Poetry Harbor
More about the poetic lives of Sheila Packa and Tracy Gilsvik
Sheila Packa is a poet laureate of Duluth and a friend. Her poem in the fall/winter 1996 edition of North Coast Review is paired with a poem by Tracy Gilsvik. I think they work in health, now, but I want to know more about their poetic lives. (more…)
Who were Mary Dragich and Heidi Ash as poets?
I’m seeking information about poets who appear in an old issue of North Coast Review, a Poetry Harbor publication.
Today, two poems, one by Heidi Ash. Is this possibly the chocolatier? Can anyone help me fill in some details here? The other is by Mary Dragich, who has a few articles about her in the Duluth News Tribune (and appeared to have been married to my former colleague, John Pastor). But what about their literary lives? Were these their only or best poems? (more…)
Excavating Literary History in Duluth: John R. Donahue
I’m reading an issue of North Coast Review from 1996 and seeking information about poets whose works appear in the magazine.
Today, John R. Donahue. Is this possibly the Jesuit who has written 28 books? Can anyone help me fill in some details here? (more…)
Excavating Literary History in Duluth: Astrid Rose Francel
After every library book sale (the next one is in Superior in a few weeks), I post on Perfect Duluth Day about the poets whose works are being deaccessioned. Over the next few days, I will ask about poets appearing in North Coast Review, a Poetry Harbor publication.
First up, Astrid Rose Francel. There is a popular novelist named Astrid Rose, and there is an actress named Rose Francel. But I can’t find Astrid Rose Francel. Can anyone help? (more…)
Excavating Literary History in Duluth: Sally Ockwig Larson
I’m reading books secured at the most recent Duluth Public Library book sale. Over the next few days, I will ask about poets appearing in North Coast Review, a Poetry Harbor publication.
Today, Sally Ockwig Larson. (more…)
Rag Mag: More Duluth Literary History Hunting
This post, also looking for resources and connections for my fall 2025 course in Minnesota Writers, has two asks. (more…)
I’m starting a new project and need help. What do you know about Poetry Harbor?
I’m looking for people attached to Poetry Harbor.
Google tells me that the late Patrick McKinnon (DNT spotlight here) was a founder, maybe? So was Ellie Schoenfeld? (more…)