Emails relating to Vazirani's involvement in Catamaran, a journal for South Asian literature.

Schedule for the San Miguel Poetry Week, in which Vazirani participated.

Emails, a letter, a fax, and reviews pertaining to Vazirani's work on the literary journal "Calloloo."

Materials on the Callaloo Creative Writing Workshop that Vazirani attended at Texas A & M University in May, 2003.

Faculty and travel information and a copy of a poem from the Bennington Writing Workshop that Vazirani attended in June 2003.

This folder contains email invitations, information, and an application for the Struga International Poetry Evenings Festival that was held in Macedonia in August 2003.

Thank you letter and two application forms (one partially completed, one left blank) for the Yaddo Artists' Community in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Lecture notes and poetry originally organized and labeled by Vazirani.

Results of a class assignment asking for student-suggested ideas for writing exercises. They are from a course on fiction Vazirani taught in the summer of 2000.

Materials related to Vazirani's position as Writer-in-Residence at William and Mary. Included are course evaluations, faculty contact information, letters, an appeal to the Parking Committee, and information concerning her residence at the Heritage Inn.

Syllabi and notes for the English 470 writing course on Michael Ondaatje Vazirani taught at William and Mary in the Spring of 2003.

Syllabus and a reading assignment for the English 405/Anthropology 430 Descriptive Linguistics course held in Spring 2003.

Contains emails relating to various poetry readings given by Vazirani on her work.

Letters, emails, brochures, and notes concerning the readings Vazirani gave and was scheduled to give in 2003.

Promotional materials for a reading Vazirani gave at Smith College on March 11, 2003.

Letters, resumes, letters of recommendation, and requests for references for positions Vazirani applied for.

Materials relating to a teaching position at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia that Vazirani accepted, then later declined.

Three copies of Vazirani's application for a teaching position at Barnard College in New York City.

Materials relating to Vazirani's network of colleagues and publishers, as well as brief online biographies about her.

Scope and Contents Email addresses and contact information collected by Vazirani.

Scope and Contents Papers removed from books included in the collection. They range from promotional materials for poets Paul Muldoon, Marilyn Hacker, and Rita Dove, biographical information on Yusef Komunyakaa, a photocopy of "The Light of the World and by Derek Walcott, a copy of an introduction for Czeslaw Milosz, to an autograph by Seamus Heaney. Also included is an untranslated document removed from a book written in an unidentified language at this time (4/20/09).

Scope and Contents Copy of "Clio Rising and faxed in February 2003, with notes.

Request from Jay Wright to give a poetry reading at Sweet Briar College, as well as his resume.

Essay, correspondence, and a brochure for the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Virginia that are from or regard Vinay Dharwadker.

Materials about artist Ambreen Butt and his work.

Party invitations, a family newsletter, and an email from poet Rita Dove. A letter from Vazirani to Dove is also included.

Brief profiles on Ethelbert Miller and Austin Clark. Note: Boxes 4 and 5 of this collection contain further materials and correspondence in a relation to Ethelbert Miller.

Postcard and poem sent to Vazirani by Ethelbert Miller. Note: Boxes 4 and 5 of this collection contain further materials and correspondence in a relation to Ethelbert Miller.

Letters, cards, photographs, newspaper clippings, and emails relating to a variety of professional and personal issues postmarked to Vazirani in 2002.

Letters, cards, photographs, newspaper clippings, and emails relating to a variety of professional and personal issues sent to Vazirani in 2003.

Two brief articles on Ethelbert Miller, as well as a promotional poster for a reading at Georgetown University.

6 letters from Vazirani to Miller. The first is an apology for missing a scheduled meeting, while the rest focus on recent events and the process of writing. Some letters include poems. Two of the letters are not dated.

4 letters and a postcard from Vazirani to Miller. They include updates about her life and work. The last letter features four poems and expresses Vazirani's intent to study with poet Derek Walcott.

