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Sanazaro mss., 1982-1989
Summary Information
Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
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Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
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Creator
Sanazaro, Leonard.
TitleSanazaro mss., 1982-1989
Collection No.
LMC 2521
Extent
176 items
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
The Sanazaro mss., ca. 1982-1989,
consist of correspondence and papers of poet and independent scholar Leonard R.
Sanazaro, 1949-2004, relating primarily to his interest in and work on Sylvia
Plath.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Leonard R. Sanazaro, 1949-2004, a poet and independent scholar gave this collection
relating primarily to his interest in and work on Sylvia Plath.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II.
Writings; III. Miscellaneous.
Scope and Content Note
The majority of the letters in the collection are from Sylvia's mother, Aurelia
Schober Plath, 1906-1994, with copies of Sanazaro's letters to Mrs. Plath being
predominantly from 1983. Other correspondents in the collection are friends, and
colleagues of Sanazaro relating to his career as a writer and biographer of poet
Sylvia Plath. Dating primarily from 1983, these files revolve around his work
The Dark Repose, Sylvia Plath: A Radio Biography which
aired October 27, 1983 on radio station KUNR-FM in Reno, Nevada.
The writings consist of a photocopy transcript of Sanazaro's Plath radio biography,
edited by Aurelia Schober Plath, and a draft of his essay,
The
Paradox of Terrible Beauty: Unity in the Late Poems of Sylvia Plath
. The
miscellaneous files include receipts and memorabilia, lecture and reading
announcements, and newspaper clippings.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift. 2005
Usage RestrictionsPrior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however,
patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in
advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly
Library.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Sanazaro mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana.
Processing Information
Processed by staff.
Series:
I. Correspondence
Aurelia Schober Plath, 1982-1989
(6 folders)
Other Correspondents, 1982-1984
(3 folders)
Series:
II. Writings
"The Dark Repose, Sylvia Plath: A Radio Biography (2 voices)."
T.D. (photocopy) with corrections and additions in pencil and ink. 33 p.
"The Paradox of Terrible Beauty: Unity in the Late Poems of Sylvia Plath." A.D. 7 p.
Series:
III. Miscellaneous
Receipts, etc.
Printed. Includes lecture and reading announcements; brochures concerning Neptune Society
Newspaper clippings
