Pentagram Press archives

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0452

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Pentagram Press archive, spanning the dates 1972-1999, documents the operations and output of the small fine press run by Michael Tarachow in Milwaukee and Markesan, in Wisconsin, and Minneapolis. The 14 linear feet of material contains correspondence, manuscript and printed poems, galleys, proofs, paste-ups, dummy copies, printing samples, news clippings, photographs, artwork, production materials, other ephemera, and all working files of the Pentagram Press. Correspondence in the collection is particularly rich in documenting Tarachow’s exchange with printers and writers in his pursuit of creative content and high quality presentation for the works of his press.

The organization of the collection largely follows the original order of the files maintained by Michael Tarachow, presented in three series. The first series contains correspondence to Tarachow, primarily from his published authors and other individuals involved with the works of the press. Tarachow also frequently corresponded with other small press and letterpress printers. The second series contains the files of the Pentagram Press, including business correspondence and production materials. The third series contains printing and publishing projects of the Pentagram Press.

Series I. Correspondence contains correspondence between Michael Tarachow and the authors, editors, publishers, printers, typographers, designers, and artists involved with the publications of the Pentagram Press. The series, which comprises the true bulk of the collection, is arranged alphabetically by the correspondent’s last name. The correspondence shows that Tarachow maintained a friendly exchange of ideas with his business associates, most of whom shared his interest in new literature and fine press publishing. Correspondents such as Tom Bridwell, John Judson, Robie Liscomb, and John Shannon were, like Tarachow, writers as well as printers and / or publishers of poetry. A significant number of Tarachow’s correspondents were fellow small press and letterpress printers from the United States, England, and Canada, with whom he exchanged ideas and materials. The letters reveal Tarachow’s commitment to literature, the arts, and fine press printing. The topics discussed in the letters range from the state of small presses during the 1970s and 1980s (see: Bob Arnold), technical and professional aspects of letterpress printing (see: Don Olsen, Emerson Wulling), book production and publishing (see: Robie Liscomb), and literary matters from the perspective of poets and publishers (see: Tom Montag, John Shannon, David Giannini). Tarachow’s own philosophy about fine press printing and literature is revealed in several letters sent to Chris Halla (F87). Following Tarachow’s original arrangement, the correspondence series includes -- in some instances -- manuscripts, dummy copies, and other production materials directly related to the correspondent.

Series II. Pentagram Press Files contains materials directly related to the business of the press, its authors, and the poetry, printing, bookmaking, and publishing of Michael Tarachow. The series includes correspondence, flyers, newsletters, news clippings, posters, catalogs, dummies, production materials, and other ephemera. The items contained in this series document the operation of a small press through printed materials related to book fairs, lectures, exhibitions, and publishing.

Series III. Projects contains poetry and prose manuscripts, artwork, production materials, and other items directly related to the production of Pentagram Press books and publication projects in which Tarachow was involved. The series is arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name. Included are the manuscripts and correspondence related to an unpublished anthology edited by Tarachow, Toward a Further Definition. Many of Pentagram’s authors participated in the project, and the work reflects the literary taste of Tarachow and his associates. Also, a large number of Pentagram’s early books are represented in this series and many of the production materials are heavily annotated by Tarachow. Many of the manuscripts in this series include autograph corrections and commentary, and in some cases the files include unpublished or rejected poems. The series reveals the various editorial, technical, and practical processes of printing and publishing letterpress books from design conception and pagination to the selection of ink color and paper type.

See bibliography for works of the Pentagram Press and Michael Tarachow compiled from OCLC listings.

