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Elsa Dorfman papers, 1960-1969 1 box (58 items)

Dorfman, Elsa

Letters to Elsa Dorfman from "beat" poets including Allen Ginsberg, Philip Whalen, Frank O'Hara, Edward Field, and Robert Creeley. Included are 14 poems by Elsa Dorfman with critical comments by Allen Ginsberg.

  1. Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Peter Orlovsky papers, 1954-1971 .75 linear feet (1 document box 1 half size document box)

Orlovsky, Peter, 1933-2010
The papers of the poet, member of the Beat Generation, and Allen Ginsberg's lover. The collection is comprised primarily of correspondence with some sketches, photographs, and diary fragments.
  1. Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Philip Whalen papers, 1941-1979 8.34 linear feet (20 document boxes)

Whalen, Philip
Papers of Philip Whalen, American poet, novelist, and Zen Buddhist associated with the Beat Generation and the San Francisco Renaissance.
  1. Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Robert Lavigne papers, 1954-1969 3 linear feet (2 document boxes 1 map case drawer)

LaVigne, Robert, 1928-2014
The papers of artist and Beat Generation figure Robert LaVigne. The collection contains correspondence, artwork, and event invitations.
  1. Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Thomas Francis Parkinson papers, 1950-1985 1 linear feet (2 document boxes)

Parkinson, Thomas Francis, 1920-
The Thomas Parkinson Papers contain correspondence between Parkinson and members of the San Francisco literary scene, such as beat poets Allen Ginsberg, Michael McClure, Gary Snyder, and Philip Whalen. The collection also includes manuscripts written by Parkinson and his friends and associates.
  1. Rare Book & Manuscript Library

William D. Brown letters, 1946-1968 1 linear feet (2 boxes)

Brown, Bill, 1918-1994

Correspondence of Brown with other contemporary writers including Bernard Citroën, Malcolm Cowley, William Eastlake, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Jean Malaquais, Charles Olson, Gary Snyder, Philip Whalen, Jonathan Williams, and William Carlos Williams. Much of the correspondence is informal and deals with the writing and publishing of Brown's novel THE WAY TO THE UNCLE SAM HOTEL, and with other literary interests.

  1. Rare Book & Manuscript Library