11 letters and postcards, as well as a greeting card from Vazirani to Miller. The letters and cards vary in length, and include updates and information on Vazirani's life and work, as well as references to Miller's achievements as a writer.

Scope and Contents 7 letters and postcards, a holiday greeting card from Vazirani to Miller, and a poem submitted to "Yaddo." The letters and cards vary in length and include references to her life and work, as well as a birthday greeting for Miller.

5 letters and postcards and a Christmas card Vazirani sent to Miller in 1992. The letters vary in length and include details on her life and work. One is written on the back of a rejection letter from the Atlantic and is attached to a draft of a poem titled, "Sunday School."

8, cards, and notes from Vazirani to Miller. The letters vary in length and include details on her life and work, along with a newspaper clipping of a photo. Several references are made to funding opportunities, as well as articles, magazines, and authors Miller sent to Vazirani or suggested to her.

18 letters, notes, and cards sent from Vazirani to Miller in 1994. The letters vary in length and include details on her life and work, a request for recommendations for applications to a workshop and graduate school at the University of Virginia, and congratulatory and birthday messages for Miller.

4 letters, a note, and a postcard from Vazirani to Miller. They vary in length and include information on her professional and personal lives, as well as references to Vazirani's divorce.

Scope and Contents 6 postcards, a letter, and a printed email sent by Vazirani to Miller in 1996. The cards, letter, and email are all rather brief and include references to publicity for "White Elephants," the Folger Shakespeare Reading event, a range of professional and personal information, and birthday and get well messages to Miller. Also included is a copy of a letter sent to Vazirani's "White Elephants" publisher, Beacon Press, as well as a response to an open teaching position at the University of Colorado.

9 letters and faxes sent to Ethelbert Miller in 1997. 6 of the items are copies of letters sent to and from the Folger Shakespeare Library, Carnegie Mellon University, San Francisco State University, Barnard College, and the University of Oregon regarding poetry readings and teaching positions. The 2 faxes and final letter included are addressed to Miller and relate to Vazirani's reading at the Folger Shakespeare Event.

4 postcards sent by Vazirani to Miller from 1998 to 2000. They make references to New Year's, travel plans, a poetry reading, and Valentine's Day.

2 postcards from 2001 and a letter from 2003 sent by Vazirani to Miller. They include references to Vazirani's publishing efforts, works in progress, and travel plans.

2 photographs of Vazirani: a signed professional headshot sent in 1990, and a photograph of her with her husband, John T. Jordan, in 1991.

Poems by Vazirani. They include a collection titled, "Inventing Maya Biswas, My Mother," and five copies of "White Elephants I," among others.

Signed copy of Vazirani's manuscript titled, "Whereabouts," and the envelope in which it was sent.

Scope and Contents Multiple versions of Vazirani's resume and various promotional materials relating to her work. Also included is an introduction for Vazirani written by Miller for an event at the Folger Shakespeare Reading festival called "Ascension #127" and and a brief letter from Miller thanking her for agreeing to serve as a contributing editor for Poet Lore Magazine.

Newspaper articles and printed internet articles on Vazirani's death.

Multiple programs for Vazirani's funeral. Also includes a tribute, with notes, written by Miller for Vazirani and her son, Jehan Komunyakaa.

Condolence cards, letters, emails, poems, and an essay sent to Miller in memory of Vazirani.

Scope and Contents 3 poems written in honor of Vazirani, including "Cumin in the Eggs" by Ellen Berkovitch (three copies), "No More Suicides" by Sharon Olinka, and "Always Before, Light Gathered" by Jody Bolz.

Printed emails concerning the publicity surrounding Vazirani's death as well as personal remembrances. Also included are a thank-you letter for a donation made by Miller to the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society in Vazirani's name and a greeting card with a photo from a mutual friend of Miller and Vazirani.

