Paul Alexander Bartlett papers, 1923-1990

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Summary

Creators:
Bartlett, Paul Alexander
Abstract:
Paul Alexander Bartlett (1909- ) was born in Moberly, Missouri, and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was an instructor in creative writing at Georgia State College (1955) and editor of publications at the University of California Santa Barbara (1964-70). Bartlett contributed short stories and poetry to magazines and anthologies. His published books include: Adios, mi México, and When the Owl Cries. The collection consists of literary manuscripts, correspondence, research notes, published works, ephemera, diaries, photograph albums and genealogy materials of Paul Alexander Bartlett. Correspondents include John Dos Passos, James Michener, Upton Sinclair, and Frank Tannenbaum.
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paul Alexander Bartlett Papers (Collection 2106). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of literary manuscripts, correspondence, research notes, published works, ephemera, diaries, photograph albums and genealogy materials of writer Paul Alexander Bartlett. Correspondents include John Dos Passos, James Michener, Upton Sinclair, and Frank Tannenbaum.

Biographical / historical:

Bartlett was born on June 13, 1909 in Moberly, Missouri, and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; BA, Oberlin College, 1932; also attended University of Arizona, and later studied art at the National University of Mexico and in Guadalajara; instructor in creative writing, Georgia State College, 1955; editor of publications, University of California Santa Barbara, 1964-70; contributed short stories and poetry to magazines and anthologies; published books include Adios, mi México, and When the Owl Cries.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Paul Alexander Bartlett, 1981 1984.
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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Manuscripts by PAB and related material (Boxes 1-2).
  2. Correspondence (Boxes 2,8).
  3. Journals by PAB (Boxes 3-5).
  4. Poetry and miscellaneous prose by PAB, photograph albums, genealogy material (Box 6).
  5. Unpublished writings (Boxes 6-7).
  6. Published writings (Boxes 7-9).

Physical location:
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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paul Alexander Bartlett Papers (Collection 2106). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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