Weldon Kees papers, 1941-1986

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0696
Bib ID:
4078974 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Kees, Weldon, 1914-1955
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box 3 folders)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/27_KAL-KU_07.pdf
Access:
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This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, 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.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Weldon Kees papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Herbert Cahoon, 1982.

Transferred from X812K255/S7,1982.

Gift of the Estate of Robert Wilbur, 1991, 1992& 1993.

Gift of Lorraire Wilbur, 1992.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Cahoon, Herbert. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1982. Accession number--M-82.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Estate of Robert Wilbur. Method of acquisition--Bequest; Date of acquisition--1991. Accession number--M-1991.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Estate of Robert Wilbur. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1992. Accession number--M-1992.

pen-and-ink drawing: Source of acquisition--Estate of Robert Wilbur. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--04/13/92. Accession number--M-92-04-13.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Estate of Robert Wilbur. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1993. Accession number--M-1993.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Wilbur, Lorraine. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--11/02/92. Accession number--M-92-11-02.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged 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.

Biographical / Historical

Poet, painter, critic, musician in New York and San Francisco.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Announcements CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Certificates CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Checks (bank checks) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Clippings (Information Artifacts) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Fliers (printed matter) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Invitations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Manuscripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Oil paintings (visual works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Paintings (visual works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Pen and ink drawings CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poems CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Programs (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Reviews (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
negatives (photographs) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
watercolors (painting) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Cahoon, Herbert, 1918-2000 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Farrell, James T (James Thomas), 1904-1979 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Wilson, Adrian CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Arts -- California -- San Francisco CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Arts -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Booksellers and bookselling CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Catalogs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Critics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Musicians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Painters CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poets CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID