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Summary InformationAt a Glance
ArrangementArrangementSelected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.
DescriptionSummaryCorrespondence, manuscript, and printed materials of Kees. There are fourteen letters from Kees to Herbert Cahoon, twelve letters from James T. Farrell to Kees, the manuscript of Kees' THE LAST MAN, and announcements and clippings by and about Kees. 1991 ADDITION: 48 letters from Kees to Robert & Lorraine Wilbur, 1 letter from Kees to Morris Weisenthal, 2 letters from Adrian Wilson, and misc. letters from Kees' family and others, as well as additional printed materials have been added. 1992 ADDDITION: 67 letters to Robert Wilbur, misc. letters from Kees family and others, additional printed materials, 1 drawing, and 4 paintings by Kees have been added.
Using the CollectionRare Book and Manuscript Library Restrictions on AccessThis collection is located on-site. This collection has no restrictions. Terms Governing Use and ReproductionSingle photocopies 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 CitationIdentification of specific item; Date (if known); Weldon Kees papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library. Ownership and Custodial HistoryGift of Herbert Cahoon, 1982. Transferred from X812K255/S7,1982. Gift of the Estate of Robert Wilbur, 1991, 1992& 1993. Gift of Lorraire Wilbur, 1992. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationCataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89. Papers Processed HR 12/10/91. Papers Processed HR 02/26/92. pen-and-ink drawing Cataloged HR 04/14/92. Papers Processed HR 07/23/93. Papers Processed HR 07/20/93. Subject HeadingsThe subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives. All links open new windows. Genre/Form
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History / Biographical NoteBiographical / HistoricalPoet, painter, critic, musician in New York and San Francisco. |