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Rothenberg (Jerome) Papers
MSS 0010
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Description
Papers of Jerome Rothenberg, American poet, performance artist, editor, translator, and teacher.
Background
Jerome Rothenberg was born in New York City in 1931, the son of Morris and Estelle Lichtenstein Rothenberg. He graduated from
the City College of New York in 1952 and the following year received a Master's Degree in Literature from the University of
Michigan. He spent the years 1953-1955 in the U.S. Army, stationed in Mainz, Germany, and returned for further graduate studies
at Columbia University from 1956 to 1959.
Extent
93.5 Linear feet
(200 archives boxes, 6 card file boxes, 1 carton, 15 flat boxes, and 1 map case folder)
Restrictions
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Availability
Original media formats are restricted. Viewing/listening copies may be available for researchers.