| | 1 | Author: | Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | William Seward Burroughs Papers 1938-1997
1959-1978 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1938-1997 | | | | Abstract: | The core of the Burroughs collection is 12 linear feet of manuscripts, dating from 1938, including several drafts of a number of Burroughs' major works including The Soft Machine, Ah Pook Is Here, and The Wild Boys. Also included are drafts of unpublished works such as Numero Uno Nu, The Revised Boy Scout Manual, and The Unspeakable Mr. Hart, each of which had portions significantly revised by Burroughs before their inclusion in his published oeuvre. Additionally, there are clippings and source materials (used by Burroughs in his text manipulations) dating from his tenure at the unnamed Beat Hotel at 9 rue Git-le-Coeur in Paris during
the late 1950s-early 1960s. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library. Rare Books and Manuscripts | | | | Subjects: | American literature -- 20th century. | Beat generation. | Authors, American -- 20th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 2 | Author: | Finney, Charles G. (Charles Grandison),
1905-1984 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Charles G. Finney papers,
1905-1995
(bulk 1931-1978) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1905-1995 | | | | Abstract: | The Charles G. Finney papers contain manuscripts,
correspondence, publicity records, personal records pertaining to Finney's family and
his work as an author of two novels, a variety of short stories. The collection also
includes biographical information obtained by June Fredman, a close family friend, who
planned on writing a biography on Finney. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | American literature -- 20th century | American literature -- Southwest, New | American literature -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 3 | Author: | Gunn, Elizabeth, 1927- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Elizabeth Gunn papers, 1963-2021 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1963-2021 | | | | Abstract: | Papers, 1963 to 2021. The collection consists of materials that
cover Elizabeth Gunn's career as a mystery author and travel writer. Items include
published and unpublished writing including manuscripts and articles; correspondence;
photographs; printed materials including book covers, magazines, and news clippings;
audiovisual materials including audiotapes, videocassette tapes, DVD, and harddrives;
and objects including hats, medals, promotional items, police badge and promotional
items. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Women authors, American | Women detectives -- Arizona -- Fiction | American literature -- 20th century | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 4 | Author: | Black Sparrow Press | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Black Sparrow Press Collection,
1966-1994
(bulk 1973-1993) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1966-1994 | | | | Abstract: | Black Sparrow Press was a small independent publishing house focused on avant-garde literature. Produced by John and Barbara Martin, with the help of typographer and printer Graham Mackintosh, the Press was responsible for drawing attention to Charles Bukowski and his literary work. Each published title includes correspondence from authors, layout matter and artwork, ephemera, photographs, manuscripts, proofs, and first editions. Black Sparrow Press published a number of American and English authors including Diane Wakoski, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert Creeley, Charles Olson, John Fante, Gerard Malanga, Wanda Coleman, and acquired publication rights for Wyndham Lewis and D. H. Lawrence. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | American Poetry – 20th Century. | American Literature – 20th Century. | Authors and Publishers – 20th Century. | Publishers and Publishing – United States – California. | Small Presses – United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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