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2006 A Remarkable Legacy: Hopwood Winners from Arthur Miller to Elizabeth Kostova

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H o p w o o d Winners H o p w o o d Winners from Arthur Miller from Arthur Miller to Elizabeth Kostova to Elizabeth Kostova

A A REMARKABLE REMARKABLE LEGACY LEGACY

Hopwood Winners Hopwood Winners from from Arthur Miller Arthur Miller to to Elizabeth Kostova Elizabeth Kostova

Special Collections Library Special Collections Library University of Michigan University of Michigan Ann, Arbor, Michigan Ann, Arbor, Michigan 2006 2006

Exhibit Hours Exhibit Hours 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Saturday

Copyright 2006 by the University of Michigan Library Copyright 2006 by the University of Michigan Library University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

University of Michigan Board of Regents: University of Michigan Board of Regents: David A. Brandon Laurence B. Deitch David A. Brandon Laurence B. Deitch Olivia P. Maynard Rebecca McGowan Olivia P. Maynard Rebecca McGowan Andrew C. Richner Andrea Fischer Newman Andrew C. Richner Andrea Fischer Newman S. Martin Taylor Katherine E. White S. Martin Taylor Katherine E. White Mary Sue Coleman (ex officio) Mary Sue Coleman (ex officio)

Catalog design: Morgan Jones Catalog design: Morgan Jones

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Introduction Introduction

Avery Hopwood – what a life and what a gift! A graduate of Michigan in 1905 Avery Hopwood – what a life and what a gift! A graduate of Michigan in 1905 and a dramatist who enjoyed immense success on Broadway from 1906 until 1927, and a dramatist who enjoyed immense success on Broadway from 1906 until 1927, Hopwood led a short yet luminous life. His plays averaged 206 performances each, Hopwood led a short yet luminous life. His plays averaged 206 performances each, satisfying audiences with comedies and bedroom farces filled with the risqué, the satisfying audiences with comedies and bedroom farces filled with the risqué, the titillating, and the naughty. His popularity led to great wealth, and after his death in titillating, and the naughty. His popularity led to great wealth, and after his death in 1928, the University of Michigan was the recipient of a generous bequest of one- 1928, the University of Michigan was the recipient of a generous bequest of one- fifth of his estate. fifth of his estate.

The Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Awards in Creative Writing were The Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Awards in Creative Writing were established in 1930 following the terms of Hopwood’s will. Since the first contest established in 1930 following the terms of Hopwood’s will. Since the first contest in 1931, young writers have been drawn to the University’s writing programs, and in 1931, young writers have been drawn to the University’s writing programs, and have been rewarded with prizes that now average between $1,000 and $7,000 and have been rewarded with prizes that now average between $1,000 and $7,000 and total about $120,000 per year. Awards are given in drama/screenplay, essay, novel, total about $120,000 per year. Awards are given in drama/screenplay, essay, novel, short fiction, and poetry. short fiction, and poetry.

Seventy-five years of encouraging young writers is in itself a remarkable Seventy-five years of encouraging young writers is in itself a remarkable legacy. But the individuals who have come to Michigan to challenge themselves in legacy. But the individuals who have come to Michigan to challenge themselves in proven programs of quality writing instruction are the ones who have made the proven programs of quality writing instruction are the ones who have made the Hopwood Awards famous. Such well-known authors as Arthur Miller, Norman Hopwood Awards famous. Such well-known authors as Arthur Miller, Norman Rosten, Robert Hayden, John Ciardi, Frank O’Hara, Marge Piercy, Milan Stitt, Rosten, Robert Hayden, John Ciardi, Frank O’Hara, Marge Piercy, Milan Stitt, Nancy Willard, Lawrence Kasdan, and Jane Kenyon are only of few of the Nancy Willard, Lawrence Kasdan, and Jane Kenyon are only of few of the hundreds who have established successful writing careers after leaving Michigan. hundreds who have established successful writing careers after leaving Michigan.

This exhibit celebrates these authors, and especially the ones who have chosen This exhibit celebrates these authors, and especially the ones who have chosen Michigan’s Special Collections Library to be the repository for their papers. This Michigan’s Special Collections Library to be the repository for their papers. This library holds the archive for the Hopwood Awards program, and, over the years, library holds the archive for the Hopwood Awards program, and, over the years, has been developing a collection of books and papers by Hopwood winners. has been developing a collection of books and papers by Hopwood winners. Current students study the creative process of earlier Michigan writers and, in so Current students study the creative process of earlier Michigan writers and, in so doing, they sometimes find the inspiration that has hitherto eluded them. doing, they sometimes find the inspiration that has hitherto eluded them.

On display are manuscripts, letters, photos, broadsides, books, and artistic pieces On display are manuscripts, letters, photos, broadsides, books, and artistic pieces reflecting the creative range of these innovative writers. Their work is a testament reflecting the creative range of these innovative writers. Their work is a testament to Avery Hopwood’s vision of establishing a program that would support writers to Avery Hopwood’s vision of establishing a program that would support writers who attempt something new, unusual, and radical (words used in Hopwood’s who attempt something new, unusual, and radical (words used in Hopwood’s will). Although the exhibit has space to highlight only eighteen authors and to will). Although the exhibit has space to highlight only eighteen authors and to acknowledge only twenty-two more through the inclusion of selected publications, acknowledge only twenty-two more through the inclusion of selected publications, it serves as a reminder of Michigan’s commitment to good writing. The Hopwood it serves as a reminder of Michigan’s commitment to good writing. The Hopwood Awards program is indeed a lasting and remarkable legacy touching the lives of Awards program is indeed a lasting and remarkable legacy touching the lives of some of the best literary talents of the past, present, and, no doubt, the future. some of the best literary talents of the past, present, and, no doubt, the future.

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Special thanks in the preparation of this exhibit go to fellow curators Kathleen Special thanks in the preparation of this exhibit go to fellow curators Kathleen Dow, Peggy Daub, and Julie Herrada, each of whom prepared the text and displays Dow, Peggy Daub, and Julie Herrada, each of whom prepared the text and displays for one or more authors whose work they knew and whose papers they had packed, for one or more authors whose work they knew and whose papers they had packed, processed, or cataloged. Ms. Dow and Shannon Zachary were, as always, processed, or cataloged. Ms. Dow and Shannon Zachary were, as always, invaluable in mounting the exhibit, and staff member Morgan Jones helped with invaluable in mounting the exhibit, and staff member Morgan Jones helped with text and brochure preparation. The assistance from each person is gratefully text and brochure preparation. The assistance from each person is gratefully acknowledged. acknowledged.

Kathryn Beam, Curator Kathryn Beam, Curator

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TABLE: Nancy Willard TABLE: Nancy Willard

Nancy Willard (1936 - ) Nancy Willard (1936 - ) Freshman award, essay, 1955 Freshman award, essay, 1955 Freshman award, poetry, 1955 Freshman award, poetry, 1955 Minor award, poetry, 1955 Minor award, poetry, 1955 Minor award, essay, 1956 Minor award, essay, 1956 Minor award, poetry, 1957 Minor award, poetry, 1957 Major award, essay, 1958 Major award, essay, 1958 Major award, poetry, 1958 Major award, poetry, 1958

The winner of seven (!) Hopwood awards, Nancy Willard lives in Poughkeepsie, The winner of seven (!) Hopwood awards, Nancy Willard lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, with her husband Eric Lindbloom, himself a Hopwood winner. In 1959 New York, with her husband Eric Lindbloom, himself a Hopwood winner. In 1959 she held a Woodrow Wilson fellowship at Stanford while working on her master’s she held a Woodrow Wilson fellowship at Stanford while working on her master’s degree, returning to Michigan for her Ph.D. (1963). She teaches in the English degree, returning to Michigan for her Ph.D. (1963). She teaches in the English Department at Vassar College and is a regular at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Department at Vassar College and is a regular at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Among her many awards are the John Newbery Medal and the Conference. Among her many awards are the John Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Honor Book Award, both given in 1982 for A Visit to William Blake’s Caldecott Honor Book Award, both given in 1982 for A Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers. Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers.

Known as a poet, short story writer, illustrator, and literary critic, Willard is also a Known as a poet, short story writer, illustrator, and literary critic, Willard is also a novelist. Things Invisible to See (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984) draws on her novelist. Things Invisible to See (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984) draws on her Michigan roots. Set in Ann Arbor on the eve of World War II, Willard develops a Michigan roots. Set in Ann Arbor on the eve of World War II, Willard develops a wonderful baseball story, love story, and war story that, in the words of one wonderful baseball story, love story, and war story that, in the words of one reviewer, “infuses the everyday with magic and makes the magical seem real.” reviewer, “infuses the everyday with magic and makes the magical seem real.” This first novel was honored as a Young Adult Best Book by the American Library This first novel was honored as a Young Adult Best Book by the American Library Association. Association.

Nancy Willard. Things Invisible to See. Manuscript pages and Cold Friday’s Nancy Willard. Things Invisible to See. Manuscript pages and Cold Friday’s bottle shelf. bottle shelf.

Willard wrote several drafts of Things Invisible to See. Shown here are pages from Willard wrote several drafts of Things Invisible to See. Shown here are pages from Chapter 33 in which the young woman Clare Bishop, having been hit on the head Chapter 33 in which the young woman Clare Bishop, having been hit on the head by a particularly fast-flying baseball, receives a visit from Cold Friday, a healer by a particularly fast-flying baseball, receives a visit from Cold Friday, a healer from Trinidad who only agreed to treat the white girl as a favor to a friend. from Trinidad who only agreed to treat the white girl as a favor to a friend.

Cold Friday is a pivotal character in the novel, providing the means for Clare to Cold Friday is a pivotal character in the novel, providing the means for Clare to overcome her lower-body paralysis. She is a larger-than-life presence, a being that overcome her lower-body paralysis. She is a larger-than-life presence, a being that was given a pass from God “good for traveling between the lands of the living and was given a pass from God “good for traveling between the lands of the living and the dead.” Willard placed herself into Cold Friday’s world by making copies of the the dead.” Willard placed herself into Cold Friday’s world by making copies of the spirit bottles the healer used to draw out the devil’s old spell. Shown here is Cold spirit bottles the healer used to draw out the devil’s old spell. Shown here is Cold Friday’s bottle shelf. Friday’s bottle shelf. 5 5

Nancy Willard. Household Tales of Moon and Water. San Diego: Harcourt Nancy Willard. Household Tales of Moon and Water. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1982. Brace Jovanovich, 1982. Ladder of Angels. Fabric construction. Ladder of Angels. Fabric construction.

By surrounding herself with the characters of her poems and stories while she is By surrounding herself with the characters of her poems and stories while she is writing them, Willard says that they then take on individual identities, and that she writing them, Willard says that they then take on individual identities, and that she as writer simply records their lives and activities. This can even be true for angels as writer simply records their lives and activities. This can even be true for angels and other presences of the spiritual world. For the poem “Angels in and other presences of the spiritual world. For the poem “Angels in Winter” (published in this collection) Willard constructed this ladder of angels, Winter” (published in this collection) Willard constructed this ladder of angels, creating the figures from an amazing array of materials. The result is a fine creating the figures from an amazing array of materials. The result is a fine blending of literary and sculptural art. blending of literary and sculptural art.

Over the years critics have commented on Willard’s fascination with the spirit Over the years critics have commented on Willard’s fascination with the spirit world and the role of angels in everyday life. Dabney Stuart says in Library world and the role of angels in everyday life. Dabney Stuart says in Library Journal that Willard’s work reflects a commitment to “the basic order that unites us Journal that Willard’s work reflects a commitment to “the basic order that unites us all,” the living and the dead, and that she is a skilled, imaginative writer, “proud all,” the living and the dead, and that she is a skilled, imaginative writer, “proud and humble before creation.” and humble before creation.”

