Fred Grossberg Creative Writers' Workshop collection, 1979

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Fred Grossberg Creative Writers' Workshop collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Fred Grossberg Creative Writers' Workshop collection, C0040, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
15 linear ft.
Creator:
Fred Grossberg
Abstract:
Collection contains videotapes, meeting minutes, and other documents pertaining to former George Mason University English Professor Fred Grossberg's involvement in the Creative Writers' Workshop.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Fred Grossberg Creative Writers' Workshop collection, C0040, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains videotapes, meeting minutes, and other documents pertaining to former George Mason University English Professor Fred Grossberg's involvement in the Creative Writers' Workshop.

The videotapes in this collection consist of a series of interviews at a Creative Writers' Workshop directed by Fred Grossberg in 1979, which were funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The 21 hours of footage includes interviews and scenes of such prominent writers as John Gardner and Denise Levertov teaching in the classroom, reciting work at readings, and giving one-on-one tutorials.

Biographical / historical:

Fred Grossberg was a professor of Creative Writing at George Mason University from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. He organized the Creative Writers' Workshop.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Fred Grossberg.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in August 2009.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject and date.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Creative writing.
Video recordings.