Michael McClure correspondence with Arthur and Kit Knight

The Michael McClure correspondence with Arthur and Kit Knight contains 39 items spanning the dates 1973-1981. The collection includes letters from Arthur and Kit Knight to Michael McClure, as well as letters from McClure to the Knights. Arthur Knight, an author whose writing explores the work of the Beat poets, was also the editor of the unspeakable visions of the individual (TUVOTI) with his third wife, Glee, from 1971 until her death in 1975. He continued editing the unspeakable visions of the individual with his fourth wife, Tiffany Carolyn (“Kit”), from 1976-1988. The letters contain discussions of Beat publications, upcoming editions of the unspeakable visions of the individual, and critical commentary on art and literature. The letters primarily convey an intellectual and professional relationship, although they also contain hints of a more personal relationship as well. It should be noted that the letters before 1975 are from Arthur and Glee Knight, whereas the letters after 1975 are from Arthur and Kit (his fourth wife, Tiffany Carolyn). One undated letter from McClure can be dated to before 1975 since it is addressed to Arthur and Glee.