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ODU University Archives
3000 Perry Library4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
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URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
Robert Borders; Mel Frizzell
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
Unknown
Processing Information
The collection was processed and finding aid created by Robert Borders in 2011.
Biographical or Historical Information
The Associated Writers Program (AWP) began in 1967 as an organization whose mission has been to support writers and engage in the presence of creative writing in higher educational institutions. The entrance of creative writing programs into universities was often met with resistance by scholars who believed English departments should focus their attention on studying classic literature. The AWP was created to act as an opposition to this tension and to provide opportunities for young writers. Old Dominion University was a member of the AWP and participated in bringing their mission to campus, primarily through literary festivals. For several years, the AWP staff office was located at Old Dominion University where brochures, newsletters and various documents were published.
Note written by Mel Frizzell
Scope and Contents
The collection contains brochures, newsletters, job listings and degree catalogs pertaining to the Associated Writers Program and their connection to Old Dominion University. The Associated Writers Program attempted to aid writers through contests based on poetry, nonfiction, novel and short fiction. The collection holds several brochures announcing the winner's names and published work.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs
- Creative writing
- Old Dominion University. Department of English
Container List
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Associated Writing Program, Miscellaneous1980-1991Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Associated Writing Program, Miscellaneous, 1980-1991, Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Associated Writing Program, Job List1987-1988Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Associated Writing Program, Job List, 1987-1988, Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Associated Writing Program, Job List1989Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Associated Writing Program, Job List, 1989, Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: Associated Writing Program, Job List1990 January-NovemberPreferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, Associated Writing Program, Job List, 1990 January-November, Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: Associated Writing Program, Job List1991 January-1992 AprilPreferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Associated Writing Program, Job List, 1991 January-1992 April, Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6 Folder 6
Folder 6: Associated Writing Program, Miscellaneous1990-1993Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, Associated Writing Program, Miscellaneous, 1990-1993, Associated Writers Program Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.