Dates

Creation: 1972-1999

Creator

Pentagram Press (Organization)

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections Department, University of Delaware Library, https://library.udel.edu/static/purl.php?askspec

Pentagram Press

The Pentagram Press was founded in 1974 by the Milwaukee-based poet Michael Tarachow as a publishing outlet for poetry and other new literature. Michael Tarachow was born in 1954 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Tarachow began his printing and publishing career while still in college, financing the press at his own expense. The press originally contracted offset printing to local Milwaukee houses, but in 1976 Tarachow began using the letterpress of a fellow printer to produce fine press books in limited editions. Pentagram remained a one-man operation and Tarachow did his own designing, typesetting, presswork, printing, binding, and publishing. In 1979 Tarachow moved Pentagram to Markesan, Wisconsin, where he printed books of poetry, fiction, literary criticism, and typographical design on his own nineteenth-century letterpress. By the time the press moved to Minneapolis in 1987, Pentagram was known as one of the best private literary presses in the United States, publishing editions of 200 – 500 copies by authors such as Bob Arnold, Tom Clark, Cid Corman, Theodore Enslin, Tom Montag, and Diane Wakoski. By the 1990s Pentagram began producing books of typographic ornaments, such as An Exploration of the Granjon Arabesques (1990). The Pentagram Press produced more than seventy-five books and a host of broadsides and other letterpress ephemera. Particularly well-established among Wisconsin and Midwestern poets and printers, Pentagram’s reputation also gained national and even international renown. Pentagram Press books have received awards and certificates of excellence from the American Institute of Graphic Design, the Chicago Book Clinic, and the Pushcart Prize.

Halla, Chris. “Harvesting in the Hinterlands.” Small Press, November - December, 1984 — — “Pentagram: A Press and a Purpose.” Wisconsin Trails, November - December, 1986

Michael Tarachow

Michael Tarachow was born in 1954 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Tarachow began his printing and publishing career while still in college, financing the press at his own expense. In addition to operating the Pentagram Press, Tarachow has published his own poetry, including Somewhere Music, Somewhere Song (1981), The Turning Point (1981), and In Place & Out (1982).

Extent

14 linear foot (16 boxes)

1 oversize removal

Additional Description

Abstract

The Pentagram Press was founded in 1974 by the Milwaukee-based poet Michael Tarachow as a publishing outlet for poetry and other new literature. The Pentagram Press archive, spanning the dates 1972-1999, documents the operations and output of the small fine press run by Michael Tarachow in Milwaukee and Markesan, in Wisconsin, and Minneapolis.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase 1995, 1999

Related Materials in this Repository

Special Collections at the University of Delaware Library holds a number of collections related to Printing and the Book Arts (see subject guide available in the library).

Publications of the Pentagram Press & Michael Tarachow

Adler, Carol. Arioso. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Agee, Jonis. October 15th and Nearly Full Moon. Markesan, Wis.: [Pentagram, 1981.

———. Two Poems. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1981.

Andre, Michael. My Regrets. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1976.

Arnold, Bob. Gaze : Being a Small Collection of Poetry.

Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1985.

———. Habitat. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. October: For Susan. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1983.

———. Self-Employed. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1983.

———. Thread. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Arnold, Bob, Robie Liscomb, Jane Perman, and Michael Tarachow. What We Find Near : A Collection of Poetry. Minneapolis Out of Hand: Markesan [Wis.] Pentagram, 1987.

Bly, Robert. Passing an Orchard by Train. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Bridwell, Tom. Anacoluthon. 1st ed. Markesan, Wi.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. The Anatomic Works. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1987.

———. Honing Down: Poem. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

———. Meeting to Set a Date for Divorce Proceedings: [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

———. Out of Sorts. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Simplify, Simplify. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Buckeye, Robert. As with No One Else. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1982.

Carruth, Hayden. Three Poems. S.l.: Pentagram, 1986.

Cieszynski, Wladyslaw. But Getting Back to Wisconsin : A Celebration. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1976.

Clark, Tom. The Master. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram, 1979.

Clewell, David. Disappearing. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Milwaukee., 1976.

———. Prayer for the New Year : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

———. Room to Breathe : [Poems]. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. This Real : An Obligatory Poem. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Milwaukee., 1976.

Corman, Cid. Auspices. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

Cultrera, Paul. Tree. Markesan? Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Dacey, Philip. Storm. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Dailey, Joel. Exploring Another Leg. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Dostale, Merce, and Michael Tarachow. Alphabet & Images Kit. Minneapolis, Minn.: Pentagram Press, 1992.

Dove, Rita. The Island Women of Paris : A Poem. Minneapolis: Minnesota Center for Book Arts Pentagram Press), 1990.

