Description
Journals and drafts of poetry, in particular
the posthumously-published anthology,
The Salt
Ecstasies
, and prose of the poet James L. White (1936-1981).
Background
James L. White was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 26, 1936.
From the age of 16 he received training in classical ballet. He was later
awarded a scholarship to the American Ballet Theater in New York City, and
while serving in the U.S. Army in West Germany he danced for the State Ballet
in Karlsruhe. White obtained undergraduate degrees from Indiana University and
Colorado State University, and an MA in Literary Criticism from the latter.
Extent
4 archive boxes
1.5 linear feet
Restrictions
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writing from ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives as the physical owner.
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the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant
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It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for
all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).
Availability
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access
restrictions.