Paul Zimmer, Papers, 1959-1997

Finding Aid

Biographical Note

Poet and author Paul Zimmer was born in Canton, Ohio in 1934. After attending Kent State University until 1959, he worked as a news reporter for the United States Army from 1954-1955 and covered atomic bomb tests in Nevada. In 1967, Zimmer began his publishing career with the University of Pittsburgh Press, and his first book, The Ribs of Death, was published. For this accomplishment he received Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from Kent State University in 1968. Over the years, Paul Zimmer has served as director of a number of university presses across the nation and has published many works himself. Professional highlights in his career include his refusal to accept a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts because he felt 1st Amendment rights in the United States Constitution were violated in the publishing profession; this received national attention, and as a result Zimmer won the Open Book Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors for his stance. Other important milestones were receiving an award from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, being selected for the National Poetry Series, and receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University in 2004. Zimmer's major works include A Seed in the Wind (1960), The Ribs of Death (1967), The Republic of Many Voices (1969), The Zimmer Poems (1976), With Wanda: Town and Country Poems (1980), Family Reunion: Selected and New Poems (1983), The Great Bird of Love (1989), Big Blue Train (1993), Crossing Into Sunlight (1996), After the Fire (2002), Trains in the Distance (2004).

Scope and Content

This collection is a compilation of correspondence, poetry, publication materials, artwork, and photographs that outline the professional career and personal life of Paul Zimmer. This material was compiled in a series of three-ring binders that served as writing notebooks for the poet. Materials have been removed from the notebooks for preservation purposes and arranged chronologically to maintain the original order of the materials as they were donated to the Department. Series 1, contained in Boxes 1-5, includes poems, correspondence, and articles from Paul Zimmer's writing notebooks. Series 2 and 3, starting in Box 5 and concluding in Box 6, consist of artwork and photographs that were separated from the notebooks for preservation purposes. Series 4 (Box 7) includes oversized items such as posters, news clippings, and announcements.

Please note that literary rights associated with these papers are retained by the author.

Special Collections and Archives also houses a large number of Paul Zimmer's published works. These publications are fully cataloged in KentLINK.

Description of Series

Series 1: Notebooks

Series 2: Artwork

Series 3: Photographs

Series 4: Oversized Materials

Box 1

Series 1: Notebooks

Folder -- Contents

1. 1959: Poems
2. 1959: Notes
3. 1959: Manuscript: "An Indiana Love Story," Chapter One
4. 1959: Incomplete Manuscript Featuring Character Calvin Jurgens
5. 1959: Publishing Progress Notes
6. 1959: Correspondence with Mr. Stenger, May 30
7. 1959: Booklet: Tentative Description of a Dinner Given to Promote the Impeachment of President Eisenhower, by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
8. 1959: Selected Poems by Other Poets
9. 1959: Articles and Poetry by John Ciardi of the Saturday Review
10. 1959: Articles about Other Poets
11. 1960: Poems and Notes
12. 1960: Short Story: A Bowl for the Captain's Whale
13. 1960: Unknown Manuscript, Chapters 8-15
14. 1960: Publishing Progress Notes and Publishing Requests Responses
15. 1960: Correspondence
16. 1960: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
17. 1960: Poems: Towns and Streets and My Siamese Kitten by Cynthia Hilderbrand, [niece]
18. 1960: Selected Poems by Other Poets
19. 1960: Selected Articles by Other Poets
20. 1960: Articles from the Saturday Review
21. 1961: Poems and Notes
22. 1961: Unpublished Table of Contents Page
23. 1961: Correspondence and Research: 1933 Murder of Mary Ellis in Jacksonville, Indiana
24. 1961: Publishing Progress Notes
25. 1961: Correspondence
26. 1961: Publishing Requests Responses
27. 1961: Poetry by Cynthia Hilderbrand, [niece]
28. 1961: Selected Poems by Other Poets
29. 1961: Biographical Sketch of John Ciardi
30. 1961: Articles about Other Poets and Spanish Painters of the 1950's
31. 1962: Poems and Notes
32. 1962: Draft Table of Contents Page for Book: The Ribs of Death
33. 1962: Publishing Progress Notes and Publishing Requests Responses
34. 1962: Correspondence
35. 1962: Poems by Cynthia Hilderbrand, [niece]
36. 1962: Lecture: Poetry-A Way of Knowing by Jean Burden
37. 1962: Selected Poems by Other Poets
38. 1962: Articles about Other Poets
39. 1962: Articles about Death of Bull Fighter Juan Belmonte
40. 1963: Poems and Notes
41. 1963: Publishing Progress Notes and Publishing Requests Responses
42. 1963: Correspondence
43. 1963: Poems and Article: Cynthia Hilderbrand, [niece]
44. 1963: Poetry Reading Announcements
45. 1963: Selected Poems by Other Poets
46. 1963: Articles about Other Poets and Musicians
47. 1963: Photocopy of Letter by F. Scott Fitzgerald, [18 September 1919]
48. 1963: 33 1/3 RPM Record of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Speech
49. 1963: Christmas Cards
50. 1964: Poems
51. 1964: Publishing Progress Notes and Publishing Requests Responses
52. 1964: Correspondence
53. 1964: Poetry Booklet: Nature's Seasons by Cynthia Hilderbrand, [niece]
54. 1964: Selected Poems by Other Poets
55. 1964: Letter to Arthur West from John Rowntree, London, England, March 14, 1825
56. 1964: Twelve Color Plates: Reproductions of Sketches Meade in the Field, by George Miksch Sutton
57. 1964: Various Newspaper Clippings
58. 1964: Christmas Cards
59. 1965: Poems and Notes
60. 1965: Introduction and Poetic Narrative: Watts Happening Suite
61. 1965: Publishing Progress Notes
62. 1965: Publishing Requests Responses
63. 1965: Correspondence
64. 1965: Poetry by Cynthia and Elaine Hilderbrand, [nieces]
65. 1965: Page from Poetry Highlighting Paul Zimmer
66. 1965: Selected Poems by Other Poets
67. 1965: Various Articles
68. 1965: Programs
69. 1965: Measuring Tape from Birth of Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
70. 1965: Christmas Cards
71. 1966: Poems and Notes
72. 1966: Publishing Progress Notes
73. 1966: Correspondence
74. 1966: Correspondence with October House Inc. for the Book, The Ribs of Death
75. 1966: Paul Zimmer Highlighted in UCLA Librarian
76. 1966: Programs
77. 1966: Selected Poems by Other Poets
78. 1966: Various Articles
79. 1967: Poems
80. 1967: Publishing Progress Notes
81. 1967: Publishing Requests Responses
82. 1967: Correspondence
83. 1967: Correspondence with October House Inc. for the Book, The Ribs of Death
84. 1967: Draft Table of Contents for The Ribs of Death
85. 1967: Publicity for The Ribs of Death
86. 1967: Programs and Bookmark:The International Poetry Forum
87. 1967: Articles Highlighting Paul Zimmer
88. 1967: Selected Poems by Other Poets
89. 1967: Selected Articles about Other Poets
90. 1967: Christmas Card