Elliott, Harley. Sky Heart. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Merce Dostale, and Michael Tarachow. Earth Laughs in Flowers. Minneapolis: Merce Dostale and Michael Tarachow Pentagram Press) United States Minnesota Minneapolis., 1995.

Enslin, Theodore. The Fifth Direction. Markesan, WI: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. The Further Regions. Milwaukee, Wisc.: Pentagram Press, 1977.

———. In Duo Concertante. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

———. Madrigal. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1980.

———. Opus 31, No. 3. Markesan, WI: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. Star Anise. Markesan, WI: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Tailings. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1978.

———. Things Die out Too Late. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1978.

———. Two Geese : Two Poems. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Enslin, Theodore, and Bill Nelson. A Man in Stir. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1983.

Etter, Dave. Hollyhocks. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Farah, Nuruddin, and Michael Tarachow. Nuruddin Farah. Minneapolis: Minnesota Center for Book Arts United States Minnesota Minneapolis., 1988.

Felsenfeld, Rosella. Wednesday Night Reading : Poems. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1973.

Flaherty, Doug. Home Thoughts to Ireland. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Milwaukee., 1975.

———. Near the Bone. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Fraser, James Howard ed, John DePol, ill, Neil Shaver, Barnard Taylor, Michael Peich, Jerry Kelly, Michael Corp Author Press of Appletree Alley Tarachow, Press Golden Hind, Press Pentagram, Press Red Ozier, Press Yellow Barn, and Press Zauberberg. John Depol : A Celebration of His Work. Council Bluffs, Iowa: Yellow Barn Press, 1994.

Gallo, Philip. Flowers. Minneapolis: Pentagram Press, 1988.

———. Hardening the Rose. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1986.

Gartung, Karl. Whohm : Resistance Question. S.l.: Printed at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Giannini, David. Ways & Means. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

Gildner, Gary. My Father after Work. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Gill, Eric. And It Is Not a Question of Better or Worse. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1986.

Glassner, Ruth, and Michael Tarachow. Cassiopeia : New Poetry. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1974.

Gordon, Margaret W. Two Poems : Christmas 1984. Markesan, Wisconsin: Pentagram, 1984.

Granjon, Robert, fl, Michael Tarachow, and Mercedes Dostale. An Exploration of the Granjon Arabesques. Minneapolis: Pentagram Press, 1990.

Greene, Jonathan. I Yell Hello to Mrs. Archer. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Haggard, Edward, Martin J. Rosenblum, and Michael Tarachow. Lakes & Prairies : A Journal of Writings. Volume Ii, Number 1. Stamford, Conn.: E. Haggard, 1979.

Hall, James Baker. Her Name. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

Hyde, Lewis, Craig Perman, pht, Michael Tarachow, pbl, and Merce Dostale. Gifts Do Not Bring Us Attachment Unless. Minneapolis: Mn. Pentagram Press, 1987.

Jacob, John. Hawk Spin : Ten New Poems. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1983.

———. Making Play. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. Ninja. Markesan, Wisconsin: Pentagram Press, 1981.

Joffe, Barbara. Origami : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Judson, John. Morning Song. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. Routes from the Onion's Dark. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

Justice, Donald Rodney, and Michael Tarachow. Young Girls Growing up (1911). Minneapolis: Minnesota Center for Book Arts Pentagram Press) United States Minnesota Markesan., 1988.

Kenny, Maurice. A Partial Explanation : Thoughts of John Berryman. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Kiesel, Stanley. During the Summer. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Kitchell, Marilyn. Solid Stakes. Markesan, Wisc.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Weeds, Wood, Stone & Mettle. Markesan, Wisc.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Kitchell, Marilyn? For Tom, from Marilyn. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

Kloefkorn, William. Ludi Jr Is Pulled from the Quicksand : Just in the Nick of Time. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Milwaukee., 1976.

Knee Deep in the Atlantic. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

Koller, James. One Day at a Time. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

Kooser, Ted. Gates. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. Not Coming to Be Barked At : Poems. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

Kubicek, J. L. Dancer. Mpls i.e. Minneapolis MN: [Pentagram Press, 1988.

