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Samuel R. Delany collection of manuscripts and correspondence

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Identifier: MSS 0656
Abstract Samuel R. Delany is a New York-born gay Black author and literary critic, noted for his work in science fiction with a focus on gender, sexual orientation, race, and social issues. The Samuel R. Delany collection of manuscripts and correspondence comprises Bamberger Books materials pertaining to the 1996 reprinting of Delany's 1979 memoir, Heavenly Breakfast, and the 2004 publication of Delany's novella, Phallos. Materials include printed...
Dates: 1996-2004
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

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
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Robert McAlmon letters to Edward Titus

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Identifier: MSS 0099-F0152
Abstract

American author and publisher Robert McAlmon (1896-1956) wrote ten letters to the publisher and magazine editor Edward Titus (born 1880) between 1928 and 1930, concerning several works that McAlmon hoped to distribute through Titus's Paris bookstore.

Dates: 1928-1930
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Louis Untermeyer papers

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Identifier: MSS 0111
Abstract

The Louis Untermeyer papers consist of five linear feet of manuscript material abandoned by Untermeyer when he sold his Adirondack home, Stony Water, around 1970. Dating from 1902 through 1972, with the bulk of the papers dating 1912–1935, the collection is composed of correspondence, proofs, lists, scrapbooks, notes, photographs, programs, announcements, lectures, anthologies, poems, reviews, essays, and a bookplate.

Dates: 1902-1972; Majority of material found within 1912-1935
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

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Aiken, Conrad, 1889-1973 1
Bamberger Books 1
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Black Manikin Press 1
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Lanham, Edwin, 1904-1979 1
Levy, William, 1939- 1
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McAlmon, Robert, 1896-1956 1
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Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 1
Satō, Ken, 1942- 1
Titus, Edward W., 1880- 1
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