Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The papers of Muriel Rukeyser were presented to the Library of Congress by Rukeyser as a gift in 1969 and in several deposits from her and her son, William, 1972-1992. The deposits and other material were subsequently acquired by the Library through purchase from William Rukeyser on behalf of his mother's estate in three equal installments, 1997-1999.
Processing History
The papers of Muriel Rukeyser were arranged and described in 1986 by Michael McElderry. Material received in 1992 and 1997-1999 was processed as an addition in 2003 by Michael McElderry. The finding aid was revised by Karen Linn Femia in 2021 to reflect transferred and interfiled material remaining from Part I.
Transfers
Items have been transferred from the Manuscript Division to other custodial divisions of the Library. Audio recordings have been transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division. A musical score, with accompanying words by Muriel Rukeyser, has been transferred to the Music Division. All transfers are identified in these divisions as part of the Muriel Rukeyser Papers. Patrons are encouraged to contact these divisions in advance of a research visit.
Microfilm
Microfilm on seven reels was received as part of the papers of Muriel Rukeyser and is listed and described in this finding aid. This microfilm is not available for interlibrary loan.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container or reel number, Muriel Rukeyser Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.