Box 2

Folder -- Contents

1. 1968: Poems
2. 1968: Publishing Progress Notes
3. 1968: Notes: Poem Possibilities for Future Books
4. 1968: Correspondence
5. 1968: Correspondence with October House Inc. for Books The Ribs of Death and The Republic of Many Voices
6. 1968: Publicity for Book: The Ribs of Death
7. 1968: Biography Submission: Contemporary Authors
8. 1968: Draft for Poetry Reading at Kent State University
9. 1968: Duquesne University Schedule of Classes: Cover and Pages 9-10
10. 1968: Statement and Poem for Hayden Carruthis Anthology
11. 1968: Certification Card to Receive Bachelors Degree from Kent State University, February 7
12. 1968: Articles Featuring and Highlighting Paul Zimmer
13. 1968: Newspaper Clipping, Library Story Hour Resumed, Featuring Erik and Justine Zimmer [children]
14. 1968: Program: The International Poetry Forum, featuring Paul Zimmer
15. 1968: Programs: The International Poetry Forum
16. 1968: Advertisement, The Pitt Poetry Series
17. 1968: Selected Poems by Other Poets
18. 1968: Selected Articles about Other Poets and Poetry
19. 1968: Articles: A Program for Liberals, by Carl Oglesby; The New Face of Conformity, by Lawrence Hart; and John Blood Has Many Platforms, by Charlie Powell
20. 1968: Newsletter: DICTATOR!
21. 1969: Poems
22. 1969: Publishing Progress Notes
23. 1969: Correspondence
24. 1969: Correspondence with October House Inc., for Publication of The Republic of Many Voices
25. 1969: Dust Jacket and Cover, The Republic of Many Voices
26. 1969: Publicity for The Republic of Many Voices
27. 1969: Publicity for The Ribs of Death
28. 1969: Book Reviews for The Ribs of Death
29. 1969: Programs: International Poetry Forum
30. 1969: Programs
31. 1969: Poetry Reading Announcements
32. 1969: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
33. 1969: Order Form: Pitt Poetry Series
34. 1969: Selected Articles about Other Poets
35. 1969: Article: The Idea of the New Left by Carl Oglesby
36. 1969: Magazine Article: "Moon, Mars, and Man," Newsweek, August 11
37. 1969: Christmas Cards
38. 1970: Poems
39. 1970: Publishing Progress Notes
40. 1970: Publishing Requests Responses
41. 1970: Correspondence
42. 1970: Poetry Reading Announcements and Conference Programs
43. 1970: Short Stories by Erik Zimmer [son]
44. 1970: News Clippings and Announcements Featuring Paul Zimmer
45. 1970: Various News and Magazine Clippings
46. 1971: Poems
47. 1971: Publishing Progress Notes
48. 1971: Publishing Requests Responses
49. 1971: Correspondence
50. 1971: Apology Letter by Erik Zimmer [son]
51. 1971: Selected Articles and Poetry from Other Poets
52. 1971: Articles and News Clippings Featuring Paul Zimmer
53. 1971: Poetry Reading Announcements
54. 1971: Program: International Poetry Forum
55. 1971: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
56. 1972: Poems
57. 1972: Publishing Progress Notes
58. 1972: Publishing Requests Responses
59. 1972: Correspondence
60. 1972: Poems Written about Paul Zimmer
61. 1972: Information Packet: The Coordinating Council of Literary Magazines
62. 1972: Poetry Reading Announcements
63. 1972: Letter from Justine Zimmer [daughter]
64. 1972: Poem by Cynthia Hilderbrand [niece]
65. 1972: Program: International Poetry Forum
66. 1972: Selected Articles about Other Poets
67. 1973: Poems
68. 1973: Publishing Progress List
69. 1973: Publishing Requests Responses
70. 1973: Correspondence
71. 1973: Astrological Birth Chart
72. 1973: Hospital Bracelet
73. 1973: Business Card, University of Pittsburgh Press
74. 1973: Poems about Paul Zimmer by Other Poets
75. 1973: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
76. 1973: Letters from Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
77. 1973: Course Description: Featuring Paul Zimmer's Poetry
78. 1973: Two Eight Cent Stamps of Pet Robinson Jeffers
79. 1973: Conference Program: The Ralph Munn Creative Writer's Conference and Contest
80. 1973: Selected Articles about Other Poets
81. 1973: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
82. 1974: Poems
83. 1974: Publishing Progress Notes
84. 1974: Correspondence
85. 1974: Draft Table of Contents Page: The Zimmer Poems
86. 1974: Article Submission: American Poetry in 1976
87. 1974: Personal Journal: Trip to England and Cook Forest, Pennsylvania
88. 1974: Hospital Bracelet
89. 1974: Program: Music on the Rivers, Featuring Paul Zimmer
90. 1974: News Clipping of Poetry Reading
91. 1974: Program: The Preservation Jazz Hall Band
92. 1974: Selected Articles
93. 1974: Ten Cent Robert Frost Stamp
94. 1974: Greeting Cards
95. 1975: Poems
96. 1975: Manuscript: With Wanda: Town and Country Poems
97. 1975: Publishing Progress Notes
98. 1975: Correspondence
99. 1975: Lecture: Panel on Publication of Poetry and Fiction, Library of Congress, October 20
100. 1975: Lecture: Writer's Symposium, Johns Hopkins University, March 26
101. 1975: Design: A Seed Poem, by Paul Zimmer
102. 1975: Biographical Excerpt for 1976 Edition: Dictionary of Contemporary Poets
103. 1975: Poem Ending in the Words "Paul Zimmer," by Ed Ochester
104. 1975: Letter: Poem, and News Clipping, Justine and Erik Zimmer, [daughter and son]
105. 1975: News Clipping, Parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary
106. 1975: Zimmer Family Coat of Arms
107. 1975: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
108. [various dates] Selected Articles