Nancy Willard. When There were Trees: a Poem. San Diego: Brighton Press, Nancy Willard. When There were Trees: a Poem. San Diego: Brighton Press, 1999. 1999.

This poem was first published in Willard’s Carpenter of the Sun (Liveright This poem was first published in Willard’s Carpenter of the Sun (Liveright Publishing, 1974) and later included in Household Tales of Moon and Water Publishing, 1974) and later included in Household Tales of Moon and Water (shown here). It attracted the attention of paper artist Merilyn Britt, who began (shown here). It attracted the attention of paper artist Merilyn Britt, who began collecting color from tree material to dye paper and suggested the idea of a special collecting color from tree material to dye paper and suggested the idea of a special publication to Michele Burgess of Brighton Press. Burgess then created the publication to Michele Burgess of Brighton Press. Burgess then created the images, the endpapers, and printed the forest of drypoints. The result is an images, the endpapers, and printed the forest of drypoints. The result is an excellent example of a fine press publication merging text, image, and presentation. excellent example of a fine press publication merging text, image, and presentation. Brighton Press has published several other poems by Willard, including Brighton Press has published several other poems by Willard, including “Swimming Lessons,” “Poem Made of Water,” and “The River That Runs Two “Swimming Lessons,” “Poem Made of Water,” and “The River That Runs Two Ways.” Ways.”

Nancy Willard. The Ballad of Biddy Early. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1989. Nancy Willard. The Ballad of Biddy Early. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1989. Biddy Early’s Cupboard. Wood, paint, antlers, ceramic. Biddy Early’s Cupboard. Wood, paint, antlers, ceramic.

Nancy Willard says that she first heard about Biddy Early from a childhood family Nancy Willard says that she first heard about Biddy Early from a childhood family friend, Mrs. O’Brien, who told her that this remarkable woman was known and friend, Mrs. O’Brien, who told her that this remarkable woman was known and loved throughout Ireland in the nineteenth century as the Wise Woman of Clare. loved throughout Ireland in the nineteenth century as the Wise Woman of Clare. Born in 1798, Biddy Early used a small blue bottle to aid in her prophecies and Born in 1798, Biddy Early used a small blue bottle to aid in her prophecies and cures. Willard offers the story of Biddy Early in this sequence of fifteen songs, cures. Willard offers the story of Biddy Early in this sequence of fifteen songs, poems, limericks and ballads. The American edition was illustrated by Barry poems, limericks and ballads. The American edition was illustrated by Barry Moser. Moser.

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While writing this work, Willard built the cupboard that Biddy used to help her see While writing this work, Willard built the cupboard that Biddy used to help her see the future. The poem from the collection that refers specifically to the cupboard is the future. The poem from the collection that refers specifically to the cupboard is “Biddy Rejoices in her Seven-toed Cat,” painted by Willard on the back of the “Biddy Rejoices in her Seven-toed Cat,” painted by Willard on the back of the cupboard. cupboard.

CASE 1: Betty Smith CASE 1: Betty Smith

Betty Smith (1896 – 1972) Betty Smith (1896 – 1972) Major award, no category, 1931 Major award, no category, 1931

One member of the first class of Hopwood winners was Elizabeth Wehner Smith. One member of the first class of Hopwood winners was Elizabeth Wehner Smith. Like most writing students at Michigan at this time, Smith studied playwriting Like most writing students at Michigan at this time, Smith studied playwriting under Professor Kenneth Rowe. Woman Racket, one of her student plays, is a under Professor Kenneth Rowe. Woman Racket, one of her student plays, is a delightful comedy about a sly woman conning money out of philandering husbands delightful comedy about a sly woman conning money out of philandering husbands in a most ingenious fashion. in a most ingenious fashion.

Smith was prolific as a playwright, but her most famous work was her novel A Tree Smith was prolific as a playwright, but her most famous work was her novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Harper, 1943). The photocopy of “How the Tree Grew” is Grows in Brooklyn (Harper, 1943). The photocopy of “How the Tree Grew” is reproduced from the inside of the dust jacket for this copy of the eighth printing. reproduced from the inside of the dust jacket for this copy of the eighth printing. The success of the novel is best described in Smith’s own letter (2 November 1943) The success of the novel is best described in Smith’s own letter (2 November 1943) to her sister and a note card Smith used to answer her fan mail (both shown here). to her sister and a note card Smith used to answer her fan mail (both shown here).

In 1951 she and veteran Broadway producer-playwright George Abbott In 1951 she and veteran Broadway producer-playwright George Abbott collaborated on a musical version, and, by the time of her death, A Tree Grows in collaborated on a musical version, and, by the time of her death, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn had sold over 4,000,000 copies, had been translated into sixteen Brooklyn had sold over 4,000,000 copies, had been translated into sixteen languages, and had been made into a movie. On display is the dust jacket from the languages, and had been made into a movie. On display is the dust jacket from the first edition of the Smith/Abbott musical version of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, first edition of the Smith/Abbott musical version of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, along with reproductions of photos of the premier production, which opened April along with reproductions of photos of the premier production, which opened April 19, 1957, at the Alvin Theatre, New York City. In addition, the case includes a 19, 1957, at the Alvin Theatre, New York City. In addition, the case includes a reproduction of a poster used by the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, reproduction of a poster used by the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut, to advertise its 2003 fortieth anniversary of presenting “Goodspeed Connecticut, to advertise its 2003 fortieth anniversary of presenting “Goodspeed Musicals.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was featured during that season. Musicals.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was featured during that season.

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CASE 2: Dorothy Boillotat Donnelley and Harold Courlander CASE 2: Dorothy Boillotat Donnelley and Harold Courlander

Dorothy Boillotat Donnelly (1903 – 1994) Dorothy Boillotat Donnelly (1903 – 1994) Major award, essay, 1931 Major award, essay, 1931

The first year of the Hopwood Awards, 1931, produced a bumper crop of young The first year of the Hopwood Awards, 1931, produced a bumper crop of young writers who went on to successful careers as essayists, poets, novelists, or writers who went on to successful careers as essayists, poets, novelists, or playwrights. Dorothy Boillotat was one of them with her collection of six essays playwrights. Dorothy Boillotat was one of them with her collection of six essays entitled Mosaic. Although these never proceeded to publication in their entirety, entitled Mosaic. Although these never proceeded to publication in their entirety, editor Eugene Jolas selected four of them for inclusion in his avant-garde editor Eugene Jolas selected four of them for inclusion in his avant-garde magazine, transition, published in Paris during the 1930s. The third Hopwood magazine, transition, published in Paris during the 1930s. The third Hopwood sketch, “Sensing,” appeared in transition, no. 23 (July 1935). sketch, “Sensing,” appeared in transition, no. 23 (July 1935).

Also shown here are books of Donnelly’s poetry, most published from the 1960s Also shown here are books of Donnelly’s poetry, most published from the 1960s and later. The poems “Interior: Five O’clock” and “A Concern for Beauty” are and later. The poems “Interior: Five O’clock” and “A Concern for Beauty” are part of the collection Trio in a Mirror, published by the University of Arizona Press part of the collection Trio in a Mirror, published by the University of Arizona Press in 1960. Kudzu and Other Poems was brought out by Pourboire Press in 1978, and in 1960. Kudzu and Other Poems was brought out by Pourboire Press in 1978, and The Palace of Being: New and Selected Poems was published by Loyla University The Palace of Being: New and Selected Poems was published by Loyla University Press in 1990, just four years before her death. Press in 1990, just four years before her death.

Harold Courlander (1908 – 1996) Harold Courlander (1908 – 1996) Minor awards, essay and drama, 1931 Minor awards, essay and drama, 1931 Major award, essay, 1932 Major award, essay, 1932

Harold Courlander was yet another winner in 1931 who proceeded during his long Harold Courlander was yet another winner in 1931 who proceeded during his long career to publish over thirty-five books and numerous articles. His work was career to publish over thirty-five books and numerous articles. His work was largely as an essayist and novelist in the area of African, African-American, and largely as an essayist and novelist in the area of African, African-American, and Caribbean cultures and folklore. Caribbean cultures and folklore.

He began, however, with a play, Swamp-Mud, which won a minor award in 1931. He began, however, with a play, Swamp-Mud, which won a minor award in 1931. It was produced by the Play Production of Ann Arbor at the Lydia Mendelssohn It was produced by the Play Production of Ann Arbor at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in May, 1931, and again by the Gilpin Players of Cleveland at the Karamu Theatre in May, 1931, and again by the Gilpin Players of Cleveland at the Karamu Theatre in March, 1935. In 1936 Maurice Kaplan published the play in a run of Theatre in March, 1935. In 1936 Maurice Kaplan published the play in a run of 100 copies. 100 copies.

Courlander’s best-known work is the novel The African (New York: Crown, 1967), Courlander’s best-known work is the novel The African (New York: Crown, 1967), shown here with his first manuscript draft and a 1993 paperback reprint. In 1978 shown here with his first manuscript draft and a 1993 paperback reprint. In 1978 Courlander brought a suit against Alex Haley for copyright infringement. After Courlander brought a suit against Alex Haley for copyright infringement. After seeing the television production of Roots and giving the printed work a close and seeing the television production of Roots and giving the printed work a close and

8 8 careful reading, Courlander recognized a fair number of similarities and word-for- careful reading, Courlander recognized a fair number of similarities and word-for- word copying. Haley acknowledged that passages of Roots had indeed been taken word copying. Haley acknowledged that passages of Roots had indeed been taken inadvertently from The African, and Courlander won an out-of-court settlement inadvertently from The African, and Courlander won an out-of-court settlement (reported to be for $500,000). In presenting his case Courlander prepared his (reported to be for $500,000). In presenting his case Courlander prepared his “Analysis of Haley’s Plagiarism of The African.” Pages from that are displayed “Analysis of Haley’s Plagiarism of The African.” Pages from that are displayed alongside his manuscript. alongside his manuscript.

CASE 3: Maritta Wolff and Charles H. Miller CASE 3: Maritta Wolff and Charles H. Miller

Maritta Wolff (1918 – 2002) Maritta Wolff (1918 – 2002) Minor award, fiction, 1938 Minor award, fiction, 1938 Minor award, fiction, 1939 Minor award, fiction, 1939 Major award, fiction, 1940 Major award, fiction, 1940

Born and raised in Grass Lake, Michigan, Maritta Wolff began writing as a young Born and raised in Grass Lake, Michigan, Maritta Wolff began writing as a young child, continuing steadily through the 1960s. She published six novels, with a child, continuing steadily through the 1960s. She published six novels, with a seventh manuscript found in her refrigerator at the time of her death. That novel, seventh manuscript found in her refrigerator at the time of her death. That novel, Sudden Rain, has since been published by Scribner. Sudden Rain, has since been published by Scribner.

Wolff is best remembered for her 1940 award-winning novel Whistle Stop. Shown Wolff is best remembered for her 1940 award-winning novel Whistle Stop. Shown here is her impressively thick Hopwood typescript, along with the dust jacket for here is her impressively thick Hopwood typescript, along with the dust jacket for the first edition, fourth printing (Random House, 1941) and a new 2005 Scribner the first edition, fourth printing (Random House, 1941) and a new 2005 Scribner reprint. The dust jacket includes several reviews of note, especially the one by reprint. The dust jacket includes several reviews of note, especially the one by Sinclair Lewis. Virginia Kirkus says, “Again an Avery Hopwood Award Sinclair Lewis. Virginia Kirkus says, “Again an Avery Hopwood Award introduces an outstanding first novel.” In 1946, a film version appeared starring introduces an outstanding first novel.” In 1946, a film version appeared starring George Raft and Ava Gardner. George Raft and Ava Gardner.

Among Wolff’s other novels, her second, Night Shift (1942), was also well Among Wolff’s other novels, her second, Night Shift (1942), was also well received, and in 1946, it, too, was adapted for film under the title The Man I Love, received, and in 1946, it, too, was adapted for film under the title The Man I Love, starring Ida Lupino. starring Ida Lupino.

