Thomas Francis Parkinson papers, 1950-1985

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Series II: Manuscripts, 1957-1980

The Manuscripts series includes manuscripts of poetry by Michael McClure, Gary Snyder, and Philip Whalen, as well as a collection of publishing announcements and gallery invitations for writers and artists associated with the San Francisco poetry scene. This series also includes a manuscript of Michael McClure's book of essays, Wolf Net, inscribed to Tom and his wife Ariel.


McClure, Michael



Mapcase 15-H-03 Ghost Tantra #31



Box 2 Folder 4 Notes and Poems, undated and 1957, undated, 1957

(Also includes an essay on Allen Ginsberg's poetry)


Box 2 Folder 5 Wolf Net typescript, 1972

(inscribed to Tom and Ariel Parkinson)


Snyder, Gary


Box 2 Folder 6 Poetry Manuscripts, Resume, and Statement on Parkinson, 1965-1980


Box 2 Folder 7 Photographs, undated


Whalen, Philip


Box 2 Folder 8 Poetry, 1958-1969



Mapcase 15-H-03 "O Tom, O Parkinson,", 1961

(poem dedicated to Parkinson)



Box 2 Folder 9 Printed Material

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