Box 3

Folder -- Contents

1. 1976: Poems
2. 1976: Publishing Progress Notes
3. 1976: Publishing Requests Responses
4. 1976: Correspondence
5. 1976: Correspondence with Dryad Press for Publication of The Zimmer Poems
6. 1976: Publicity for The Zimmer Poems
7. 1976: Lecture: Pennsylvania Council of English, October 23
8. 1976: Transcript of Talk, WQED-FM Radio, September 10
9. 1976: Shepherding Poetry Books: The Memoirs of a Series Editor, by Paul Zimmer
10. 1976: Poems about Paul Zimmer by Other Poets
11. 1976: Poetry Tour with the American Wind Symphony of Western Pennsylvania
12. 1976: Autographed Broadsides: Zimmer at the Diggings, distributed by Rook Press
13. 1976: Poetry Reading Announcement
14. 1976: Letter to the Tooth Fairy by Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
15. 1976: Advertisement Featuring Jerome Zimmer, [father]
16. 1976: Advertisements: Dryad Press
17. 1976: Magazine: Images, Volume 3 Number 3
18. 1976: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
19. 1976: Selected News and Magazine Clippings
20. 1977: Poems and Short Story
21. 1977: Publishing Progress Notes and Publishing Requests Responses
22. 1977: Correspondence
23. 1977: Correspondence with Dryad Press about The Zimmer Poems
24. 1977: Publicity for The Zimmer Poems
25. 1977: Transcript of Poetry and Personal Life,: WQED-FM
26. 1977: Lecture, Breadloaf Writer's Conference, August 27
27. 1977: Biographical Sketch and Comment in New Letters
28. 1977: Letter from 5th Grader
29. 1977: Poetry Reading Announcements
30. 1977: Funeral Card and Program for John J. Sommers, August 25
31. 1977: Articles about People with the Last Name Zimmer
32. 1977: Newspaper Article about Professor Edward McGehee
33. 1977: Christmas Card From Jean Burden
34. 1978: Poems
35. 1978: Catching, An Affectionate Memoir by Paul Zimmer
36. 1978: Publishing Progress Notes
37. 1978: Correspondence
38. 1978: Lecture: Southern Press Meeting, October 25
39. 1978: Transcript of Poetry and Personal Life: WQED-FM Radio, February 23 and May 11
40. 1978: Conference and Poetry Reading Announcement
41. 1978: Letter and Recital Program, Justine Zimmer [daughter]
42. 1978: News Clipping Featuring Sue Zimmer [wife]
43. 1978: News Clippings Featuring Paul Zimmer
44. 1978: Poem: A Goldfish in Zimmer's Boot by Student
45. 1978: Mailing:The Pitt Poetry Series
46. 1978: Newsletter:The Exchange, Number 24, September
47. 1978: Newsletter: Pennsylvania Council on Teachers of English
48. 1978: Selected Articles
49. 1978: Father's Day and Christmas Cards
50. 1979: Poems
51. 1979: Publishing Progress Notes
52. 1979: Publishing Requests Responses
53. 1979: Correspondence
54. 1979: Correspondence about Publications with Dryad Press
55. 1979: Lecture: SAMLA
56. 1979: Lecture: Southern Presses Meeting, September
57. 1979: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
58. 1979: News Clippings Featuring Sue Zimmer [wife]
59. 1979: The Red and Gold: Clarke High School News Clippings of Cartoons by Erik Zimmer [son]
60. 1979: Conference Program
61. 1979: Selected Articles
62. 1979: Birthday and Father's Day Cards
63. 1979: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
64. 1980: Poems
65. 1980: Publishing Progress Notes
66. 1980: Correspondence
67. 1980: Correspondence with Dryad Press for Book: With Wanda: Town and Country Poems
68. 1980: Publicity for With Wanda: Town and Country Poems
69. 1980: Book Reviews
70. 1980: Lecture: Finances for Non-Financial People Workshop, June 18
71. 1980: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
72. 1980: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
73. 1980: Articles Featuring Members of Paul Zimmer's Family
74. 1980: Articles about the Zimmer Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania
75. 1980: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
76. 1981: Poems
77. 1981: Publishing Progress Notes
78. 1981: Correspondence
79. 1981: Correspondence and Forms for Pamphlet The Ancient Wars
80. 1981: Book Reviews and Publicity for Book: With Wanda: Town and Country Poems
81. 1981: Lecture: Allegheny Conference and Old Dominion Conference, October
82. 1981: Commencement Program, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia for Erik Zimmer [son]
83. 1981: Articles and Conference Programs Featuring Paul Zimmer
84. 1981: AWP (Associated Writing Programs) Newsletter, December
85. 1981: Newspaper: Poetry Now, Volume 5, Number 5
86. 1981: Various News Clippings
87. 1981: Greeting Cards
88. 1982: Poems
89. 1982: Publishing Progress Notes
90. 1982: Publishing Requests Responses
91. 1982: Correspondence
92. 1982: Correspondence with University of Pittsburgh Press for Publishing of Family Reunion: Selected and New Poems
93. 1982: Draft Table of Contents for Family Reunion: Selected and New Poems
94. 1982: Publicity: With Wanda: Town and Country Poems
95. 1982: Postcards Featuring Publication The Ancient Wars
96. 1982: Advertisements of Paul Zimmer's Poems
97. 1982: Lecture: University of Florida Conference on Writing and Publishing, February 8
98. 1982: Conference Programs and Autograph Signing Announcements
99. 1982: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
100. 1982: News Clippings and Letter, Justine Zimmer [daughter]
101. 1982: Various News Clippings
102. 1982: Brochures: St. John Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio, and The Pitt
103. 1982: Christmas Cards
104. 1983: Publishing Progress Notes
105. 1983: Correspondence
106. 1983: Correspondence with University of Pittsburgh Press for Family Reunion: New and Selected Poems
107. 1983: Dust Jacket: Family Reunion: New and Selected Poems
108. 1983: Draft for Book Jacket and Book Cover, Family Reunion: New and Selected Poems
109. 1983: Publicity for Books
110. 1983: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
111. 1983: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
112. 1983: Various Articles
113. 1983: German Card about Saint Justina
114. 1983: Greeting Cards