Her fourth novel, shown here, was Back of Town (Random House, 1952). She Her fourth novel, shown here, was Back of Town (Random House, 1952). She returned to the same small, Midwestern town that had served her well in Whistle returned to the same small, Midwestern town that had served her well in Whistle Stop. This time, however, critics noted that her plot was unnecessarily elaborate, Stop. This time, however, critics noted that her plot was unnecessarily elaborate, and that the characters were involved in rather improbable events. In her best work and that the characters were involved in rather improbable events. In her best work Wolff was praised for her realistic portrayals of working-class Midwesterners Wolff was praised for her realistic portrayals of working-class Midwesterners whose lives touched on subjects that were somewhat controversial for the mid- whose lives touched on subjects that were somewhat controversial for the mid- twentieth century. twentieth century.

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Charles H. Miller (1913? – 1992) Charles H. Miller (1913? – 1992) Minor award, poetry, 1939 Minor award, poetry, 1939 Minor award, fiction, 1940 Minor award, fiction, 1940 Major award, fiction, 1941 Major award, fiction, 1941

Charlie Miller had the good fortune of being a student at the University of Charlie Miller had the good fortune of being a student at the University of Michigan during the years 1940-42 when W. H. Auden served as poet-in-residence. Michigan during the years 1940-42 when W. H. Auden served as poet-in-residence. They became acquainted as student and teacher and then as friends while Miller They became acquainted as student and teacher and then as friends while Miller served as Auden’s cook and companion in exchange for housing. The two served as Auden’s cook and companion in exchange for housing. The two remained friends until Auden’s death in 1973. remained friends until Auden’s death in 1973.

In 1983 Miller published Auden: An American Friendship, and soon thereafter In 1983 Miller published Auden: An American Friendship, and soon thereafter began placing his manuscripts and letters in the Special Collections Library. The began placing his manuscripts and letters in the Special Collections Library. The collection is particularly valuable for the extensive correspondence Miller collection is particularly valuable for the extensive correspondence Miller conducted with Auden’s closest associates. Miller used the memories described in conducted with Auden’s closest associates. Miller used the memories described in those letters to enhance his own. When this book appeared, critics called it the best those letters to enhance his own. When this book appeared, critics called it the best biography of Auden thus far written. Monroe Spears (The Washington Post, 1 May biography of Auden thus far written. Monroe Spears (The Washington Post, 1 May 1983) said that Miller had something unique to contribute and that he excelled in 1983) said that Miller had something unique to contribute and that he excelled in “reporting his subject’s conversation, setting the stage, and giving context and “reporting his subject’s conversation, setting the stage, and giving context and background.” On display are pages from the printer’s setting copy and the dust background.” On display are pages from the printer’s setting copy and the dust jacket from the 1983 edition. jacket from the 1983 edition.

Earth Poems is a collection Miller was working on just before his death. He Earth Poems is a collection Miller was working on just before his death. He selected the poems from all periods of his life, even including some from his selected the poems from all periods of his life, even including some from his Hopwood award-winning manuscript of 1939. Selected pages of the manuscript Hopwood award-winning manuscript of 1939. Selected pages of the manuscript are included here. are included here.

Charlie Miller was a poet, essayist, traveler, documentary film maker, farmer, Charlie Miller was a poet, essayist, traveler, documentary film maker, farmer, builder, and overall entrepreneur. He was a writer all of his life, and his papers builder, and overall entrepreneur. He was a writer all of his life, and his papers include journals, drafts, and correspondence. One of his many interests was the include journals, drafts, and correspondence. One of his many interests was the writer B. Traven, developed in part during a residency in Mexico. There he met the writer B. Traven, developed in part during a residency in Mexico. There he met the elusive author and his literary executor, with whom he worked to have Traven’s elusive author and his literary executor, with whom he worked to have Traven’s work published in the United States. One of the products of this association is the work published in the United States. One of the products of this association is the article shown here, “B. Traven, American Author,” published in The Texas article shown here, “B. Traven, American Author,” published in The Texas Quarterly (Winter 1963). Quarterly (Winter 1963).

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CASE 4: Milan Stitt and Lawrence Kasdan CASE 4: Milan Stitt and Lawrence Kasdan

Milan Stitt (1941 - ) Milan Stitt (1941 - ) Minor award, drama, 1961 Minor award, drama, 1961 Major award, drama, 1963 Major award, drama, 1963

A native of Detroit, Stitt is an award-winning playwright who has dedicated much A native of Detroit, Stitt is an award-winning playwright who has dedicated much of his career to teaching and encouraging young writers. He won two Hopwood of his career to teaching and encouraging young writers. He won two Hopwood Awards as an undergraduate (B.A., 1963), and went on to study playwriting at Yale Awards as an undergraduate (B.A., 1963), and went on to study playwriting at Yale (M.F.A., 1966). He was associated with the Circle Repertory Theatre in New York (M.F.A., 1966). He was associated with the Circle Repertory Theatre in New York for many years, teaching writing workshops there and eventually serving as its for many years, teaching writing workshops there and eventually serving as its Executive Director. He was head of the Drama Writing Program at Yale University Executive Director. He was head of the Drama Writing Program at Yale University for several years, and is currently in the same capacity at Carnegie Mellon for several years, and is currently in the same capacity at Carnegie Mellon University, where he is the Raymond W. Smith Professor of Dramatic Writing. He University, where he is the Raymond W. Smith Professor of Dramatic Writing. He has written numerous plays as well as film and television scripts. has written numerous plays as well as film and television scripts.

The twelve-year metamorphosis of his thesis play at Yale into the Broadway The twelve-year metamorphosis of his thesis play at Yale into the Broadway success The Runner Stumbles is documented in Stitt’s archive held in the Special success The Runner Stumbles is documented in Stitt’s archive held in the Special Collections Library. The kernel of the play lies in the true story of a northern Collections Library. The kernel of the play lies in the true story of a northern Michigan murder case from early in the twentieth century in which a Catholic Michigan murder case from early in the twentieth century in which a Catholic priest is accused of murdering a nun. Stitt’s initial vision of the play told as priest is accused of murdering a nun. Stitt’s initial vision of the play told as flashbacks in the mind of the priest during his incarceration and trial remained flashbacks in the mind of the priest during his incarceration and trial remained steady through many other changes in the play’s characters, length, and title. In a steady through many other changes in the play’s characters, length, and title. In a five-year period the play was developed and tested in the Berkshire Theatre five-year period the play was developed and tested in the Berkshire Theatre Festival, the Manhattan Theatre Club, and the Hartman Theatre Company in Festival, the Manhattan Theatre Club, and the Hartman Theatre Company in Connecticut. When the play reached Broadway in 1976 it was hailed as “a new, Connecticut. When the play reached Broadway in 1976 it was hailed as “a new, serious, well-made and continuously interesting American play” (Brenda Gill, New serious, well-made and continuously interesting American play” (Brenda Gill, New Yorker), and named best Broadway Play of 1976 in the annual “Best Plays” book. Yorker), and named best Broadway Play of 1976 in the annual “Best Plays” book. It was made into a film in 1979, directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Dick Van It was made into a film in 1979, directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Dick Van Dyke, Kathleen Quinlan, Beau Bridges, Ray Bolger, and Maureen Stapleton. Dyke, Kathleen Quinlan, Beau Bridges, Ray Bolger, and Maureen Stapleton.

Milan Stitt. Towers of Achievement. Typescript, 1961. Major award, drama. Milan Stitt. Towers of Achievement. Typescript, 1961. Major award, drama.

Pages from Stitt’s first award-winning work at the University of Michigan, a one- Pages from Stitt’s first award-winning work at the University of Michigan, a one- act play dedicated to one of his teachers at Cooley High School, Lawrence Niblett. act play dedicated to one of his teachers at Cooley High School, Lawrence Niblett.

Milan Stitt. The Runner Stumbles: A Play in Two Acts & Night Rainbows. Milan Stitt. The Runner Stumbles: A Play in Two Acts & Night Rainbows. Clifton: James T. White & Co., 1976. Clifton: James T. White & Co., 1976.

First hardcover edition. Includes the essay “Night Rainbows” explaining the First hardcover edition. Includes the essay “Night Rainbows” explaining the genesis and changing versions of The Runner Stumbles. This copy is inscribed on genesis and changing versions of The Runner Stumbles. This copy is inscribed on 11 11 the front flyleaf by the author to his editor at the James White publishing house: the front flyleaf by the author to his editor at the James White publishing house: “Ray MacGill, How anyone could get me to work harder, make it better after “Ray MacGill, How anyone could get me to work harder, make it better after opening, I don’t know. But you did and I love our book and you for it. Milan Stitt opening, I don’t know. But you did and I love our book and you for it. Milan Stitt 23 January 1977.” 23 January 1977.”

Milan Stitt. The Runner Stumbles. Mimeograph copy, 1975, with additional Milan Stitt. The Runner Stumbles. Mimeograph copy, 1975, with additional typed and handwritten production notes. typed and handwritten production notes.

Pages from the script prepared for the play’s tryout in Stamford, Connecticut, with Pages from the script prepared for the play’s tryout in Stamford, Connecticut, with the Hartman Theatre Company. Shown are the Stage Manager’s copy with the Hartman Theatre Company. Shown are the Stage Manager’s copy with production notes, the author’s notes during a preview, and a section rewritten by production notes, the author’s notes during a preview, and a section rewritten by the author. the author.

Lawrence Kasdan (1949 - ) Lawrence Kasdan (1949 - ) Minor award, drama, 1968 Minor award, drama, 1968 Minor award, drama, 1969 Minor award, drama, 1969 Minor award, fiction, 1969 Minor award, fiction, 1969 Major award, drama, 1970 Major award, drama, 1970

Since graduating from Michigan with a B.A. in 1970 and an M.A. in 1972, Since graduating from Michigan with a B.A. in 1970 and an M.A. in 1972, Lawrence Kasdan has been amassing one accolade after another for his writing and Lawrence Kasdan has been amassing one accolade after another for his writing and directing of motion pictures. The list includes some of the most successful pictures directing of motion pictures. The list includes some of the most successful pictures in motion picture history: in motion picture history:

The Empire Strikes Back, 1980 The Accidental Tourist, 1988 The Empire Strikes Back, 1980 The Accidental Tourist, 1988 Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981 Grand Canyon, 1991 Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981 Grand Canyon, 1991 Body Heat, 1981 The Bodyguard, 1992 Body Heat, 1981 The Bodyguard, 1992 Continental Divide, 1981 Wyatt Earp, 1994 Continental Divide, 1981 Wyatt Earp, 1994 Return of the Jedi, 1983 Mumford, 1999 Return of the Jedi, 1983 Mumford, 1999 The Big Chill, 1983 Dreamcatcher, 2003 The Big Chill, 1983 Dreamcatcher, 2003 Silverado, 1985 Silverado, 1985

In addition, Kasdan has directed but not written two other films, I Love You to In addition, Kasdan has directed but not written two other films, I Love You to Death (1990) and French Kiss (1995), and has directed, also in 1995, the stage play Death (1990) and French Kiss (1995), and has directed, also in 1995, the stage play Four Dogs & a Bone by John Patrick Shanley at the Geffen Playhouse. Several Four Dogs & a Bone by John Patrick Shanley at the Geffen Playhouse. Several wrappers from the videotapes of Kasdan films are shown, generously on loan from wrappers from the videotapes of Kasdan films are shown, generously on loan from the University Library’s Askwith Media Library. the University Library’s Askwith Media Library.

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Lawrence Kasdan and William Goldman. Dreamcatcher: The Shooting Script. Lawrence Kasdan and William Goldman. Dreamcatcher: The Shooting Script. New York: Newmarket Press, 2003. New York: Newmarket Press, 2003.

