| Description |
27 linear feet (33 boxes). |
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5 sound recordings. |
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Six series: I. Correspondence; II. Business Records; III. Project Files; IV. Mechanicals; V. Printed Materials; VI. Audio Cassettes. |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Access |
Researchers must use cassette copies of sound recordings. |
| Summary |
Records of 13th Moon document the history of this feminist literary magazine from its founding in 1973 until the resignation of its founder and editor, Ellen Marie Bissert, in 1982. Records consist of 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, mechanicals and printed copies of the first five volumes of the magazine, and various literary publications. In addition, there is a tape recorded interview with the poet, Amelia Etlinger, and audio tapes of two radio documentaries that include interviews with Ellen Bissert. |
| Form |
Sound recordings available on audio cassettes. |
| Biography |
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. |
| Finding Aids |
Collection guide available in repository and on internet. |
| Subject |
Bissert, Ellen Marie.
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Etlinger, Amelia.
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13th Moon.
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American literature -- 20th century.
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American literature -- Women authors.
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Feminism and literature.
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Feminist poetry.
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Lesbians.
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American poetry -- 20th century.
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Publishers and publishing.
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Women authors, American.
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New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1951-
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| Genre/Form |
Audio cassettes.
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| Added Author |
Bissert, Ellen Marie.
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| Call No. |
MssCol 1
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 1
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