Folder -- Contents

1. 1984: Poems
2. 1984: Publishing Progress Notes
3. 1984: Correspondence
4. 1984: Publicity for Book: With Wanda: Town and Country Poems
5. 1984: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
6. 1984: Transcript: KCCK-FM, December 16
7. 1984: Business Cards: University of Iowa and Georgia Presses
8. 1984: Articles and Programs Featuring Paul Zimmer
9. 1984: Selected Articles
10. 1984: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
11. 1985: Poems
12. 1985: Unknown Manuscripts
13. 1985: Publishing Progress Notes
14. 1985: Correspondence
15. 1985: Student's Research Paper about Paul Zimmer
16. 1985: Award Letter, Announcements, and Programs of the American Academy and Institute of Arts
17. 1985: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
18. 1985: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
19. 1985: Selected Articles
20. 1985: Four Iowa Statehood Centennial Postage Stamps, 1946
21. 1985: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
22. 1986: Poems
23. 1986: Publishing Progress Notes
24. 1986: Correspondence
25. 1986: Advertisements and Book Reviews: Family Reunion: Selected and New Poems
26. 1986: Poetry Reading Announcements
27. 1986: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
28. 1986: Funeral Card: John H. Kagle
29. 1986: Christmas Cards
30. 1987: Poems
31. 1987: Publishing Progress Notes
32. 1987: Correspondence
33. 1987: Advertisements: Family Reunion: Selected and New Poems
34. 1987: Poetry Reading Announcements and Conference Programs
35. 1987: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
36. 1987: News Clipping: A War of Words: Poets Challenge Forum's Focus
37. 1987: Father's Day and Christmas Cards
38. 1988: Poems
39. 1988: Unpublished Novellas
40. 1988: Publishing Progress Notes
41. 1988: Correspondence
42. 1988: Correspondence and Announcements for Winning The National Poetry Series Open Competition
43. 1988: Correspondence with University of Illinois Press for The Great Bird of Love
44. 1988: Sample Pages of Book: The Great Bird of Love
45. 1988: Dust Jacket: Family Reunion: Selected and New Poems
46. 1988: Interview with Irv Broughton from the University of Arkansas Press
47. 1988: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
48. 1988: Book Advertisements
49. 1988: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
50. 1989: Poems
51. 1989: Publishing Progress Notes
52. 1989: Correspondence
53. 1989: Correspondence with University of Illinois Press for the Book: The Great Bird of Love
54. 1989: Book Review and Advertisements
55. 1989: Poetry Reading: Conference, and Award Announcements
56. 1989: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
57. 1989: Letter and Photograph of Zimmer's Baseball Game Game Board
58. 1989: Draft Position Paper: AWP Newsletter
59. 1989: Short Story: The Gift, by Erik Zimmer [son]
60. 1989: Valentine's Day and Christmas Cards
61. 1990: Poems
62. 1990: Publishing Progress Notes
63. 1990: Publishing Request Responses
64. 1990: Correspondence
65. 1990: Correspondence with The National Endowment for the Arts
66. 1990: Articles Highlighting Paul Zimmer in his Refusal to Accept a National Endowment for the Arts Grant
67. 1990: Articles Highlighting Paul Zimmer Receiving the Open Book Award for Refusing National Endowment for the Arts Grant
68. 1990: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
69. 1990: Book Reviews and Advertisements
70. 1990: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
71. 1990: Article: A Sound Beyond, by Stephen Corey
72. 1990: Christmas Card from Jean Burden and Bookmark of St. Cuthbert
73. 1991: Poems
74. 1991: Publishing Progress Notes
75. 1991: Correspondence
76. 1991: Publishing Requests Responses
77. 1991: Book Reviews: The Great Bird of Love
78. 1991: Book Advertisements and News Clipping Featuring Paul Zimmer
79. 1991: Playing Catch: by Erik Zimmer [son]
80. 1991: Letter: by Erik Zimmer, [son, at six years old]
81. 1991: Schedule and News Clipping: A Forest Gathering of Poets, June 21-23
82. 1991: Publication: Photographica, Volume XX No. 4, October
83. 1991: Funeral Cards: Augustine (Jack) Lauer
84. 1991: News Clipping: "Keltner Remembers Robbing DiMaggio," The Daily Iowan, July 17 p. 8
85. 1991: Christmas Cards
86. 1992: Poems and Notes
87. 1992: Publishing Progress Notes
88. 1992: Correspondence
89. 1992: Publishing Requests Responses
90. 1992: Readers Report for Book: Crossing Into Sunlight: Selected Poems and Contract
91. 1992: Marketing Questionnaire for the University of Arkansas Press
92. 1992: Poetry Reading and Conference Announcements
93. 1992: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
94. 1992: Two Pages of Article: Eleven American Poets
95. 1992: Christmas Cards

Box 5

Folder -- Contents

1. 1993: Poems
2. 1993: Publishing Progress List
3. 1993: Correspondence
4. 1993: Correspondence with University of Arkansas Press for the Book: Big Blue Train
5. 1993: Publicity for Big Blue Train
6. 1993: Publishing Requests Responses
7. 1993: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
8. 1993: Conference and Poetry Reading Announcements
9. 1993: Book Cover: The Pittsburgh Book of Contemporary American Poetry
10. 1994: Poems
11. 1994: Publishing Progress List
12. 1994: Correspondence
13. 1994: Correspondence with the University of Arkansas Press for Book: Big Blue Train
14. 1994: Publishing Requests Responses
15. 1994: Publicity for Book: Big Blue Train
16. 1994: Publicity for Book: Big Blue Train
17. 1994: Broadside of Poem: The Philosophy of Fears, distributed by Friends of the Kent State University Libraries and Media Services, December
18. 1994: Poetry Reading Announcement
19. 1994: Letter and Picture: 40th Anniversary High School Reunion
20. 1994: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
21. 1994: Article Featuring Erik and Aaron Zimmer, [son and grandson]
22. 1994: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
23. 1995: Poems
24. 1995: Publishing Progress Notes
25. 1995: Correspondence
26. 1995: Publishing Requests Responses
27. 1995: Correspondence for Publication of Book: Crossing Into Sunlight: Selected Poems, 1965-1995
28. 1995: Publishing Agreement with University of Georgia Press for Book: Crossing Into Sunlight: Selected Poems, 1965-1995
29. 1995: Book Review: Zimmer in the Light, by Merrill Leffler
30. 1995: Poetry Reading Announcements
31. 1995: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
32. 1996: Poems
33. 1996: Publishing Progress Notes
34. 1996: Correspondence
35. 1996: Correspondence with University of Georgia Press and Publicity for Book, Crossing Into Sunlight: Selected Poems, 1965-1995
36. 1996: Publishing Requests Responses
37. 1996: Poetry Reading Announcement
38. 1996: Davenport Museum of Art Program Highlighting Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
39. 1996: Program and Ticket, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
40. 1996: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
41. 1997: Poems
42. 1997: Poem: Zimmer in Relief, by G. A. Cate
43. 1997: Publishing Progress Notes
44. 1997: Correspondence
45. 1997: Publishing Requests Responses
46. 1997: Publicity for Book: Crossing Into Sunlight
47. 1997: Articles Featuring Paul Zimmer
48. 1997: Christmas Card from Jean Burden
49. [no date]: Book Advertisements
50. [no date]: Book Leaves of Poetry
51. [no date]: Correspondence
52. [no date]: Letter with Floppy Disks of Magazine The Review
53. [no date]: Parody Movie Poster: A Fish Called Wanda
54. [no date]: Poems for or about Paul Zimmer
55. [various dates]: Collection of News Clippings and Photographs Containing the Name Zimmer