In the published script of Dreamcatcher Kasdan offers this essay, “Controlling the In the published script of Dreamcatcher Kasdan offers this essay, “Controlling the Fear.” Based on the novel by Stephen King, Dreamcatcher is Kasdan’s first Fear.” Based on the novel by Stephen King, Dreamcatcher is Kasdan’s first attempt at a horror film, and Kasdan describes in this essay the challenges of attempt at a horror film, and Kasdan describes in this essay the challenges of presenting visually the fear of the outside, dark chaotic void as well as the fear presenting visually the fear of the outside, dark chaotic void as well as the fear within, “the fear that some cancerous entity can eat away our insides.” All within, “the fear that some cancerous entity can eat away our insides.” All humanity struggles against both types of fear, and King’s characters are no humanity struggles against both types of fear, and King’s characters are no exception. exception.

Lawrence Kasdan and Barbara Benedek. The Big Chill. New York: St. Lawrence Kasdan and Barbara Benedek. The Big Chill. New York: St. Martin’s Press, c1987. Martin’s Press, c1987.

The Big Chill (1983), which Kasdan both directed and co-wrote, is one of his most The Big Chill (1983), which Kasdan both directed and co-wrote, is one of his most critically acclaimed films as well as being closely associated with the University of critically acclaimed films as well as being closely associated with the University of Michigan. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture Michigan. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay. and Best Screenplay.

Film critic Roger Ebert summarizes the plot as a story about a group of 1960s Film critic Roger Ebert summarizes the plot as a story about a group of 1960s college friends reuniting for the funeral of one of their own. They stay for the college friends reuniting for the funeral of one of their own. They stay for the weekend and ask themselves the standard questions of what has happened during weekend and ask themselves the standard questions of what has happened during the intervening twenty years, who were they, what are they now, and what will the intervening twenty years, who were they, what are they now, and what will happen to them. “Because they are all graduates of the University of Michigan at happen to them. “Because they are all graduates of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, they phrase these questions with style, of course.” Ann Arbor, they phrase these questions with style, of course.”

CASE 5: Jerome Badanes and Victor Perera CASE 5: Jerome Badanes and Victor Perera

Jerome Badanes, (1937 – 1995) Jerome Badanes, (1937 – 1995) Major award, poetry, 1962 Major award, poetry, 1962

Jerome Badanes (English, ’63) was a poet, novelist, political activist, theatrical Jerome Badanes (English, ’63) was a poet, novelist, political activist, theatrical performer, screenwriter, and college professor. His Hopwood collection of sixteen performer, screenwriter, and college professor. His Hopwood collection of sixteen poems, entitled Enkidu From the Underworld: Poems, covers a wide range of poems, entitled Enkidu From the Underworld: Poems, covers a wide range of subjects and emotions—war, oppression, Ann Arbor, love—and won second place subjects and emotions—war, oppression, Ann Arbor, love—and won second place in the Major Award in Poetry category in 1962. in the Major Award in Poetry category in 1962.

While a student at Michigan during the tumultuous years of the 1960s, Badanes While a student at Michigan during the tumultuous years of the 1960s, Badanes became involved in the civil rights and anti-war movements. He shared his anti-war became involved in the civil rights and anti-war movements. He shared his anti-war message in a speech given during the visit of Gemini IV astronauts Edward White message in a speech given during the visit of Gemini IV astronauts Edward White and James McDivitt in June, 1965. The text of this speech, shown here, along with and James McDivitt in June, 1965. The text of this speech, shown here, along with 13 13 manuscripts and correspondence relating to his gripping novel The Final Opus of manuscripts and correspondence relating to his gripping novel The Final Opus of Leon Solomon, are part of his archive housed in the Special Collections Library. Leon Solomon, are part of his archive housed in the Special Collections Library.

Badanes’s masterwork, The Final Opus of Leon Solomon, blends themes of the Badanes’s masterwork, The Final Opus of Leon Solomon, blends themes of the Holocaust with the contemporary sexual and obsessive psychoses of one of its Holocaust with the contemporary sexual and obsessive psychoses of one of its survivors, a Pole arrested for plundering Holocaust documents from the Judaica survivors, a Pole arrested for plundering Holocaust documents from the Judaica collections at the New York Public Library. The Holocaust was also the focus, collections at the New York Public Library. The Holocaust was also the focus, earlier, of Badanes’s Image Before My Eyes, his documentary screenplay about earlier, of Badanes’s Image Before My Eyes, his documentary screenplay about Polish Jews, which was produced in 1980 by the Yivo Institute in New York City. Polish Jews, which was produced in 1980 by the Yivo Institute in New York City. At the end of his life Badanes returned to themes of social and political upheaval At the end of his life Badanes returned to themes of social and political upheaval during the 1960s. In 1995, in the midst of writing the novel Change or Die, during the 1960s. In 1995, in the midst of writing the novel Change or Die, Badanes suffered a fatal heart attack. The unfinished piece was published Badanes suffered a fatal heart attack. The unfinished piece was published posthumously in the avant-garde literary journal, Open City, in 1997. posthumously in the avant-garde literary journal, Open City, in 1997.

The typewritten poems of Badanes’s 1962 Hopwood award-winning entry is open The typewritten poems of Badanes’s 1962 Hopwood award-winning entry is open to “Husband (For Lewis Meyers).” Set in the Michigan Union, the poem addresses to “Husband (For Lewis Meyers).” Set in the Michigan Union, the poem addresses the theme of enduring love in marriage. the theme of enduring love in marriage.

Jerome Badanes. The Last Opus of Leon Solomon. New York: Simon & Jerome Badanes. The Last Opus of Leon Solomon. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Schuster, 1990.

The popularity of and critical respect for Badanes’s novel warranted this second The popularity of and critical respect for Badanes’s novel warranted this second printing, in paperback, which followed the hard-cover edition published by Knopf printing, in paperback, which followed the hard-cover edition published by Knopf in 1988. in 1988.

Jerome Badanes. A Poet Speaks to America’s Space Heroes on the Occasion of Jerome Badanes. A Poet Speaks to America’s Space Heroes on the Occasion of Their Visit to Ann Arbor. Text of a speech given at the University of Their Visit to Ann Arbor. Text of a speech given at the University of Michigan, June 15, 1965. Copy of typescript. Michigan, June 15, 1965. Copy of typescript.

Badanes, a member of Students for a Democratic Society and editor of the SDS Badanes, a member of Students for a Democratic Society and editor of the SDS periodical Caw! during the late 1960s, began his political activism while an periodical Caw! during the late 1960s, began his political activism while an undergraduate at Michigan. He, along with other Hopwood Award winners, Victor undergraduate at Michigan. He, along with other Hopwood Award winners, Victor Perera, Marge Piercy, and Nancy Willard, protested, in demonstrations and in Perera, Marge Piercy, and Nancy Willard, protested, in demonstrations and in writing, the Vietnam War, the Selective Service draft, and racial inequality. writing, the Vietnam War, the Selective Service draft, and racial inequality.

Victor Perera (1934 – 2003) Victor Perera (1934 – 2003) Major award, essay, 1961 Major award, essay, 1961

Born in Guatemala to Sephardim parents from Jerusalem, Perera’s family Born in Guatemala to Sephardim parents from Jerusalem, Perera’s family immigrated to New York City when Victor was twelve. A graduate of Brooklyn immigrated to New York City when Victor was twelve. A graduate of Brooklyn College, Perera earned a Master’s in English from the UM in 1961, and throughout College, Perera earned a Master’s in English from the UM in 1961, and throughout

14 14 his life wrote for the New Yorker, The New Republic, and The New York Times his life wrote for the New Yorker, The New Republic, and The New York Times Magazine, as well as teaching journalism and creative writing, first at Vassar, and Magazine, as well as teaching journalism and creative writing, first at Vassar, and later at the University of California Santa Cruz. later at the University of California Santa Cruz.

Perera’s ethnic and religious background and his insatiable yearning to explore the Perera’s ethnic and religious background and his insatiable yearning to explore the origins of Latino Jews gave him profound spiritual, historical, ecological, and origins of Latino Jews gave him profound spiritual, historical, ecological, and geographical themes on which to base his writings. He co-founded Ivri-NASAWI, geographical themes on which to base his writings. He co-founded Ivri-NASAWI, an organization that promotes Sephardic-Mizrachi art and culture. His books, an organization that promotes Sephardic-Mizrachi art and culture. His books, Conversion (1970), Rites: A Guatemalan Boyhood (1986), and The Cross and the Conversion (1970), Rites: A Guatemalan Boyhood (1986), and The Cross and the Pear Tree: A Sephardic Journey (1995), are the fruits of this lifelong exploration. Pear Tree: A Sephardic Journey (1995), are the fruits of this lifelong exploration. Perera was a world traveler and a human rights advocate, publishing articles about Perera was a world traveler and a human rights advocate, publishing articles about the oppression of Sephardic and Arab Jews and Palestinians in Israel and the the oppression of Sephardic and Arab Jews and Palestinians in Israel and the indigenous people of Central and South America. He was also an avid ecologist, indigenous people of Central and South America. He was also an avid ecologist, passionately writing about the connections between humans and the natural world. passionately writing about the connections between humans and the natural world.

His other novels, The Last Lords of Palenque (co-authored with Robert Bruce) and His other novels, The Last Lords of Palenque (co-authored with Robert Bruce) and Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy, document the history and Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy, document the history and struggles of the Mayan people. His last project before suffering a massive stroke in struggles of the Mayan people. His last project before suffering a massive stroke in 1998 involved research into whale behavior and communication. 1998 involved research into whale behavior and communication.

Perera, Victor. The Cross and the Pear Tree. New York: Knopf, 1995. Perera, Victor. The Cross and the Pear Tree. New York: Knopf, 1995.

Perera’s deep spiritualism and strong sense of ethnic and religious heritage led him Perera’s deep spiritualism and strong sense of ethnic and religious heritage led him to investigate the history of what it means to be Sephardi. His memoir, The Cross to investigate the history of what it means to be Sephardi. His memoir, The Cross and the Pear Tree, was the result of years of genealogical research into his family and the Pear Tree, was the result of years of genealogical research into his family roots dating as far back as fifteenth-century Europe, making him one of the world’s roots dating as far back as fifteenth-century Europe, making him one of the world’s contemporary authorities on Sephardim. contemporary authorities on Sephardim.

Perera, Victor. Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy. Berkeley: Perera, Victor. Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993. University of California Press, 1993.

As a native of Guatemala, Perera strongly identified with the culture of the As a native of Guatemala, Perera strongly identified with the culture of the Guatemalan people. Based on interviews with government officials, military Guatemalan people. Based on interviews with government officials, military personnel, Catholic and evangelical clergy, wealthy landowners, and Mayan personnel, Catholic and evangelical clergy, wealthy landowners, and Mayan people, the book explores the effect of Christianity on traditional Mayan culture people, the book explores the effect of Christianity on traditional Mayan culture and religion, and portrays the resilience of the Mayan people after thirty years of a and religion, and portrays the resilience of the Mayan people after thirty years of a bloody civil war resulting in the deaths of over 65,000 Mayans. In Perera’s bloody civil war resulting in the deaths of over 65,000 Mayans. In Perera’s archive, which he donated to the University of Michigan in 2002, can be found this archive, which he donated to the University of Michigan in 2002, can be found this draft manuscript and letter to a New York Times Magazine editor, both showing his draft manuscript and letter to a New York Times Magazine editor, both showing his expertise on the situation in Guatemala. expertise on the situation in Guatemala.