Leitch, Michael, and Ashley Laura. The Laura Ashley Anniversary Book of Delights. S.l.: Published and designed by Pentagram Design for Laura Ashley, 1993.

Lessing, Karin, and Carol Emmons. The Spaces of Sleep in Midsummer. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

Lewis, Steven. Exits Off a Toll Road. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1975.

———. On the Floor, 2 A.M. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Milwaukee., 1975.

Liscomb, Robie. Grand River Suite. Markesan, Wis.: Fathom & Pentagram, 1986.

———. Limits : [Poem]. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

———. Peripheral Vision. Markesan Wis.: printed at Pentagram, 1980.

———. The Reach : [Poem]. s.l.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. Traces : Two Poems. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Two Poems. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Martin, Paul. Fire as Love's Window : For Nancy. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Martinson, David. In Praise of Neglected Ladders. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Martone, John. An Array. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Markesan., 1997.

Matthews, William. Sticks & Stones : [Poems]. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1975.

———. Too Dark to Take Pictures. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Milwaukee., 1975.

McCauley, Jane-Anne, and Michael Tarachow. From the Weave. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Marks of Motion. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. There Are Ways. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1981.

McClintock, Michael, S. L. Poulter, Virginia Brady Young, and Jennifer Wilson. Jesus Leaving Vegas. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

McGrath, Thomas. The Trouble with the Times. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Milton, John R. A Place out of Mind. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Montag, Tom. Another Match. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1986.

———. Any Measure. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

———. Concern/S : Essays & Reviews, 1972-1976. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1977.

———. Fall in the Air : Poem. Milwaukee, Wis.?: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. Instructions for the Would-Be Assassin. Fairwater, Wis. Grand River Publications: Milwaukee, 1978.

———. Making Hay & Other Poems. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

———. Ninety Notes Towards Partial Images & Lovers' Prints : A Love Poem for Mary. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. No Difference on Days Like This. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

———. Silence, Light. Markesan? Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

———. Tom Montag. Fairwater? Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

Montag, Tom, and Amanda Degener. [Wind, Again Wind, Whispering...]. Minneapolis, MN: Pentagram Press], 1987.

Moore, Todd. Dillinger's Leap : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Moraff, Barbara. It Goes Fast, Faster Than We Realize. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Potterwoman. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1983.

Nelson, Bill. On Seeing Things : An Essay That Begins with Photography & Takes Off from There. Minneapolis, Minn. Maraja: Markesan Wis., 1983.

Ott, Gil, and Carol Emmons. Maize. Markesan, WI: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Pentagram, Press. Caution : Wet Ink. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press United States Wisconsin Markesan., 1982.

Peters, Robert. Dichotomy. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Peters, Robert, and Harley Elliott. Shaker Light. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Press, Pentagram. [New Year's Card] Corp Author(S): Pentagram Press. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1981.

———. [Pentagram Postcards]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1900.

———. [Prospectus] Corp Author(S): Pentagram Press. Minneapolis: Pentagram Press., 1900.

Roberts, George. Andrew Talks to Gulls. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Rosenblum, Martin J. Holy Screams. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. Scattered On : Omens & Curses : [Poems]. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. Took the Place ... : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Rosenblum, Martin J., and Michael Tarachow. Conjunction. Shorewood, Wis.: Lionhead, 1987.

Sappho, and John Taggart. First Fragment, Sappho to Aphrodita. Markesan, Wis?: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Sorcic, Jim. The Light : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Taggart, John. On: Lz. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

Tarachow, Karen. Old Fashioned Whole Wheat Bread : [Recipe]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Tarachow, Michael. 6.15.79. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. Another Light Enters. Markesan? Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

———. Another Night. Fort Kent, Me.: Great Raven Press United States Maine Fort Kent., 1997.

———. As Straight as Ever Was Intended. Markesan Wis.: Fathom, 1980.

———. Crests with the New Full Moon Face. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. Deep into Sunday Afternoon ; Those Years ; Another Night. Oak Park, Ill.: Cat's Pajamas Press, 1977.

———. [Ephemera]. Markeson, Wis.: Minneapolis, 1980.

