Peter Seaton Papers
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Copyright 2012
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
spcoll@ucsd.edu
Descriptive Summary
Languages:
English
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: Peter Seaton Papers
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 0748
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
(1 archives box)
Date (inclusive): 1977-2000
Abstract: Papers of Peter Seaton, an American poet and writer associated with the Language poets. Materials include typescript and manuscript
drafts of Seaton's writing, drafts of unpublished poetry books, and ephemera related to Seaton and his career.
Scope and Content of Collection
Papers of Peter Seaton, an American poet and writer associated with the Language poets. Materials include typescript and
manuscript drafts of Seaton's writing, drafts of unpublished poetry books, and ephemera related to Seaton and his career.
Arranged in two series: 1) WRITINGS and 2) MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL.
SERIES 1: WRITINGS
The WRITINGS series is comprised of typescript and manuscript poetry drafts, drafts of unpublished books of poetry, and a
transcript of an interview of Henry Hills conducted by Seaton. Materials are arranged by title, when given, with miscellaneous
poems and drafts filed at the end. The bulk of this material is undated.
SERIES 2: MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL
The second series, MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL, includes a letter to Charles Bernstein, a photograph of Seaton and his then wife
Judy Lippa, an article about Seaton by Larry Price, and a typescript poem dedicated to Seaton. The series also contains several
love letters written by Seaton to artist Lee Sherry.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Preferred Citation
Peter Seaton Papers, MSS 748. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.
Acquisition Information
Acquired 2012, 2013.
Biography
Peter Seaton was born on December 16, 1942 in New York City. He graduated from the City College of New York in 1964. After
college, Seaton became involved in the New York poetry scene and was a frequent contributor to
L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E. His first book,
Agreement, was published in 1978, followed by
The Son Master (1982) and
Crisis Intervention (1983).
Peter Seaton died in New York on May 18, 2010.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Poets, American
Language poetry
American poetry -- 20th century
Seaton, Peter -- Archives
Box 1, Folder 2
From a Linear Point of View
undated
Box 1, Folder 3
Imaginary Ship - Book draft
undated
Box 1, Folder 4
Interview with Henry Hills by Peter Seaton
March 17, 1987
Box 1, Folder 6
O there is blessing in this gentle breeze... [Opening line from untitled poem]
undated
Box 1, Folder 7
The Pyramids of Elysium - Book draft
undated
Box 1, Folder 9, Oversize FB-520-08
Handwritten poetry and notes
undated
Box 1, Folder 10
Typescript poetry drafts with handwritten edits
undated
Box 1, Folder 11
Typescript drafts and copies of poems
undated
Box 1, Folder 12
Letter & ephemera
1977, 1985, undated
Box 1, Folder 13
Letters to Lee Sherry
2000 & undated
Box 1, Folder 14
Writings about & for Seaton
1984, 1986