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CASE 6: Tom Clark CASE 6: Tom Clark

Tom Clark (1941 - ) Tom Clark (1941 - ) Major award, essay, 1963 Major award, essay, 1963 Major award, poetry, 1963 Major award, poetry, 1963

Tom Clark began as a Midwesterner, born in Chicago and schooled in Cleveland Tom Clark began as a Midwesterner, born in Chicago and schooled in Cleveland and Ann Arbor (B.A. 1963). Then came graduate work at Cambridge University and Ann Arbor (B.A. 1963). Then came graduate work at Cambridge University (M.A. 1965) and further study at the University of Essex (1965-1967). One would (M.A. 1965) and further study at the University of Essex (1965-1967). One would expect to see a career moving smoothly into academia. But along the way he expect to see a career moving smoothly into academia. But along the way he studied and/or met such figures as Rilke, Roethke, Pound, Ginsberg, and Corso, studied and/or met such figures as Rilke, Roethke, Pound, Ginsberg, and Corso, and his path moved over to join the one most followed by those who are the rebel and his path moved over to join the one most followed by those who are the rebel voices, those who struggle with the center of our culture, who challenge and stretch voices, those who struggle with the center of our culture, who challenge and stretch it. Over the years critics have described Clark as “a world-class spectator, his work it. Over the years critics have described Clark as “a world-class spectator, his work a grand record of looking on.” His poems concern the state of contemporary a grand record of looking on.” His poems concern the state of contemporary America, and there are no restrictions about what can and cannot be fodder for a America, and there are no restrictions about what can and cannot be fodder for a good piece of writing, as is evident from this array of his publications, dating from good piece of writing, as is evident from this array of his publications, dating from the early 1970s to the present. the early 1970s to the present.

One of Clark’s most recent publications is this little volume published in 2004. One of Clark’s most recent publications is this little volume published in 2004. Night Sky is the first in a series of chapbooks brought out by Deep Forest at New Night Sky is the first in a series of chapbooks brought out by Deep Forest at New College of California, the school in San Francisco where Clark has been a lecturer College of California, the school in San Francisco where Clark has been a lecturer and core faculty member in poetics since 1988. Responses to these poems include and core faculty member in poetics since 1988. Responses to these poems include remarks from Anne Waldman (“so apt for the times and transcendent”), Ron remarks from Anne Waldman (“so apt for the times and transcendent”), Ron Padgett (Night Sky…sparkled in our spirit brains; so lovely”), and Robert Creeley Padgett (Night Sky…sparkled in our spirit brains; so lovely”), and Robert Creeley (“wry and securing truth”). The manuscript draft and “second rough mock-up” (“wry and securing truth”). The manuscript draft and “second rough mock-up” come from Clark’s archive in the Special Collections Library. come from Clark’s archive in the Special Collections Library.

Tom Clark is a poet, biographer, novelist, dramatist, editor, and literary critic, and Tom Clark is a poet, biographer, novelist, dramatist, editor, and literary critic, and one of his surprising yet enduring interests is baseball. He co-wrote with Mark one of his surprising yet enduring interests is baseball. He co-wrote with Mark Fidrych a biography of that famous pitcher (No Big Deal (Lippincott, 1977)); Fidrych a biography of that famous pitcher (No Big Deal (Lippincott, 1977)); created many poems about such sports legends as Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue, and created many poems about such sports legends as Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue, and Bert Campaneris; and wrote a history of the Oakland A’s baseball team Bert Campaneris; and wrote a history of the Oakland A’s baseball team (Champagne and Baloney: The Rise and Fall of Finley’s A’s (Harper, 1976)). (Champagne and Baloney: The Rise and Fall of Finley’s A’s (Harper, 1976)).

Such a life-long passion for the game began in Chicago when he went to Comiskey Such a life-long passion for the game began in Chicago when he went to Comiskey Park with his father. His memory of those times is beautifully expressed in his Park with his father. His memory of those times is beautifully expressed in his poem “Chicago,” shown here as it was published in Sparrow 27 (Black Sparrow poem “Chicago,” shown here as it was published in Sparrow 27 (Black Sparrow Press, December 1974). Press, December 1974).

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As a biographer Clark has written about such literary figures as Damon Runyon, As a biographer Clark has written about such literary figures as Damon Runyon, Jack Kerouac, Ted Berrigan, Charles Olson, and Robert Creeley. More recently, he Jack Kerouac, Ted Berrigan, Charles Olson, and Robert Creeley. More recently, he completed a full biography of poet Edward Dorn (1929-1999). On display are the completed a full biography of poet Edward Dorn (1929-1999). On display are the corrected page proofs for a portion of the biography published in The American corrected page proofs for a portion of the biography published in The American Poetry Review (Jan./Feb. 2002) along with the dust jacket of the completed book as Poetry Review (Jan./Feb. 2002) along with the dust jacket of the completed book as it was published by North Atlantic Books, also in 2002. it was published by North Atlantic Books, also in 2002.

CASE 7: Arthur Miller CASE 7: Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller (1915 - 2005) Arthur Miller (1915 - 2005) Minor award, drama, 1936 Minor award, drama, 1936 Minor award, drama, 1937 Minor award, drama, 1937

Arthur Miller came to Michigan in 1934 to become a writer and to major in Arthur Miller came to Michigan in 1934 to become a writer and to major in journalism. In 1936 he changed his concentration to English although he did work journalism. In 1936 he changed his concentration to English although he did work as a reporter and editor for The Michigan Daily. By the time he graduated in 1938 as a reporter and editor for The Michigan Daily. By the time he graduated in 1938 he had won two Hopwood Awards in drama (narrowly missing a third) and had he had won two Hopwood Awards in drama (narrowly missing a third) and had won as well an award from the Theatre Guild’s Bureau of New Plays. won as well an award from the Theatre Guild’s Bureau of New Plays.

Shown here is a photo of Miller as a young man, a program for They Too Arise, and Shown here is a photo of Miller as a young man, a program for They Too Arise, and two pages from one of his student plays. Miller won his Hopwood awards for No two pages from one of his student plays. Miller won his Hopwood awards for No Villain (1936) and Honors at Dawn (1937). He rewrote No Villain, changing the Villain (1936) and Honors at Dawn (1937). He rewrote No Villain, changing the title to They Too Arise. This version was presented by the Hillel Players in the title to They Too Arise. This version was presented by the Hillel Players in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in 1937. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in 1937.

The play which almost garnered a third award is The Great Disobedience. Miller The play which almost garnered a third award is The Great Disobedience. Miller wrote this play following a visit in 1937 to the federal prison in Jackson, Michigan. wrote this play following a visit in 1937 to the federal prison in Jackson, Michigan. The manuscript was submitted to Professor Kenneth T. Rowe as an assignment in The manuscript was submitted to Professor Kenneth T. Rowe as an assignment in one of his playwriting classes. one of his playwriting classes.

Miller’s most famous work remains to this day his 1949 play, Death of a Salesman. Miller’s most famous work remains to this day his 1949 play, Death of a Salesman. When it first appeared it won the Pulitzer Prize, as well as the Drama Critics Circle When it first appeared it won the Pulitzer Prize, as well as the Drama Critics Circle Award, the Antoinette Perry Award, and the Donaldson Award. In 1967 when it Award, the Antoinette Perry Award, and the Donaldson Award. In 1967 when it was revised for television, it won an Emmy Award from the National Academy of was revised for television, it won an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Other famous Miller plays shown here with dust Television Arts and Sciences. Other famous Miller plays shown here with dust jackets are All My Sons (1947) and The Crucible (1953). jackets are All My Sons (1947) and The Crucible (1953).

Over the years, Miller returned to the University of Michigan campus on several Over the years, Miller returned to the University of Michigan campus on several occasions. One of the first occurred in June, 1956, when Miller was awarded an occasions. One of the first occurred in June, 1956, when Miller was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Miller’s letter to Rowe reveals his honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Miller’s letter to Rowe reveals his 17 17 personal response to the honor (along with good news concerning A View From the personal response to the honor (along with good news concerning A View From the Bridge and The Crucible). Other visits were occasioned by invitations to be the Bridge and The Crucible). Other visits were occasioned by invitations to be the lecturer at Hopwood Award ceremonies, first in 1963 (the photo of Miller at the lecturer at Hopwood Award ceremonies, first in 1963 (the photo of Miller at the lectern), and then in 1981 on the fiftieth anniversary of the Hopwood program (the lectern), and then in 1981 on the fiftieth anniversary of the Hopwood program (the poster). poster).

In 1974 he brought his musical comedy Up From Paradise to this campus for its In 1974 he brought his musical comedy Up From Paradise to this campus for its premier performance. The caricature used for the program cover was drawn by Al premier performance. The caricature used for the program cover was drawn by Al Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld.

CASE 8: Marge Piercy CASE 8: Marge Piercy

Marge Piercy (1936 - ) Marge Piercy (1936 - ) Freshman award, poetry, 1954 Freshman award, poetry, 1954 Minor award, poetry, 1956 Minor award, poetry, 1956 Minor award, fiction, 1956 Minor award, fiction, 1956 Major award, poetry, 1957 Major award, poetry, 1957

Born and raised in Detroit in a blue-collar neighborhood, Marge Piercy won a Born and raised in Detroit in a blue-collar neighborhood, Marge Piercy won a scholarship to the University of Michigan and became the first in her family to earn scholarship to the University of Michigan and became the first in her family to earn a college degree, continuing for her master's degree at Northwestern University in a college degree, continuing for her master's degree at Northwestern University in 1958. Politically active from her undergraduate years, Piercy says that her home 1958. Politically active from her undergraduate years, Piercy says that her home background taught her about the inequities of the capitalist system and an background taught her about the inequities of the capitalist system and an overriding awareness of racial, ethnic, gender, and class discrimination. Her overriding awareness of racial, ethnic, gender, and class discrimination. Her experiences in the 1960s with youth protest groups also taught her that the male experiences in the 1960s with youth protest groups also taught her that the male power structure was not limited to the boardroom or the factory. power structure was not limited to the boardroom or the factory.

Piercy's early poems and novels reflect this awareness. Her first novel, Going Piercy's early poems and novels reflect this awareness. Her first novel, Going Down Fast (1969), concerns urban renewal, police brutality, and university power Down Fast (1969), concerns urban renewal, police brutality, and university power struggles in Chicago and Gary. In Vida (1979), the central character is a woman struggles in Chicago and Gary. In Vida (1979), the central character is a woman who had been a principal player in the movement against the war in Vietnam, and who had been a principal player in the movement against the war in Vietnam, and is, at the time of the story, living as a political fugitive. is, at the time of the story, living as a political fugitive.

The copy shown for Going Down Fast is the first American edition; that for Vida is The copy shown for Going Down Fast is the first American edition; that for Vida is a French translation from 1981. a French translation from 1981.

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Marge Piercy. The Moon is Always Female. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Marge Piercy. The Moon is Always Female. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. 1980.

Piercy's writing reflects her long-standing activism in and support of the women's Piercy's writing reflects her long-standing activism in and support of the women's movement. The Moon is Always Female is a good example of this focus. One set movement. The Moon is Always Female is a good example of this focus. One set of poems in the collection is "The Lunar Cycle," a grouping of thirteen poems, one of poems in the collection is "The Lunar Cycle," a grouping of thirteen poems, one for each of the lunar months, along with an extra, introductory poem and a short for each of the lunar months, along with an extra, introductory poem and a short epilogue poem. epilogue poem.

"At the Well" is the poem for the month of Beth, the month closest in dates to the "At the Well" is the poem for the month of Beth, the month closest in dates to the conventional month of January. Piercy began this poem at the age of twenty-three conventional month of January. Piercy began this poem at the age of twenty-three and her many drafts reveal the care, and even the struggle, involved in the creative and her many drafts reveal the care, and even the struggle, involved in the creative process. For this poem the rewriting resulted in a different title, a different process. For this poem the rewriting resulted in a different title, a different protagonist, and shorter lines, and by the final version, Piercy was able to say that protagonist, and shorter lines, and by the final version, Piercy was able to say that "the poem began to gather its energy." "the poem began to gather its energy."

"The Moon is Always Female," in The '87 Lunar Calendar. Boston: Luna "The Moon is Always Female," in The '87 Lunar Calendar. Boston: Luna Press, [1986]. Press, [1986].

