Writing Series, 1960-2005 and undated

Extent:

50 boxes

Scope and content:

The Writing Series comprises drafts, proofs, and galleys related to Pratt's major works through 2003, as well as materials related to shorter pieces by Pratt, reviews, print interviews, materials related to Pratt's editorial work, and personal journals. The series also contains materials pertaining to the outside funding from grants and speaking appearances that Pratt obtained to support herself as a writer. The subseries are arranged chronologically, starting with Pratt's journals, followed by her major works, and then Feminary, Workers World, Other Writings, Grant Applications, Interviews, Gigs, and Manuscripts by Others. The first subseries, Journals, contains journals filled with Pratt's daily thoughts and activities. Major works represented in the Writing Series are Pratt's poetry and essay collections The Sound of One Fork, We Say We Love Each Other, Crime Against Nature, Rebellion: Essays 1980-1991, S/HE, Walking Back Up Depot Street, and The Dirt She Ate. The Feminary and Workers World subseries document Pratt's editorial work as well as writing. Other Writings includes miscellaneous works not related to Pratt's major books. Grant Applications documents Pratt's attempts to gain funding to support herself as a writer. The Interviews subseries contains print interviews by other individuals about Pratt. The Gigs subseries pertains to Pratt's speaking and conference appearances. Manuscripts by Others comprises writings by other individuals that were sent to Pratt for her perusal or commentary. Pratt's original folder titles were retained.

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