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Auden Collection
Ben Tibbs (1907-1995) was a local poet who was also known for his work in the graphic arts. He designed the book covers for his own works as well as the covers for many other poets.
His family donated his extensive poetry collection to Special Collections, a majority of which are signed by authors such as: Diane Wakoski, Denise Levertov, Muriel Ruykerser, Anne Sexton, Galway Kinnell, David Meltzer, and Charles Reznikoff. Other poets in this collection includes: Diane Di Prima, Robert Bly, Douglas Woolf, Conrad Hilberry, Fielding Dawson, W.S. Merwin, Gary Snyder, and John Woods. Tibbs's own work in poetry, book design, and graphic arts is represented in the collection as well.
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