an inscription from Denise Levertov to George de Schweinitz and Elizabeth de Schweinitz.
Box 3, folder 5
O taste and see. Denise Levertov, New Directions
1964
Scope and Contents
With a 1976 inscription by Denise Levertov.
Box 3, folder 6
Light up the cave. Denise Levertov, New Directions
1981
Scope and Contents
With an inscription from Denise Levertov to George de Schweinitz and Elizabeth de Schweinitz, 1982.
Box 3, folder 7
Seasons of light. Denise Levertov, Rice University Press
1988
Scope and Contents
With an inscription from Denise Levertov to George de Schweinitz and Elizabeth de Schweinitz.
Box 3, folder 8
Lake mountain moon. Denise Levertov, Tangram
1990
Scope and Contents
With an inscription from Denise Levertov to Elizabeth de Schweinitz, 1990.
