Poetry Society of America records

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id: 4994
origination: Poetry Society of America
date statement: ca. 1917-ca. 1948
key date: 1917
identifier (local_mss): 2444
org unit: Manuscripts and Archives Division
call number: MssCol 2444
b-number: b11974869
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created: 2013-04-01 15:05:12 UTC
updated: 2026-06-26 18:09:18 UTC
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date_inclusive_start: 1917
date_inclusive_end: 1948
keydate: 1917
date_start: 1917
date_end: 1948
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abstract: {"value"=>"The Poetry Society of America (PSA) was founded in 1910 in New York City \"to aid poets and poetry\". Members are professional practicing poets; associate members are critics, lecturers, librarians, educators, and patrons. The Society maintains a collection of books of poetry. Collection consists of poems, correspondence, memoranda, and newsclippings relating to the affairs of the Society. Poems and letters were contributed by members. Also, materials pertaining to PSA administrative matters."}
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extent_statement: 1 linear foot (4 boxes)

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