Judson Crews Papers, 1936-1961

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Summary

Creators:
Crews, Judson
Abstract:
Judson Campbell Crews (1917- ) was a lecturer in social development studies at the University of Zambia, Lusaka (1974-78) wrote numerous books of poetry and contributed to some 350 periodicals. The collection consists of correspondence, literary manuscripts, published works and ephemera related to Crews' career as poet and editor of avant-garde and poetry magazines.
Extent:
4 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, literary manuscripts, published works and ephemera related to Crews' career as poet and editor of avant-garde and poetry magazines. Correspondents include Henry Miller and Anaïs Nin. Collection also contains submitted manuscripts from Henry Miller, Charles Birkin, Bruce Brown, Montgomery Hare, Norman MacLeod, Paul Potts, David S. Savage, and others.

Biographical / historical:

Judson Campbell Crews was born on June 30, 1917 in Waco, Texas; BA (1941), MA (1944), and studied Fine Arts (1946-47) at Baylor University; pursued graduate study at University of Texas at El Paso, 1967; landscape architect in Waco, 1936-39; publisher of Motive press (Waco, Texas) and Este Es Press (Taos, New Mexico), 1946-66; printer at Taos Star, El Crepusculo, and Taos News Publishing Company, 1948-66; lecturer in social development studies, University of Zambia, Lusaka, 1974-78; wrote numerous books of poetry and contributor to some 350 periodicals, including Beloit Poetry Journal, Poetry Now, Wormwood Review, Puerto del Sol, and Southwestern American Literature.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Judson Crews, 1949.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Correspondence (Boxes 1-4).
  2. Poetry and short story manuscripts (Box 4).
  3. Manuscripts by Henry Miller (Box 4).
  4. Ephemera (Box 4).
  5. Publications (Box 4).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

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