The Lunar Calendar: Dedicated to the Goddess in Her Many Guises has been The Lunar Calendar: Dedicated to the Goddess in Her Many Guises has been published for twenty-eight years, and frequently includes a contribution by Marge published for twenty-eight years, and frequently includes a contribution by Marge Piercy. In 1987 the calendar used Piercy's introductory poem of "The Lunar Piercy. In 1987 the calendar used Piercy's introductory poem of "The Lunar Cycle," the title poem for the book The Moon is Always Female. Cycle," the title poem for the book The Moon is Always Female.

In an essay on the lunar cycle published in Parti-Colored Blocks for a Quilt In an essay on the lunar cycle published in Parti-Colored Blocks for a Quilt (University of Michigan Press, 1982), Piercy describes the girl in this poem who is (University of Michigan Press, 1982), Piercy describes the girl in this poem who is undergoing a clitoridectomy. She says she awakened one night and physically undergoing a clitoridectomy. She says she awakened one night and physically heard the girl's cry and felt her searing pain. About this poem Piercy says: heard the girl's cry and felt her searing pain. About this poem Piercy says:

I am placing our legislated and enforced bondage, mutilation, second- I am placing our legislated and enforced bondage, mutilation, second- class citizenship described as biological destiny, within a context class citizenship described as biological destiny, within a context reaching back to prehistory when women were more nearly equal and reaching back to prehistory when women were more nearly equal and held considerable social and religious power in our hands. held considerable social and religious power in our hands.

Marge Piercy. Gone to Soldiers. New York: Summit Books, 1987. Marge Piercy. Gone to Soldiers. New York: Summit Books, 1987.

A critic at the Boston Globe once wrote that in Piercy's work "there's an A critic at the Boston Globe once wrote that in Piercy's work "there's an authenticity of time and place that draws us into the story." This is especially the authenticity of time and place that draws us into the story." This is especially the case with her two historical novels, Gone to Soldiers (World War II) and City of case with her two historical novels, Gone to Soldiers (World War II) and City of Darkness, City of Light (French Revolution). Darkness, City of Light (French Revolution).

There were six drafts of Gone to Soldiers, double the number for most of Piercy's There were six drafts of Gone to Soldiers, double the number for most of Piercy's novels. Not all survived complete, but enough pages of each remain for reseachers novels. Not all survived complete, but enough pages of each remain for reseachers to appreciate the developments in plot and characterization as they occurred, as to appreciate the developments in plot and characterization as they occurred, as

19 19 well as Piercy's use of readers beyond her editor and her husband Ira Wood, who, well as Piercy's use of readers beyond her editor and her husband Ira Wood, who, she says, willingly read and criticized all six 1100-page drafts. On display are the she says, willingly read and criticized all six 1100-page drafts. On display are the opening pages from one set of page proofs and the pictorial dust jacket from the opening pages from one set of page proofs and the pictorial dust jacket from the British edition published by Michael Joseph in 1987, as well as a selection of other British edition published by Michael Joseph in 1987, as well as a selection of other titles representative of the range of Piercy’s writing. titles representative of the range of Piercy’s writing.

CASE 9: Avery Hopwood CASE 9: Avery Hopwood

Avery Hopwood (1882 – 1928). Avery Hopwood (1882 – 1928).

Avery Hopwood was born in Cleveland, Ohio, one of a family of four children. Avery Hopwood was born in Cleveland, Ohio, one of a family of four children. His father, James Hopwood, had migrated to the United States from England in His father, James Hopwood, had migrated to the United States from England in 1875, and operated two meat markets on Cleveland’s west side. 1875, and operated two meat markets on Cleveland’s west side.

When Hopwood entered the University of Michigan in 1901, he already felt a When Hopwood entered the University of Michigan in 1901, he already felt a strong inclination toward writing. He registered for English and Rhetoric courses strong inclination toward writing. He registered for English and Rhetoric courses every semester, many with Professor Fred Newton Scott who became his friend as every semester, many with Professor Fred Newton Scott who became his friend as well as his teacher. Hopwood graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1905. well as his teacher. Hopwood graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1905.

Avery Hopwood turned to playwriting during his senior year. He had read that the Avery Hopwood turned to playwriting during his senior year. He had read that the theatre was a wide-open field with a promise of tremendous financial return for the theatre was a wide-open field with a promise of tremendous financial return for the college man who could master the art of the genre. Within a year of graduation, his college man who could master the art of the genre. Within a year of graduation, his first play, Clothes Make the Man, was playing for 113 performances at the first play, Clothes Make the Man, was playing for 113 performances at the Manhattan Theatre in New York City. Manhattan Theatre in New York City.

Hopwood wrote successfully for the next twenty years finding stunning popularity Hopwood wrote successfully for the next twenty years finding stunning popularity with the lighthearted farce presented with quick-paced, tight staging. At the height with the lighthearted farce presented with quick-paced, tight staging. At the height of his career in 1920, Hopwood had four of his plays running at once on the of his career in 1920, Hopwood had four of his plays running at once on the Broadway stage. Altogether he wrote some thirty-three plays, and was reported to Broadway stage. Altogether he wrote some thirty-three plays, and was reported to be the world’s wealthiest playwright. be the world’s wealthiest playwright.

Avery Hopwood’s writings. Avery Hopwood’s writings.

Hopwood’s plays were not published in his lifetime, and only seven have been Hopwood’s plays were not published in his lifetime, and only seven have been published since his death. These were all brought out by Samuel French, and are published since his death. These were all brought out by Samuel French, and are now out of print. Six of these plays, dating from 1928 to 1935, are displayed here. now out of print. Six of these plays, dating from 1928 to 1935, are displayed here.

Another Hopwood title in this case is his novel, Sadie Love (N.Y.: John Lane Co., Another Hopwood title in this case is his novel, Sadie Love (N.Y.: John Lane Co., 1915). Several of Hopwood’s plays began as novels or were rewritten into that 1915). Several of Hopwood’s plays began as novels or were rewritten into that format. Sadie Love was originally a short novel entitled “A Full Honeymoon.” He format. Sadie Love was originally a short novel entitled “A Full Honeymoon.” He adapted it into a play, but it never was as successful as his others. Critics adapted it into a play, but it never was as successful as his others. Critics

20 20 questioned Hopwood’s attempts to mix farce and romance, and audiences found the questioned Hopwood’s attempts to mix farce and romance, and audiences found the lines and situations too risqué. lines and situations too risqué.

The Bat is a murder mystery first written in 1908 by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The Bat is a murder mystery first written in 1908 by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Hopwood collaborated with Rinehart, adapting her playscript into a version that Hopwood collaborated with Rinehart, adapting her playscript into a version that opened in August 1920 and ran for over two years. Shown here is the “novel from opened in August 1920 and ran for over two years. Shown here is the “novel from the play” (Grosset & Dunlap 1926) which was written anonymously by a young the play” (Grosset & Dunlap 1926) which was written anonymously by a young Stephen Vincent Benét (1898 – 1943). Stephen Vincent Benét (1898 – 1943).

The Hopwood Awards Program The Hopwood Awards Program

Avery Hopwood made his will in 1921 during the period of his greatest success, Avery Hopwood made his will in 1921 during the period of his greatest success, leaving to the Department of Rhetoric at the University of Michigan one-fifth of his leaving to the Department of Rhetoric at the University of Michigan one-fifth of his estate. The entire income from the invested principal was to be distributed each estate. The entire income from the invested principal was to be distributed each year in the form of The Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Prizes to promising year in the form of The Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Prizes to promising student writers, allowing them “the widest possible latitude” as to subjects, and student writers, allowing them “the widest possible latitude” as to subjects, and especially encouraging “the new, the unusual, and the radical.” The bequest, which especially encouraging “the new, the unusual, and the radical.” The bequest, which amounted to $313,836, came to the University in 1929, and the first contest was amounted to $313,836, came to the University in 1929, and the first contest was held in the spring of the 1930-31 academic year. held in the spring of the 1930-31 academic year.

Photos of the first Hopwood Room, 1940 Photos of the first Hopwood Room, 1940

The original Hopwood Room was opened by Professor Roy W. Cowden (1883- The original Hopwood Room was opened by Professor Roy W. Cowden (1883- 1961) in 1934, and located in Room 3227 Angell Hall. Gertrude Stein visited the 1961) in 1934, and located in Room 3227 Angell Hall. Gertrude Stein visited the campus that fall to deliver a lecture, the proceeds from which were used for campus that fall to deliver a lecture, the proceeds from which were used for furnishing the room. The photos show Professor Cowden and Mary Elizabeth furnishing the room. The photos show Professor Cowden and Mary Elizabeth Cooley (1904 – 1978) who served the Hopwood Awards Program from 1941 to her Cooley (1904 – 1978) who served the Hopwood Awards Program from 1941 to her retirement in 1972. retirement in 1972.

Photo of the Hopwood Room, 1980, showing students gathering for a Thursday Photo of the Hopwood Room, 1980, showing students gathering for a Thursday afternoon “tea.” These occasions became a tradition, established during the early afternoon “tea.” These occasions became a tradition, established during the early years by Miss Cooley, and providing an opportunity then, as now, for students and years by Miss Cooley, and providing an opportunity then, as now, for students and faculty to gather, share ideas, and become acquainted. faculty to gather, share ideas, and become acquainted.

CASE 10: Henry Van Dyke CASE 10: Henry Van Dyke

Henry Van Dyke (1928 - ) Henry Van Dyke (1928 - ) Major award, fiction, 1954 Major award, fiction, 1954

Born, raised, and educated in Michigan, Van Dyke has spent most of his adult years Born, raised, and educated in Michigan, Van Dyke has spent most of his adult years in New York, first working as an editor and correspondent for the publishers in New York, first working as an editor and correspondent for the publishers Crowell, Collier & Macmillian Inc., turning to writing full-time in 1967. From Crowell, Collier & Macmillian Inc., turning to writing full-time in 1967. From 21 21

1969 until his retirement in 1995, Van Dyke also served as writer-in-residence for 1969 until his retirement in 1995, Van Dyke also served as writer-in-residence for Kent State University during the fall terms. Kent State University during the fall terms.

Van Dyke’s novel for which he won the Hopwood award was entitled In Every Van Dyke’s novel for which he won the Hopwood award was entitled In Every Angry Season. Revised in 1958 under the title The End of the Bazaar, the novel Angry Season. Revised in 1958 under the title The End of the Bazaar, the novel draws on his years with the U.S. Army in Germany. More frequently, however, draws on his years with the U.S. Army in Germany. More frequently, however, Van Dyke’s writing concerns African-Americans in their struggle for self identity Van Dyke’s writing concerns African-Americans in their struggle for self identity or class identity. His best works are picaresque black comedies which he delivers or class identity. His best works are picaresque black comedies which he delivers with “panache, verve, and flair.” with “panache, verve, and flair.”

Shown here are drafts of his short story “At Fedora’s,” written in 1987, published Shown here are drafts of his short story “At Fedora’s,” written in 1987, published in The Antioch Review (Vol. 50, no. 4, Fall 1992), and partially used as Chapter in The Antioch Review (Vol. 50, no. 4, Fall 1992), and partially used as Chapter One of the novel Lunacy and Caprice (Ballantine Books, 1987). One of the novel Lunacy and Caprice (Ballantine Books, 1987).

Three of Van Dyke’s best-known novels are Ladies of the Rachmaninoff Eyes Three of Van Dyke’s best-known novels are Ladies of the Rachmaninoff Eyes (1965), Blood of Strawberries (1969), and Dead Piano (1971). All are displayed (1965), Blood of Strawberries (1969), and Dead Piano (1971). All are displayed here either via their dust jackets or in later reprints. Van Dyke also wrote a play here either via their dust jackets or in later reprints. Van Dyke also wrote a play version of Dead Piano, which, while optioned several times, has not yet been version of Dead Piano, which, while optioned several times, has not yet been produced. produced.

