Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- John Dos Passos Letters,
- Dates:
- 1966, 1967
- Creators:
- Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970.
- Extent:
- .02 linear feet (1 folder)
- Language:
- English.
- Preferred citation:
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John Dos Passos Letters. SC 85. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Background
- Scope and content:
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One letter (ALS) from author John Dos Passos to Michael Heskett (Santa Barbara, CA) re 1920s literature, disagreeing strongly with the characterization of it being the 'lost generation.' Westmoreland, VA, Apr. 22, 1966. Also, photocopy of one letter (ALS), to Mr. [?] Africa re Dos Passos' criticism of the New Left as well intentioned but idealistic and misinformed about the "forces at large in the world." Westmoreland, VA, Oct. 22, 1967.
- Acquisition information:
- Physical location:
- Vault
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2003
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid in EAD v. 1.0 derived from MS Word 2000 file by David C. Gartrell. Date of source: 02 September 2003 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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None.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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John Dos Passos Letters. SC 85. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062