Series 2: Artwork

68. 1959: Watercolor Paintings, Paul Zimmer
69. 1960: One Crayon, Two Pastel, and Watercolor Paintings, Paul Zimmer
70. 1960: Paintings, Paul Zimmer
71. 1960: Pencil Drawing of Flowers, and Poem with Illustrations, Paul Zimmer and Unknown Artist
72. 1961: One Marker, One Pencil, and Watercolor Drawings, Paul Zimmer
73. 1962: Marker Drawings, Unknown Artist
74. 1962: Marker Drawings of Nudes, Unknown Artist
75. 1962: Watercolor Paintings, Unknown Artist
76. 1963: One Acrylic and Watercolor Paintings, Unknown Artist
77. 1963: One Marker and One Pencil Drawing of a Man, [Paul Zimmer?]
78. 1963: Pen-and-Ink Drawings, Unknown Artist
79. 1963: Pen-and-Ink Sketch of Paul Zimmer, Edward
80. 1964: Marker, Pencil , and Watercolor Drawings, Unknown Artist
81. 1965: Pen-and-Ink, Pencil, and Watercolor Drawings, Unknown Artist
82. 1965: Watercolor Paintings, [Paul Zimmer?]
83. 1965: Watercolor Painting of Mother and Child Looking at Christmas Tree, Jayne
84. 1966: Illustrated Story, Ten, Paul Zimmer
85. 1966: Marker and Watercolor Drawings of Rain and of a Person, Unknown Artist
86. 1996: Valentine's Day Poem and Illustration for Sue from Family, Paul Zimmer
87. 1967: Crayon and Pen-and-ink Drawings of People, Erik Zimmer, [son]
88. 1967: Marker Drawings, [Paul Zimmer?]
89. 1968: Crayon Drawing of Justine Zimmer, Erik Zimmer, [son]
90. 1968: Marker and Crayon Drawings, Unknown Artist
91. 1968: Marker and Crayon Drawings, Erik Zimmer, [son]
92. 1968: Paper Picture, Duke the Dog, Erik Zimmer, [son]
93. 1968: Pencil and Watercolor Artwork of a Ship, a Horse, and a Cat, Jane Hildebrand
94. 1969: Crayon and Marker Drawing about Poetry, Unknown Artist
95. 1970: Collage, The Flowers of Evil, Unknown Artist
96. 1971: Collage of Animal Related Clippings, Unknown Artist
97. 1971: Drawings of Paul Zimmer by College Students
98. 1971: Handmade Father's Day Card, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
99. 1971: Mock Book Cover Featuring Paul Zimmer, Cynthia Hilderbrand, [niece]
100. 1972: Crayon Drawing of Monster, Unknown Artist
101. 1972: Marker Drawing of Deer and Car, Erik and Justine Zimmer, [children]
102. 1972: Marker Drawings of Monster and a Man, Erik Zimmer, [son]
103. 1972: Two Pastel and One Pen-and-Ink Drawings of Animals, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]

