Ruth Daigon Papers

Overview of the Collection

Biography

Scope and Content

Restrictions

Index Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Detailed Description

Series I: Poetry, undated, 1966-1980

Series II: Correspondence, undated, 1966-1981

Series III: Notebooks, 1967-1981

Series IV: Poetry Magazine 1983-1986

Ruth Daigon Papers

Finding aid prepared by Cynthia Ladd.

Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center
405 Babbidge Road, Unit 1205
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-1205

© 2004 University of Connecticut


Overview of the Collection
Repository:	Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center.
Creator:	Daigon, Ruth.
Title:	Ruth Daigon Papers.
Dates:	1966-1986.
Quantity:	3.75 linear feet.
Identification:	MSS19700004
Language:	English.
Abstract:	Ruth Daigon, an American poet, singer and editor, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). She received a B.A. with honors from the University of Manitoba. Her career in music as a soprano brought her into contact with Pro Musica, appearances on Columbia recordings, CBS-TV, recitals and tours. Her poetry has been published in the United States in several anthologies and little magazines, including the De Kalb Literary Art Journal Anthology, Shenandoah, The Southern Review, and Poetry Now. Until 1996, Ms. Daigon and her husband, Arthur, lived in Chaplin, Connecticut, where she also edited and published Poets on, a poetry magazine. The Daigons now reside in Mill Valley, California.

Biography

Ruth Daigon, an American poet, singer and editor, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). She received a B.A. with honors from the University of Manitoba. Her career in music as a soprano brought her into contact with Pro Musica, appearances on Columbia recordings, CBS-TV, recitals and tours. Her poetry has been published in the United States in several anthologies and little magazines, including the De Kalb Literary Art Journal Anthology, Shenandoah, The Southern Review, and Poetry Now.

Until 1996, Ms. Daigon and her husband, Arthur, lived in Chaplin, Connecticut, where she also edited and published Poets on, a poetry magazine. The Daigons now reside in Mill Valley, California.

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Scope and Content

The collection consists nearly two decades of poetry by Daigon. Poems are arranged by year of composition. The collection also contains the author's correspondence with publishers in regard to her work and 23 notebooks of drafts. Materials used in the publication of Poets on are housed separately.

Two folders of personal materials have been restricted by the donor. These materials may only be accessed with the author's written permission.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

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Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of literary and small press materials. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the reference desk.

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Index Terms

This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.

Subjects:

Document Types:

Correspondence.

Manuscripts.

Notebooks.

Personal Papers.

Publications.

Occupations:

Musician.

Poet.

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Poetry 1966-1968

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Published works 1968-1970

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Poetry 1969

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Poetry 1969

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Poetry 1970

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Poetry 1970

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Poetry 1970

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Poetry 1970

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Poetry 1971