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Literary Research in Special Collections

This guide provides an introduction to conducting literary research using materials in Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland Libraries.

Works by Women Authors and Poets

Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland houses many works by women authors and poets, including Djuna Barnes, Katherine Anne Porter, Gertrude Stein, Louisa May Alcott, and more. Below is a selection of titles from women's literature from Special Collections. Search the catalog for addition works, or contact us with any questions.