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Creator
13th Moon, Inc
Call number
MssCol 1
Physical description
16.17 linear feet (24 boxes)
Preferred Citation

13th Moon records, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library

Repository
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Access to materials
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13th Moon, a feminist literary magazine, was founded in 1973 by Ellen Marie Bissert. The magazine's records 1973-1984 contain editorial correspondence, project files on poetry readings and research projects, mechanicals and printed copies of the magazine, and audiotapes of interviews and poetry.

Biographical/historical information

13th Moon, a feminist literary magazine, was founded in 1973 by Ellen Marie Bissert under the auspices of the Writing Organization for Women at the City University of New York. After the second issue, all connections with the university were severed. The journal developed into a prominent literary publication, featuring short fiction, essays, and reviews by women authors, including Adrienne Rich, Eve Merriam, Marge Piercy, Rochelle Owens, and Audre Lorde. The magazine was edited by Bissert from 1973 until 1982, when Marilyn Hacker became the editor. Hacker served as editor for volumes VII and VIII.

Scope and arrangement

Records of 13th Moon document the history of this feminist literary magazine from its founding in 1973 until 1984. Records consist of founder and editor Ellen Marie Bissert's correspondence with readers, contributors, editors of other literary publications, and others involved in the feminist publishing network; business records documenting the funding, printing, and distribution of the magazine; and project files that chronicle the poetry readings sponsored by 13th Moon and a research project on early American women poets. The records also include promotional flyers and posters, proofs and printed copies of the magazine. In addition, there is a tape recorded interview with the poet, Amelia Etlinger, and audiotapes of two radio documentaries that include interviews with Ellen Bissert.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift of Ellen Marie Bissert, 1986 and Marilyn Hacker, 1987.

Processing information

Compiled by Melanie A. Yolles.

Using the collection

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright retained by 13th Moon, Inc.

Access restrictions

Researchers must use cassette copies of sound recordings.

Alternative form available

Sound recordings available on audio cassettes