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1Author:  Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997Requires 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 Also included are drafts of unpublished works such as Numero Uno Nu, The Revised Boy Scout Manual, and The Unspeakable Mr.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. 
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2Author:  Musty Book ClubRequires cookie*
 Title:  Musty Book Club records 1969-2017 , ead 
 Date(s):  1969-2017 
 Abstract:  This collection consists of materials of the Musty Book Club and its members. Items include history of the book club including schedules of meetings and ten year anniversary; events including lunches at Arizona Inn, print, and car service; photographs including a drawing by David Fitzsimmons; Donald Dickinson personal files including obituary, correspondence, articles, news clippings; Shaw Kinsley personal files including obituary, correspondence, articles, news clippings. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Clubs -- Arizona -- Tucson | American literature -- 20th century 
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3Author:  Finney, Charles G. (Charles Grandison), 1905-1984Requires 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 
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4Author:  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 
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5Author:  Black Sparrow PressRequires 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 Literature20th Century. | Authors and Publishers – 20th Century. | Publishers and Publishing – United States – California. | Small Presses – United States. 
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