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Susan Pascucci Poetry Collection - Accession 1825 M858 (916)

Susan Pascucci Poetry Collection - Accession 1825 M858 (916)

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Identifier

Accession 1825 M858 (916)

Inclusive Dates

2020-2021

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

22 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Covid Collection: Poems Written in the Time of Quarantine consists of a volume of original poetry by Susan O. Pascucci, a creative writer and retired English teacher who resided in Indian Land, South Carolina. The poems, written between March 2020 and December 2021, reflect on the social and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with themes including isolation, the passage of time, the natural world, and changes to daily life. The collection also incorporates original photographs by Pascucci that complement and enhance the poetic text.

Born in Stratford, Connecticut, Pascucci spent much of her life in Norwalk, Connecticut, where she was actively engaged in her community, serving on the Norwalk Board of Education and participating in civic and cultural initiatives. Her teaching career spanned several decades and institutions, including Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland; Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk; Fairfield University; Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut; and a twenty-year tenure at Greenwich High School. She was also affiliated with the Connecticut Writing Project and continued to contribute as a consultant following her retirement.

An accomplished writer, Pascucci was named Poet of the Year by the Connecticut Council of Teachers of English in 2001. In addition to this collection, she authored Into the Sunset (2025), a volume of poetry on aging, and co-authored Baggage, a novella and short story collection. Together, the materials in The Covid Collection document Pascucci’s literary response to a global crisis while reflecting her lifelong commitment to teaching, writing, and creative expression.

Provenance

The Susan Pascucci Poetry Collection was donated by Susan Pascucci on March 28, 2024.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Susan Pascucci Poetry Collection - Accession 1825 M858 (916)

LC Subject Headings

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023--Poetry

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