Box 6

Folder -- Contents

1. 1973: Crayon Drawing of Male Hippie and a Black Cat, Justine and Erik Zimmer, [children]
2. 1973: Handmade Father's Day Card, Erik Zimmer, [son]
3. 1973: Marker and Pencil Drawing of Dragon, Erik Zimmer, [son]
4. 1973: Pencil Drawing of Paul Zimmer, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
5. 1974: Pencil Drawing of Thanksgiving, Erik Zimmer, [son]
6. 1974: Marker and Color Pencil Drawing of Paul Zimmer and a Horse, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
7. 1974: Typewriter Created Football Player, Erik Zimmer, [son]
8. 1975: Birthday Book for Paul Zimmer, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
9. 1975: Charcoal Drawing of Paul Zimmer and Pencil Drawing of Female Holding Flowers, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
10. 1975: Charcoal Drawing of Abstract Art and Pen Drawings of Zimmer Family, Erik Zimmer, [son]
11. 1975: Colored Pencil Drawing of Horse, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
12. 1975: Crayon Drawing of Horse and Pencil Drawing of Comic Strip, Erik Zimmer, [son]
13. 1975: Crayon Drawing of Yeat's Ear, Unknown Artist
14. 1975: Watercolor of Paul Zimmer and Pencil and Ink Drawings, Paul Zimmer
15. 1976: Collection of Pencil Drawings, Unknown Artist
16. 1976: Handmade Father's Day Card from children
17. 1976: Marker Drawings of Autumn and Mr. Rossy Lin, Unknown Zimmer
18. 1976: Paul Zimmer's Head Superimposed on a Baseball Card, Unknown Artist
19. 1977: Crayon Drawing of Cardinal and Pencil Drawing of King Kong, Unknown Artist
20. 1978: Pencil Drawings of Elvis Presley and Paul Zimmer, Erik and Justine Zimmer, [children]
21. 1979: Pen-and-Ink Drawings of Dog and a Man, Justine Zimmer, [daughter]
22. 1980: Pen-and-Ink sketch of New Years, Unknown Artist
23. 1981: Marker Sketches of Paul Zimmer[?], Erik Zimmer, [son]
24. 1981: Pencil Drawings of Abstract Art and of People, Justine Zimmer [daughter] and Unknown Artist
25. 1987: Pencil Drawing, Aaron Paul's First Words, Unknown Artist
26. 1987: Poem with Pencil Drawing and Foliage, Unknown Artist
27. 1991: Collection of Crayon and Ink Drawings, Aaron [grandson]
28. 1992: Pen-and-Ink Sketch of Daddy Mad at Aaron, [grandson]
29. 1993: Crayon Drawing of Landscape, Unknown Artist
30. 1995: Short Story and Pencil Drawing of Dinosaurs, Aaron, [grandson]
31. 1996: Letter and Marker Drawing of Three People, Aaron, [grandson]
32. 1997: Marker Drawing, Cordine, [granddaughter?]
33. 1997: Pen-and-Ink Portrait of Paul Zimmer and a Poem Called My Birthday Sui, Unknown Artist

Series 3: Photographs

34. 1959: Mountains in Colorado, [prints]
35. 1960: Winter Landscapes, [prints]
36. 1964: Unknown Man
37. 1966: Paul Zimmer, Jean Burden, and Gene Franklin, [prints]
38. 1966: Suzannen [wife] and Forest, [prints]
39. 1967: Paul Zimmer by Fred Hetzel, [prints]
40. 1967: Paul Zimmer's Last Day at UCLA, [print]
41. 1967: Robert, Tonya, and Franny, Summer, [print]
42. 1969: Paul Zimmer by Fred Hetzel and Unknown Photograph, [prints and negatives]
43. 1969: Paul Zimmer and Nature, [prints]
44. 1970: Paul Zimmer, [prints]
45. 1970: Reading at Three Rivers Art Festival, June, [prints]
46. 1971: Bill and Sue Metts, [prints]
47. 1971: Photocopy of Paul Zimmer
48. 1971: Paul Zimmer, [prints]
49. 1971: Paul Zimmer in Chico, California, Spring, [prints]
50. 1972: Paul Zimmer and Family, [prints]
51. 1972: Paul Zimmer and Family in Maine, June, [prints]
52. 1973: Erik and Justine Zimmer, [prints]
53. 1973: Paul and Sue Zimmer at Conrid Hillberry's Home, [prints]
54. 1974: Paul Zimmer Leading a Class, [prints]
