Yale Collection of American Literature

The Yale Collection of American Literature documents the creative lives, the artistic communities, and the literary achievements of American writers. The collectionis noted for its strength in nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first-century poetry, fiction, and dramatic writings. The archives of writers of diverse backgrounds underscore the collection’s interest in the indigenous and immigrant cultures that shape American literature.
  • Maggot and Crow

    November 1, 2019

  • Into the archives! (Yale Daily News)

    October 31, 2019

  • Exploring James Baldwin’s celebrity and mystery at the Beinecke

    October 28, 2019