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Finding Aid to the Carol Tarlen and David Joseph Papers 1977-2010 SFH 73
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Description
Chiefly typescripts of poetry, fiction, essays, reviews and criticism by Carol Tarlen and her partner/husband, David Joseph; together with a small amount of personal papers and publications. Joseph's papers include files related to his editorial and translation work. Many of Tarlen's files were collected or compiled by Joseph in preparation for their posthumous publication.
Background
Carol Tarlen was a San Francisco working class poet and writer, as well as a union, labor, and peace activist, who died in 2004. She was married to writer and poet David Joseph, her collaborator and partner.
Extent
3 cartons, 3 manuscript boxes (4.25 linear feet)
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items. Copyright is retained by the donor and his family members in perpetuity.
Availability
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.