Guide to the Harper Square Press records , 1966-1979

Brown University Library , Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2010

Collection Overview

Title:	Harper Square Press records
Date range:	1966-1979
Creator:	Harper Square Press
Extent:	6 linear feet
Abstract:	Harper Square press was a publisher of poetry compillations, founded and edited by Phyllis Ford-Choyke and Arthur Davis Choyke and based in Chicago, Illinois. This collection includes manuscript poems, correspondence, biographical sketches, working papers, and business records.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Brown University Library , Special Collections
Collection number:	Ms. 2010.028

Scope & content

Includes manuscript poems, correspondence, biographical sketches, working papers, and business records.

Access Points

Subject Topics

• Language and Literature

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into eight series.

• Series 1. Gallery Series One-Poets (1967)
• Series 2. Gallery Series Two-Poets (1968)
• Series 3. Gallery Series Three-Poets (1968)
• Series 4. Gallery Series Four-Poets (1973)
• Series 5. Gallery Series Five-Poets (1977)
• Series 6. Apertures to Anywhere (1979)
• Series 7. Orders
• Series 8. General Business Records

Historical note

Harper Square press was a publisher of poetry, founded and edited by Phyllis Ford-Choyke and Arthur Davis Choyke and based in Chicago, Illinois. Published works include the Gallery Series-Poets. Correspondents and contributing writers include Helen Winter, John Logan, Leon M. Despres, Ida Terkel, and Carolyn Stoloff, James M. Murphy, Gertrude Abercrombie, and Martha Friedberg

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Harper Square Press records, Ms. 2010.028, Brown University Library.
Contact information:	Brown University Library , Special Collections Box A, John Hay Library Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2146 E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Gift: Phyllis Ford-Choyke, 02/23/1983: A 83-2; Gift: Phyllis Ford-Choyke, 07/29/1982: A 82-170
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam 2010 June 24
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

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