Critics praise these novels, one describing them as a mix of Edward Albee with Critics praise these novels, one describing them as a mix of Edward Albee with Amiri Baraka with “The Desperate Hours,” all “to devastating effect.” In a review Amiri Baraka with “The Desperate Hours,” all “to devastating effect.” In a review of Dead Piano (Pembroke Magazine, no. 4, 1973), authors Grace Gibson and of Dead Piano (Pembroke Magazine, no. 4, 1973), authors Grace Gibson and Robert Reising point out Van Dyke’s skill for “complex, suspenseful plotting [and Robert Reising point out Van Dyke’s skill for “complex, suspenseful plotting [and his] keen ear for crackling, witty dialogue.” his] keen ear for crackling, witty dialogue.”

Van Dyke’s current project is his memoir, Cloudy Mirror. This letter and the latest Van Dyke’s current project is his memoir, Cloudy Mirror. This letter and the latest draft of the “Up the Ladder” section were received from the author in late January draft of the “Up the Ladder” section were received from the author in late January 2006. 2006.

CASE 11: Robert Hayden CASE 11: Robert Hayden

Robert Hayden (1913 – 1980) Robert Hayden (1913 – 1980) Summer award, poetry, 1938 Summer award, poetry, 1938 Major award, poetry, 1942 Major award, poetry, 1942

Robert Hayden, a Detroit native, began his association with the University of Robert Hayden, a Detroit native, began his association with the University of Michigan in 1938 when he enrolled as a part-time student. He won a Hopwood his Michigan in 1938 when he enrolled as a part-time student. He won a Hopwood his first summer in Ann Arbor, with a collection of eleven poems entitled Heart-Shape first summer in Ann Arbor, with a collection of eleven poems entitled Heart-Shape in the Dust. Five of these were selected for inclusion in the anthology The Negro in the Dust. Five of these were selected for inclusion in the anthology The Negro Caravan: Writings by American Negroes, edited by Sterling A. Brown, Arthur P. Caravan: Writings by American Negroes, edited by Sterling A. Brown, Arthur P. Davis, and Ulysses Lee (The Dryden Press, 1941). Davis, and Ulysses Lee (The Dryden Press, 1941).

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Hayden’s second Hopwood award was given in 1942 for the collection The Black Hayden’s second Hopwood award was given in 1942 for the collection The Black Spear. By that time Hayden was a graduate student studying under W. H. Auden Spear. By that time Hayden was a graduate student studying under W. H. Auden (writer-in-residence 1940-42), and had acquired considerable knowledge of African (writer-in-residence 1940-42), and had acquired considerable knowledge of African -American history and folklore through work on the WPA Federal Writers’ Project -American history and folklore through work on the WPA Federal Writers’ Project and a period of study at the Schomburg Collection in the New York Public Library. and a period of study at the Schomburg Collection in the New York Public Library.

The manuscript is open to “O Daedalus, Fly Away Home,” a skillful treatment of The manuscript is open to “O Daedalus, Fly Away Home,” a skillful treatment of the Georgia Sea Island legend of the African-American’s wish to escape the the Georgia Sea Island legend of the African-American’s wish to escape the discontent and sorrow in America and return to Africa, combined with the classical discontent and sorrow in America and return to Africa, combined with the classical myth of Daedalus and Icarus escaping from Crete by fashioning wings for myth of Daedalus and Icarus escaping from Crete by fashioning wings for themselves. Hayden presents the story in rhythms of juba dances along with the themselves. Hayden presents the story in rhythms of juba dances along with the “fly away home” refrain of a Negro spiritual. A revised version of this poem was “fly away home” refrain of a Negro spiritual. A revised version of this poem was included in his later collections, A Ballad of Remembrance (1962) and Selected included in his later collections, A Ballad of Remembrance (1962) and Selected Poems (1966). Poems (1966).

Robert Hayden. Angle of Ascent: New and Selected Poems. New York: Robert Hayden. Angle of Ascent: New and Selected Poems. New York: Liveright, 1975. Liveright, 1975.

The title of Hayden’s most substantial volume of poetry (seventy-six poems in all) The title of Hayden’s most substantial volume of poetry (seventy-six poems in all) is perhaps indicative of his attainment of personal and professional achievements is perhaps indicative of his attainment of personal and professional achievements coupled with significant public understanding and recognition. By this time he had coupled with significant public understanding and recognition. By this time he had been a professor of English at Fisk University and at the University of Michigan, been a professor of English at Fisk University and at the University of Michigan, had been awarded the World Festival of the Arts Prize (1966) and the Russell had been awarded the World Festival of the Arts Prize (1966) and the Russell Loines Award (1970), and had twice been named poetry consultant for the Library Loines Award (1970), and had twice been named poetry consultant for the Library of Congress. of Congress.

The poem shown here, “Middle Passage,” has been called a quasi-epic. It concerns The poem shown here, “Middle Passage,” has been called a quasi-epic. It concerns the slave trade and the “voyage through death / to life upon these shores.” The the slave trade and the “voyage through death / to life upon these shores.” The characters of the poem are the poet/observer, the African chiefs and their tribesmen, characters of the poem are the poet/observer, the African chiefs and their tribesmen, Joseph Cinquez (the slave who led a revolt aboard the Amistad while being Joseph Cinquez (the slave who led a revolt aboard the Amistad while being transported with fifty-two other slaves from Havana to Port Principe), common transported with fifty-two other slaves from Havana to Port Principe), common seamen, Celestino the mulatto, and the silent voice of John Quincy Adams, who seamen, Celestino the mulatto, and the silent voice of John Quincy Adams, who argued the case for the rebels before the Supreme Court. Hayden published the argued the case for the rebels before the Supreme Court. Hayden published the poem in various versions at least five times during his lifetime; it is probably his poem in various versions at least five times during his lifetime; it is probably his best-known work. Viewers of the 1997 movie, Amistad, will recognize the plot and best-known work. Viewers of the 1997 movie, Amistad, will recognize the plot and characters of the poem. characters of the poem.

A selection of other publications by Robert Hayden, dating from 1948 to 1978, is A selection of other publications by Robert Hayden, dating from 1948 to 1978, is also included here. The poem “homage to the empress of the blues” is in the also included here. The poem “homage to the empress of the blues” is in the collection the lion and the archer: poems [Nashville, Tenn.], Counterpoise, 1948. collection the lion and the archer: poems [Nashville, Tenn.], Counterpoise, 1948.

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CASE 12: Emery George CASE 12: Emery George

Emery George (1933 - ) Emery George (1933 - ) Minor award, poetry, 1960 Minor award, poetry, 1960

Born in Budapest, Hungary, George came to the University of Michigan for his Born in Budapest, Hungary, George came to the University of Michigan for his education (B.A. 1955, M.A. 1959, and Ph.D. 1964). After teaching briefly at the education (B.A. 1955, M.A. 1959, and Ph.D. 1964). After teaching briefly at the University of Illinois, he returned to Ann Arbor to become a professor of German University of Illinois, he returned to Ann Arbor to become a professor of German and comparative literature, remaining until his retirement in 1988. He now works and comparative literature, remaining until his retirement in 1988. He now works full-time as a scholar and poet, residing with his wife in Trenton, New Jersey. full-time as a scholar and poet, residing with his wife in Trenton, New Jersey.

Equally known as a poet, translator, critic, editor, and teacher, George the poet Equally known as a poet, translator, critic, editor, and teacher, George the poet reveals the breadth and depth of George the scholar. His drafts show his care with reveals the breadth and depth of George the scholar. His drafts show his care with form and page layout, thereby giving unusual interest to page proofs and galleys in form and page layout, thereby giving unusual interest to page proofs and galleys in his archive. An example is the poem “The Lions of Michigan Avenue,” part I of his archive. An example is the poem “The Lions of Michigan Avenue,” part I of “Two in Sixes,” a title that in itself reflects the form of the poem. The finished “Two in Sixes,” a title that in itself reflects the form of the poem. The finished poem appeared in Voiceprints, published by Ardis Press of Ann Arbor in 1987. In poem appeared in Voiceprints, published by Ardis Press of Ann Arbor in 1987. In reviewing this collection, Harmen Mitchell describes George as “a rhythmic, reviewing this collection, Harmen Mitchell describes George as “a rhythmic, conversational writer with a grounding in the classics and … in poetry’s past, but conversational writer with a grounding in the classics and … in poetry’s past, but with an imagination that flowers in the present.” with an imagination that flowers in the present.”

Other collections of poetry are also shown in this case. Black Jesus (Ann Arbor: Other collections of poetry are also shown in this case. Black Jesus (Ann Arbor: Kylix Press, 1974) was written in response to the assassination of Martin Luther Kylix Press, 1974) was written in response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., and begins with the powerful lines, “Between Martin Luther and the King, Jr., and begins with the powerful lines, “Between Martin Luther and the King / of Kings he came and walked awhile here --.” A Gift of Nerve (Kylix, 1978) King / of Kings he came and walked awhile here --.” A Gift of Nerve (Kylix, 1978) is George’s third poetry collection, drawing together poems written and revised is George’s third poetry collection, drawing together poems written and revised form 1966 to 1977. The figure on the cover reproduces a 1543 depiction of the form 1966 to 1977. The figure on the cover reproduces a 1543 depiction of the thirty pairs of nerves in the human nervous system. thirty pairs of nerves in the human nervous system.

One of George’s most recent books is Compass Card: One Hundred Villanelles One of George’s most recent books is Compass Card: One Hundred Villanelles (Edwin Mellen Press, 2003). One reviewer in World Literature Today describes (Edwin Mellen Press, 2003). One reviewer in World Literature Today describes George as a master craftsman with this form, a poet who remains obedient to the George as a master craftsman with this form, a poet who remains obedient to the rules. “The range of subject matter is indeed impressive, and the reader is rules. “The range of subject matter is indeed impressive, and the reader is constantly reminded that under the musicality lies profound thought.” constantly reminded that under the musicality lies profound thought.”

“The Allegory of Spandau” won the Kenyon Review nonfiction award for literary “The Allegory of Spandau” won the Kenyon Review nonfiction award for literary excellence in 1991. As can be seen in these manuscript pages, the essay was excellence in 1991. As can be seen in these manuscript pages, the essay was prepared as meticulously as his poetry. It is a meditation begun by the suicide of prepared as meticulously as his poetry. It is a meditation begun by the suicide of Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess on August 17, 1987, extending to an analysis of Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess on August 17, 1987, extending to an analysis of Franz Kafka’s parable, “Before the Law.” Franz Kafka’s parable, “Before the Law.”

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Twelve of George’s twenty published books are translations and scholarly studies. Twelve of George’s twenty published books are translations and scholarly studies. On display are three that reflect his work with Eastern European poets, primarily On display are three that reflect his work with Eastern European poets, primarily the Hungarian, Miklós Radnóti (1909-1944) and the German, Friedrich Hölderlin the Hungarian, Miklós Radnóti (1909-1944) and the German, Friedrich Hölderlin (1770-1843). (1770-1843).