———. First Light : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

———. The First Set. Minneapolis, Minn.: Pentagram Press, 1994.

———. Freedom of the Press Belongs to Those Who Can Defend It. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1988.

———. Freedom of the Press Belongs to Those Who Can Defend It. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

———. From a Cup of Old Coins. Milwaukee: Shelters Press, 1975.

———. The Glint Ornaments at Work & Play. Rockport Mass.?: Pentagram Press] United States. Massachusetts Rockport., 2001.

———. If Not through Pines Then... Chicago, Ill.: Fathom Press, 1981.

———. Interlude. 1st ed. Milwaukee, Wisc.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. The Intersection of 5 A.M. & Sunday Morning. Fort Kent, Me.: Great Raven Press United States Maine Fort Kent., 1997.

———. Into It. 1st ed. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1976.

———. The Irish Pub, Berkeley. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1983.

———. Michael Tarachow. Grafton, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1979.

———. Monday Morning. Fairwater, Wis.: Salt Block, 1980.

———. The More We Dream. Minneapolis: Mn. Pentagram Press, 1987.

———. Old Printers Don't Die -- They Only Fade Away. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1982.

———. Or a Lake. La Crosse, Wis.: Juniper Press, 1980.

———. The Pentagram Press Commonplace Book : A Selection of Typographic Interpretations. Minneapolis: Pentagram Press, 1988.

———. Random Speech Pattern for All Weathers. Milwaukee: Pentagram Press, 1978.

———. Somewhere Music, Somehow Song. Chicago: Fathom Press, 1981.

———. Thelma & John. Minneapolis, Minn.: M. Dostale and M. Tarachow, 1996.

———. [Three Poems]. Vineyard Haven, Mass.: Salt-Works Press, 1980.

———. The Turning Point. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1981.

———. Two Poems. Plover, Wis.: Isberwood Press, 1976.

———. Waves. Dennis, Mass.: Salt-Works Press, 1977.

———. When Light at Once Reveals a Day. Markesan, Wisconsin: [Pentagram Press], 1981.

———. Yes, If the Heart Says. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1980.

———. You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover. Minneapolis: Pentagram Press, 1988.

Tarachow, Michael, and Rozy Arno. Hawk-Wind. Grafton: Wis. M. Tarachow, 1979.

Tarachow, Michael, and Vickie Burton. In Place & Out : Poetry. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

Tarachow, Michael, and John DePol. Freedom of the Press Belongs to Those Who Can Defend It. Markesan, WI: Pentagram Press, 1994.

Tarachow, Michael, and Merce Dostale. The Glint Ornaments at Work & Play. Minneapolis, MN: Pentagram Press, 1990.

Tarachow, Michael, and ed. Folio. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Tarachow, Michael, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Fire & Immense Decorum. Fairwater, Wis.: Grand River Publications, 1978.

Tarachow, Michael, and Nancy Holub. Sunrise. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Tarachow, Michael, and Merce Tarachow. 1996. Minneapolis, Minn.: Pentagram Press, 1995.

Thoreau, Henry David. It Is Something to Be Able to Paint a Particular Picture. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1985.

Vinz, Mark. A Harvest. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Wakoski, Diane. The Fable of the Lion & the Scorpion. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1975.

Welch, Lew. Getting Bald. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1986.

———. Sometimes You Only Have to Step 3 Feet to the Left. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1983.

White, Jacqueline. Vigil. Markesan, Wis.: Pentagram, 1982.

Wilk, David. A Resonance : [Poem]. Milwaukee, Wis.: Pentagram Press, 1970.

Woessner, Warren. The Night Train. Markesan, Wis.: Designed & printed by Michael Tarachow at Pentagram Press, 1980.

Shelving Summary

Boxes 1-13: Shelved in SPEC MSS record center cartons
Boxes 14-16: Shelved in SPEC MSS manuscript boxes
Removals: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize boxes (32 inches)

Processing Information

Processed by Gerald Cloud, October 2002. Encoded by Thomas Pulhamus, March 2010. Further encoding by Lauren Connolly, June 2016, and Jaime Margalotti, July 2021.