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Michael Glaser papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-095

Scope and Contents

The Michael Glaser papers include papers, speeches, flyers, news articles, programs, poetry, correspondence, photos, and other items including his Maryland Poet Laureate nomination packet. This collection provides a glimpse into Michael Glaser’s academic and professional life. There is correspondence between Michael Glaser and Lucille Clifton and photos from his inauguration as Maryland Poet Laureate.

Dates

  • 1980-2020

Biographical / Historical

Michael Glaser was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1943. He graduated from Denison University with a B.A. degree. Glaser continued to Kent State University and graduated with an M.A. and a Ph.D. degree. He taught at St. Mary’s College of Maryland for nearly 40 years and became professor emeritus in 2008.

Michael Glaser served as the Poet Laureate of Maryland from 2004 to 2009. He has published over 500 poems in several literary journals. His poetry collections include “A Lover’s Eye” (1989), “Being a Father” (2004), and several chapbooks.

Along with being published in several literary journals, Dr. Glaser worked as head of the Division of Arts and Letters and chair of the English Department at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He was presented the Homer Dodge Endowed Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Columbia Merit Award from the Poetry Committee of the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Michael Glaser papers include papers, speeches, flyers, news articles, programs, poetry, correspondence, photos, and other items including his Maryland Poet Laureate nomination packet.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Michael Glaser, 23 September 2020

Author
Zoey Downs
Date
2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the St. Mary's College of Maryland Archives Repository

Contact:
Calvert Hall
St. Mary's College of Maryland
47645 College Dr.
St. Mary's City MD 20686-3001 United States
240-895-4196