CASE 13: Kathleen Wheatley and E. G. Burrows CASE 13: Kathleen Wheatley and E. G. Burrows

Kathleen (née Musser) Wheatley / Karen Snow, (1923 - ) Kathleen (née Musser) Wheatley / Karen Snow, (1923 - ) Major award, fiction, 1951 Major award, fiction, 1951 Major award, poetry, 1951 Major award, poetry, 1951

Kathleen Wheatley (M.A. 1950) is a poet and novelist currently living in Arizona. Kathleen Wheatley (M.A. 1950) is a poet and novelist currently living in Arizona. Under the pseudonym Kim Myers, Wheatley won a Major Award in Fiction for Under the pseudonym Kim Myers, Wheatley won a Major Award in Fiction for Undertow: a Novel, and a Major Award in Poetry for Diary: Two Series of Poems. Undertow: a Novel, and a Major Award in Poetry for Diary: Two Series of Poems. While raising two sons and managing the upheaval of frequent moves, she While raising two sons and managing the upheaval of frequent moves, she continued to write her intensely personal and acutely observed novels and poems, continued to write her intensely personal and acutely observed novels and poems, this time using the pseudonym, Karen Snow. These works include the novel Willo this time using the pseudonym, Karen Snow. These works include the novel Willo (1976), and two books of poetry, Wonders (1980), and Outsiders (1983). Wonders (1976), and two books of poetry, Wonders (1980), and Outsiders (1983). Wonders attracted the most widespread critical attention of any of Wheatley’s books, attracted the most widespread critical attention of any of Wheatley’s books, winning a Walt Whitman Award from the American Academy of Poets in 1978. winning a Walt Whitman Award from the American Academy of Poets in 1978.

The papers of Kathleen Wheatley, including manuscripts, artwork, and The papers of Kathleen Wheatley, including manuscripts, artwork, and correspondence with authors such as Diane Wakoski, Louis Untermeyer, and May correspondence with authors such as Diane Wakoski, Louis Untermeyer, and May Swenson, are housed in the Special Collections Library. Ms. Wheatley continues to Swenson, are housed in the Special Collections Library. Ms. Wheatley continues to write and has been working on her memoirs for the last several years. write and has been working on her memoirs for the last several years.

Kathleen Musser. Diary: Two Series of Poems. Typescript, 1951. Major Kathleen Musser. Diary: Two Series of Poems. Typescript, 1951. Major award, fiction. award, fiction.

Wheatley’s award-winning typescript is open to the poem “Bus Station, Ann Wheatley’s award-winning typescript is open to the poem “Bus Station, Ann Arbor.” As a young poet, she explored the themes of frustrated love and complex Arbor.” As a young poet, she explored the themes of frustrated love and complex familial relationships, often using Ann Arbor or the university as a setting, as did familial relationships, often using Ann Arbor or the university as a setting, as did many Hopwood authors. many Hopwood authors.

Kathleen Musser and Frank O’Hara. The Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Kathleen Musser and Frank O’Hara. The Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Awards in Creative Writing. Reports on the contest; Bulletin, no. 21 (1951). Awards in Creative Writing. Reports on the contest; Bulletin, no. 21 (1951).

Wheatley is shown here in her official Hopwood photograph along with fellow Wheatley is shown here in her official Hopwood photograph along with fellow award-winner Frank O’Hara. O’Hara also won a Major Award in Poetry for his award-winner Frank O’Hara. O’Hara also won a Major Award in Poetry for his collection of poems, A Byzantine Place, and Try! Try!, a verse play. collection of poems, A Byzantine Place, and Try! Try!, a verse play.

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Karen Snow. Wonders. New York: Viking Press, 1980. Karen Snow. Wonders. New York: Viking Press, 1980.

This collection of poems, published under Wheatley’s professional pseudonym, This collection of poems, published under Wheatley’s professional pseudonym, Karen Snow, was the winner of the Walt Whitman Prize in 1978. Karen Snow, was the winner of the Walt Whitman Prize in 1978.

Karen Snow. Willo. Ann Arbor: Street Fiction Press, 1976. Karen Snow. Willo. Ann Arbor: Street Fiction Press, 1976.

Wheatley’s full-length novel was hailed as “the novel we have long looked for: a Wheatley’s full-length novel was hailed as “the novel we have long looked for: a fiction that melds – with love and perspective – a generation torn between the need fiction that melds – with love and perspective – a generation torn between the need to belong and the desire to be free.” – Publisher’s blurb. Fragments of the novel to belong and the desire to be free.” – Publisher’s blurb. Fragments of the novel were previously published in The Beloit Poetry Journal, Anon, The Ladder, were previously published in The Beloit Poetry Journal, Anon, The Ladder, Michigan Quarterly Review, The Periodical Lunch, and We Are All Lesbians. Michigan Quarterly Review, The Periodical Lunch, and We Are All Lesbians.

E. G. Burrows (1917 - ) E. G. Burrows (1917 - ) Major award, poetry, 1940 Major award, poetry, 1940

Edwin Gladding Burrows is a Texan by birth and now resides in Edmonds, Edwin Gladding Burrows is a Texan by birth and now resides in Edmonds, Washington. Nevertheless, Michigan claims him as well, not only because of his Washington. Nevertheless, Michigan claims him as well, not only because of his Hopwood award, but also because he worked at WUOM - Radio for most of his Hopwood award, but also because he worked at WUOM - Radio for most of his career, first as manager (1948 – 70) and then as executive producer (1973 – 82). career, first as manager (1948 – 70) and then as executive producer (1973 – 82).

Throughout these years, Burrows has never stopped writing. Shown here are two Throughout these years, Burrows has never stopped writing. Shown here are two pages from one of his many radio plays, “Hasting’s Harvest,” which was performed pages from one of his many radio plays, “Hasting’s Harvest,” which was performed on April 28, 1952, by the University of Michigan Broadcasting Service. on April 28, 1952, by the University of Michigan Broadcasting Service.

Burrows is also a successful writer of poetry. He has published seven collections Burrows is also a successful writer of poetry. He has published seven collections of poetry. The Arctic Tern dates from 1957; The House of August from 1984; and of poetry. The Arctic Tern dates from 1957; The House of August from 1984; and the two poems, “The Road to Knoxville” and “House in the Berkshires” were the two poems, “The Road to Knoxville” and “House in the Berkshires” were included in Man Fishing (Sumac Press, 1970). included in Man Fishing (Sumac Press, 1970).

CASE 14: Various Authors CASE 14: Various Authors

Publications by Hopwood award-winning authors, some of the books generously on Publications by Hopwood award-winning authors, some of the books generously on loan from the Hopwood Room. loan from the Hopwood Room.

Elizabeth Kostova. The Historian. New York: Little Brown, 2005. Elizabeth Kostova. The Historian. New York: Little Brown, 2005. Graduate award, novel, 2003 Graduate award, novel, 2003 Graduate award, essay, 2004 Graduate award, essay, 2004

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Elwood Reid. Midnight Sun. New York: Doubleday, 2000. Elwood Reid. Midnight Sun. New York: Doubleday, 2000. Major award, drama/screenplay, 1996 Major award, drama/screenplay, 1996

Patrick O’Keeffe. The Hill Road. New York: Viking Penguin, 2005. Patrick O’Keeffe. The Hill Road. New York: Viking Penguin, 2005. Major award, short fiction, 1999 Major award, short fiction, 1999

Laurence Lieberman. Hour of the Mango Black Moon. Leeds: Peepal Tree, Laurence Lieberman. Hour of the Mango Black Moon. Leeds: Peepal Tree, 2004. 2004. Summer award, essay, 1955 Summer award, essay, 1955 Summer award, fiction, 1955 Summer award, fiction, 1955 Major award, poetry, 1958 Major award, poetry, 1958

Frank O’Hara. A City Winter and Other Poems. New York: Tibor de Nagy Frank O’Hara. A City Winter and Other Poems. New York: Tibor de Nagy Gallery, 1951. Gallery, 1951. Major award, poetry, 1951 Major award, poetry, 1951

Norman Rosten. The Big Road. New York: Rinehart & Co., 1946. Norman Rosten. The Big Road. New York: Rinehart & Co., 1946. Major award, drama, 1938 Major award, drama, 1938 Major award, poetry, 1938 Major award, poetry, 1938

Theodore Solotaroff. The Red Hot Vacuum and Other Pieces on the Writing of Theodore Solotaroff. The Red Hot Vacuum and Other Pieces on the Writing of the Sixties. New York: Atheneum, 1970. the Sixties. New York: Atheneum, 1970. Freshman award, fiction, 1949 Freshman award, fiction, 1949 Minor award, essay, 1952 Minor award, essay, 1952

Eric Jager. The Last Duel. New York: Broadway Books, 2004. Eric Jager. The Last Duel. New York: Broadway Books, 2004. Major award, essay, 1987 Major award, essay, 1987

Nancy Shaw. Raccoon Tune. Illus. by Howard Fine. New York: H. Holt, 2003. Nancy Shaw. Raccoon Tune. Illus. by Howard Fine. New York: H. Holt, 2003. Minor award, essay, 1968 Minor award, essay, 1968

X. J. Kennedy. Nude Descending a Staircase: Poems. Garden City, N.Y.: X. J. Kennedy. Nude Descending a Staircase: Poems. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1961. Doubleday, 1961. Major award, poetry, 1959 Major award, poetry, 1959 Major award, essay, 1959 Major award, essay, 1959

Susan Beth Miller. Indigo Rose. New York: Bantam Books, 2005. Susan Beth Miller. Indigo Rose. New York: Bantam Books, 2005. Minor award, fiction, 1970 Minor award, fiction, 1970 Major award, fiction, 1973 Major award, fiction, 1973

John Ciardi. For Instance. New York: W. W. Norton, 1979. John Ciardi. For Instance. New York: W. W. Norton, 1979. Major award, poetry, 1939 Major award, poetry, 1939

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Jane Kenyon. Collected Poems. Saint Paul, Minn.: Graywolf, 2005. Jane Kenyon. Collected Poems. Saint Paul, Minn.: Graywolf, 2005. Minor award, poetry, 1970 Minor award, poetry, 1970

Howard Moss. Chekhov. New York: Albondocani Press, 1972. Howard Moss. Chekhov. New York: Albondocani Press, 1972. Travel: A Window. New York: Albondocani Press, 1973. Travel: A Window. New York: Albondocani Press, 1973. Freshman award, poetry, 1940 Freshman award, poetry, 1940

Anne Stevenson. Correspondence: a Family History in Letters. Middletown, Anne Stevenson. Correspondence: a Family History in Letters. Middletown, Conn.: Wesleyan University Press, 1974. Conn.: Wesleyan University Press, 1974. Freshman award, poetry, 1951 Freshman award, poetry, 1951 Minor award, poetry, 1952 Minor award, poetry, 1952 Major award, poetry, 1954 Major award, poetry, 1954

Max Apple. The Oranging of America and Other Stories. New York: Grossman Max Apple. The Oranging of America and Other Stories. New York: Grossman Publishers, 1976. Publishers, 1976. Minor award, fiction, 1963 Minor award, fiction, 1963 Major award, short story, 1970 Major award, short story, 1970 Major award, novel, 1970 Major award, novel, 1970 Major award, essay, 1970 Major award, essay, 1970

Iola Fuller. The Loon Feather. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1940. Iola Fuller. The Loon Feather. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1940. Major award, fiction, 1939 Major award, fiction, 1939

Mildred Walker. Fireweed. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1934. Mildred Walker. Fireweed. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1934. Major award, essay, 1933 Major award, essay, 1933 Major award, fiction, 1933 Major award, fiction, 1933 Major award, novel, 1933 Major award, novel, 1933

James Hynes. The Lecturer’s Tale. New York: Picador USA, 2001. James Hynes. The Lecturer’s Tale. New York: Picador USA, 2001. Minor award, fiction, 1976 Minor award, fiction, 1976

Harvey Swados. Nights in the Gardens of Brooklyn: Collected Stories. New Harvey Swados. Nights in the Gardens of Brooklyn: Collected Stories. New York: Viking, 1986. York: Viking, 1986. Freshman award, fiction, 1937 Freshman award, fiction, 1937

Kathryn Stern. Another Song About the King. New York: Random House, 2000. Kathryn Stern. Another Song About the King. New York: Random House, 2000. Summer award, fiction, 1986 Summer award, fiction, 1986 Summer award, poetry, 1986 Summer award, poetry, 1986

Gillian Bradshaw. The Beacon at Alexandria. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., Gillian Bradshaw. The Beacon at Alexandria. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1986. 1986. Major award, fiction, 1977 Major award, fiction, 1977

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