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Christina V. Pacosz papers, 1899-2019 (majority within 1961-2012)

15.75 linear feet — 20 archived websites — 1.3 GB

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Widely published and award winning Detroit born Polish-American author whose life is at the heart of her poetry, diaries, and publications. The collection primarily consists of correspondence between Pacosz, certain family members, and associates; diaries highlighting pivotal events in her life; creative works; publicity materials; family and biographical information; and photographs.

The Christina V. Pacosz papers gives the researcher an insight into the works and mind of an American born Polish poet. This collection, in which the files are arranged chronologically, spans the years 1899-2019, with the majority of the materials reflecting the years 1961-2012.

The collection comprises of correspondence between Pacosz, her literary cohorts, and family members; published and unpublished anthologies, manuscripts, and poetry; biographical and genealogical records pertaining to Pacosz and her family; works created by her students; personal diaries; photographs of herself, family, and colleagues. The collection also comprises of publicity and research materials.

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Correspondence

The Correspondence series comprises of letters, greeting cards, post cards, and emails between Pacosz, her cohorts, and family members. Of particular note are correspondence between Pacosz, her family in Poland, her parents, and her daughter Elena Flathman. The latter two are regarding the birth and adoption of Flathman, as well as Pacosz and Flatman's reunion nearly thirty years after Flathman's birth. Many of Pacosz' writings reflect upon her feelings about her daughters birth and the outcome of their reunion. Later emails revolve around politics, health issues, and grief.

Two other distinctive features of the collection include a large binder of email exchanges between Pacosz and contemporary Iranian poet, translator, and free-lance journalst Farideh Hassanzadeh-Mostafavi and correspondence between Fredy and Lorraine Perlman. Fredy Perlman was an author, publisher, professor, and activist. Both Perlman and his wife Lorraine were founders of Black & Red Press. The folder also contains notes and clippings regarding various works by Pacosz.

The binder containing email correspondence between Pacosz and Mostafavi reflects upon their comraderie, as well as their mutual respect for one another's writings.

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