3 greeting cards and a letter sent to Miller by Heea Vazirani Fales, Reetika Vazirani's mother. They include brief personal details and references to organizing Vazirani's papers. The letter requests Miller's assistance in publishing Vazirani's work. Note: Additional correspondence between Heea Vazirani Fales and Ethelbert Miller can be found in Box 7 of the collection.

Bank and credit statements and account information.

Loan and payment records from Wellesley College.

Receipts and discount membership cards.

Receipts and notes from Vazirani's office redecoration.

Mortgage and loan documents.

Letter and form confirming Vazirani's status as a Mary Kay consultant.

Contact information, notes, and two receipts for moving companies.

Real estate services information and faxes regarding Vazirani's search for housing near Atlanta after she accepted a position at Emory University. Also included is a record of lease termination (she did not take the job).

Insurance policy and claim information sent to her mother, Heea Vazirani Fales, after her death.

Birthday card and three thank-you cards Vazirani sent to her mother, Heea Vazirani Fales. Also included is a Mother's Day card from Vazirani's son, Jehan.

Letters and notes written by Vazirani on a variety of subjects to several different people. Of note is a printed email that describes how Vazirani was evicted from her Williamsburg apartment while teaching at William and Mary because of a change in ownership.

Information and promotional materials sent to Vazirani by World Literacy of Canada.

Vazirani's notes and worksheets from the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching program.

Certificates, letters, and newsclippings relating to Vazirani's personal and professional awards, honors, and achievements. Contents include: a poem on Martin Luther King, Jr. that won first prize in Vazirani's 5th grade class in 1973; information on the song, "Amazing Grace: The Police Officer's Tribute," Vazirani wrote with her former husband; and certificates for poetry awards and teaching positions.

Pprofessional photographs of Vazirani. They vary in size, pose, and photographer, and most are not dated. There is a set of prints of Vazirani, Yusef Komunyakaa, and their son, Jehan. Photos from John Henley Photography have been removed from the envelopes, and there is a letter and an email included from the studio. Also included is a candid photograph from 2002 taken at a workshop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Fx copy of the divorce settlement between Vazirani and John T. Jordan.

Birth records, social security card, health records and information, insurance documents, and care instructions for Vazirani's son, Jehan Komunyakaa. He also died July 16, 2003.

Inclued are: Vazirani's social security card, voter registration card, a photocopy of her Certificate of Naturalization, vehicle registration information, and personal contact information.

News articles on Vazirani's death. They include a section of The Washington Post, photocopied news clippings, and a printed version of an online article from an Indian American newspaper, India West.

Materials relating to Paula Span's Washington Post feature on Vazirani. They include Span's request for an interview with Vazirani's mother with two photocopies of previous issues of the Post Magazine, a transcript of an online chat with Span, and two copies of the front page of the Washington Post promoting the magazine.

4 issues of the Washington Post Magazine, dated February 15, 2004. The profile on Vazirani, "The Falling Light," is on pages 16-21.

9 copies of a 2004 issues of Callaloo vol. 26, no. 2, published in Vazirani's memory.

Scope and Contents This folder contains a variety of published memorials to Vazirani. They include seasonal publications by Copper Canyon Press, an issue of Arts and Letters Journal of Contemporary Culture, a copy of the Association of Writers and Writing Procatioms Job List, and three copies of "Poet's Choice" by Edward Hirsch.

Letters and newsletters concerning donations and memorials made in Vazirani's name. They include letters from the William and Mary Alumni Association, Wellesley College, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Also included is a copy of the score for the song "Avatar," composed by Martha Mooke and dedicated to Vazirani's son, Jehan. A note from Yusef Komunyakaa is attached.

Condolence cards and letters sent to Vazirani's mother, Heea Vazirani Fales.

Letters, notes, emails, and poetry Ethelbert Miller sent to Heea Vazirani Fales. They focus primarily on coping with Vazirani's loss and remembering her life. Note: Additional correspondence between Heea Vazirani Fales and Ethelbert Miller can be found in Box 5 of the collection.