55. 1975: Paul Zimmer and Francescan Mother? [print]
56. 1976: Paul Zimmer and Danny Abse, [print]
57. 1976: Paul Zimmer's Parents and Another Relative? [print]
58. 1976: Paul Zimmer by Thomas Victor, [prints]
59. 1977: Erik and Justine Zimmer, children, [prints]
60. 1977: Justine Zimmer, daughter, [print]
61. 1977: Paul Zimmer, [print]
62. 1977: Paul Zimmer and Gary Gildner, [prints]
63. 1978: Justine Zimmer, daughter, [print]
64. 1978: Reading at University of Wisconsin, April, [prints]
65. 1979: Paul's Birthday at the University of Alabama, [print]
66. 1980: Paul Zimmer by Layle Silbert, [print]
67. 1980: Paul Zimmer and Others Wearing Brown Thrasher Books T-Shirts, [print]
68. 1980: University Press Release Still [Slide]
69. 1981: Paul Zimmer at Allegheny College and Paul Zimmer's Father and Cynthia Hilderbrand, [prints]
70. 1982: Childhood Photograph of Paul and Relatives, [print]
71. 1982: Paul and Suzanne Zimmer with Gary Gildner at Hall of Mirrors in Versailles and in Paris, France, March, [prints]
72. 1982: Paul Zimmer, Ellen Harris, and Kenneth Coleman, [print]
73. 1982: Paul Zimmer's Home, [prints]
74. 1982: Trip in Rye, England, [prints and negatives]
75. 1983: Paul Zimmer in University of Arizona's Poetry Center by Lois Shelton, January, [prints]
76. 1983: Presentation with John Engels, [prints]
77. 1984: Paul Zimmer at Kent State University, [prints]
78. 1985: Inaugural Poetry Series of Jean Burden at Los Angeles State, [prints]
79. 1985: Office Party Before Award from American Academy and Institute, [prints]
80. 1985: Paul Zimmer Proofs, [prints]
81. 1985: Paul Zimmer with Colleagues, [prints]
82. 1985: Paul Zimmer with Oscar Hijuelos and Paul Zimmer Speaking at a Podium, [prints]
83. 1985: University of Georgia Press Picnic, August, [prints]
84. 1986: Paul Zimmer in Office at University of Iowa, [print]
85. 1986: Paul Zimmer on Panel at Drake University, [prints, letter, and pamphlet]
86. 1986: Photo Booth Candids, [print]
87. 1986: Sue Zimmer with Dennie and Joan Abse, [prints]
88. 1987: Daguerreotype Collectors and Dealers, September, [prints]
89. 1987: Paul Zimmer at John Wood's Home at Lake Charles, Louisiana and at Paul Shuttleworth's Home in Nebraska, [prints]
90. 1987: Paul and Luke Shuttleworth, [prints]
91. 1987: Paul Zimmer at Roger William's College in Bristol, Rhode Island and Paul Zarzyski, [prints]
92. 1987: Paul Zimmer Wearing Paul Zarzyski's Hat in Montana, [prints]
93. 1988: Celebration Party Dinner for John Gueba, [prints]
94. 1988: Party for Publication of Illustrated History of University of Iowa and of University of Iowa Press Staff, [prints]
95. 1988: Paul Zimmer With Various Friends and Colleagues, [prints]
96. 1988: Whales Off Cape Cod and Band Called The Flying Nuetimos, [prints]
97. 1989: Paul Zimmer at Party at Northern Michigan University, [prints]
98. 1989: Paul Zimmer and James Laughlin at AWP Conference, Spring, [print]
99. 1990: Paul Zimmer by Frederick Hetzel, [prints and letter]
100. 1990: Paul Zimmer Outside with Grandson, [print]
101. 1991: Paul Zimmer with Gary Gildner and Paul Zimmer with Dafydd Wood, [prints]
102. 1992: Paul Zimmer and Friends, [prints]
103. 1992: Unknown Man Holding Camera and Glasses, [print]
104. 1993: Paul Zimmer and Pieter Weslowski, [print]
105. 1994: Paul Zimmer Reading Featured on Theatre Marquee; Paul and Others at Gathering; Store Signs, [prints]
106. 1995: Fall Board Meeting at University of Iowa, [prints]
107. 1995: Paul Zimmer, [prints and negatives]
108. 1995: Presentation at University of Iowa Press, [prints]
109. 1995: Unknown Photographs, [prints]
110. [various years] Paul Zimmer, [prints]

