Founded, edited, and published by Judith Neeld from 1970 through 1990 Stone Country Press produced Patterns, a Literary Journal, from 1970 through 1973. In 1974 the publication changed its name to Stone Country, a Magazine of Poetry, Art and Letters. The press also published chapbooks of poetry. The focus of the publication, which was founded in Madison, New Jersey, and moved in the mid-1980s to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, was on mature poets, including John Tagliabue, Louis Ginsburg, Colette Inez, Maxine Cumin, Thomas Johnson, Jon Lang, Janice Thaddeus, Martin Robbins, Frances Minturn Howard, and others.
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Stone Country Press records, Ms. 2010.029, Brown University Library.
The collection is primarily made up of correspondence and manuscript drafts of material published by Stone Country Press. It also includes business records, promotional materials, and some printed items.
The materials are arranged in two series based on type of material.
Gift: Judith Neeld, 04/22/81, A81-13; Gift: Judith Neeld, 03/10/82, A82-146; Gift: Judith Neeld, 12/31/87, A87-30
Arranged loosely by publication and date.
Arranged loosely by publication and date.