Beat poets and poetry collection, 1959-1971
Collection context
- Creator:
- Brakhage, Stan, Cassady, Neal, Clark, Tom, Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014, McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990, Murphy, Anne, Pélieu, Claude, Ray, David, and Snyder, Gary, 1930-
- Abstract:
- A collection of manuscripts and correspondence of beat poets and others affiliated with the Beat Generation.
- Extent:
- 0.5 linear feet 1 half sized document box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This is an artificial collection of correspondence and manuscripts by members of the beat generation assembled by curators and staff of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The collection includes manuscripts by writers such as LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka), Claude Pelieu, and Thomas McGrath as well as pieces of correspondence written by Neal Cassady (to Ken Kesey) and Gary Snyder.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Beat poets and poetry records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu