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Guide to the Alan and Beatrice Parker Collection

Descriptive Summary

Title:
Alan and Beatrice Parker Collection, 1922-1969

Collection number:
MS 164

Collector:
Parker, Alan and Beatrice

Extent:
5 boxes, 70 volumes

Repository:
University of California, Santa Cruz. University Library. Special Collections and Archives

Santa Cruz, California 95064

Abstract:
The archive consists of two rare book collections featuring works by Kenneth Patchen and James Joyce collected by Alan and Beatrice Parker. In addition to the published works, The Kenneth Patchen collection includes incoming correspondence from Kenneth and Miriam Patchen to the Parkers, printed ephemera, and sound recordings. The letters document activities and relationship between the couples during the 1940's and 1960's.

Physical location:
Stored offsite at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access to materials.

Language:
English.