Box 7

Series 4: Oversized Materials

Note: Materials listed below are in order as the appear according to size.

Folder -- Contents

1. [1966?]: Watercolor Painting of Woman and Man, [Paul Zimmer?]
2. 1963: Painting of Person by [Paul Zimmer?]
3. 1964: Handmade Christmas Card from John Robinson
4. 1967: Pen Drawing of Son Erik Zimmer by Justine Zimmer [daughter] December 16
5. 1971: Pastel Drawing of Football Players and Writing about Dream Job by Erik Zimmer, [son]
6. 1975: Campus Clatter Cartoon Strips by Larry Lewis Featuring a Character Called Mrs. Zimmer, May 25 and July 13
7. 1976: Newspaper: The Lehman Journal, May 24, 1951
8. 1981: Various News Clippings from The Red and Gold: Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia Featuring Erik Zimmer, [son]
9. 1989: Poster: Good Thunder Series
10. Poem: Zimmer Imagines Heaven in Oriental Script, [no date]
11. Poetry Reading Announcements, [various dates]
12. 1963 News Clipping Front Cover News Call Bulletin and the San Francisco Chronicle Announcing President John F. Kennedy's Assassination
13. 1964: Pictures of the Moon, Los Angeles Times August 2
14. 1965: News Clipping Front Cover and Articles Covering the Death of Winston Churchill, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, January 24
15. 1965: News Clipping Front Cover and Articles Covering the First Walk by Man in Space, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, March 18 and June 8
16. 1966: News Clipping: "H-A-P-P-Y NEW YEAR! BRUINS WIN, 14-12," Los Angeles Times, January 2
17. 1968: News Clipping Front Cover, [Robert] "Kennedy is Shot Critically After California Win, Suspect Held," The Washington Post, June 5; and "Nation Mourns Kennedy; Funeral Saturday in NY," The Pittsburgh Press, January 24
18. 1969: News Clipping Front Cover Page of The Pittsburgh Gazettte about Moon Landing, July 21 and 22
19. 1971: News Clipping Front Cover Page of The Pittsburgh Gazettte about Pittsburgh Pirates Winning the World Series Baseball, October 18
20. 1973: Get Well Card and Drawing from Erik and Justine Zimmer, [son and daughter]
21. 1974: "Nixon Resigns," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 9
22. 1975: News Clipping Front Cover, "Super Steelers Win, 16-6," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 13
23. 1975: Paul Zimmer Poetry Series Posters, Created by the National Endowment for the Arts
24. 1977: Portage County Democrat, December 3, 1926
25. 1978: Newspapers Covering the Thunderstorm of 1978, The Derrick, Oil City, Pennsylvania, July 25; and The Clarion News, Clarion, Pennsylvania, July 27
26. 1981: Poster: The Harper Anthology of Poetry
27. 1990: Iowa City Press Citizen Article about Paul Zimmer's Refusal to Accept Grant from NEA