Guy Davenport papers

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Guy Davenport papers
Date (inclusive): circa 1947-1998
Collection Number: MS 194
Creator: Davenport, Guy
Extent: 5.42 linear feet (13 boxes)
Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Riverside, CA 92517-5900
Abstract: A collection of essays, articles, fiction, poetry, and book reviews written by writer, translator, literary critic and visual artist Guy Davenport, who also taught literature at the University of Kentucky for 27 years before retiring in 1991. These items are photocopies of the originals. Also includes some correspondence.
Languages: The collection is in English.

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Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Guy Davenport papers (MS 194). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Acquisition Information

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Collection Scope and Contents

A collection of essays, articles, fiction, poetry, and book reviews written by writer, translator, literary critic and visual artist Guy Davenport, who taught literature at the University of Kentucky for 27 years before retiring in 1991. These items are photocopies of the originals. Also includes some correspondence.

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Subjects

American literature
Artists
Authors

Genres and Forms of Materials

Articles
Correspondence
Manuscripts