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Charles Gatewood photographs

 Collection
Identifier: GRA 0144
Abstract

Charles Gatewood (1942-2016) was an American photographer, writer, and videographer, predominantly known for his photographs of Beat generation writers, American musicians and cultural icons, and alt- and countercultural figures and communities. The collection comprises Gatewood’s photographs of musician Bob Dylan, writer William S. Burroughs, artist Brion Gysin, journalist Robert Palmer, sexologist Annie Sprinkle, and body modification and performance artist Fakir Musafar.

Dates: 1966-1980

Nancy Hoyt Paul Bowles collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0486
Abstract

The Nancy Hoyt Paul Bowles collection consists of various written material by or about Paul Bowles.

Dates: 1943-1994

John Giorno letters to William Levy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0474
Abstract

American poet John Giorno (born 1936) wrote nine letters to poet and editor William Levy (born 1939), many in poetic form, that discussed his poetic work, travels, and drug experiences. Also included is an advertisement for one of Giorno's 1965 poetry readings in Toronto in conjunction with the release of Les Levine's film adaptation of Giorno's The American Book of the Dead(1964).

Dates: 1965-1966