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Tom Clark papers, 1984-1986.
BANC MSS 86/59 cBANC MSS 86/59 cLOCALBANC MSS 86/163 cLOCAL
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Title:
Tom Clark papers, 1984-1986Creator/Contributor:
Clark, Tom, 1941-2018, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Weinberg, Jeffrey H.Creator/Contributor:
Ferris, Lester., Correspondent.Creator/Contributor:
Lapis PressAbstract:
Manuscripts of poems, books reviews, essays, correspondence, volumes formerly owned by Clark and containing his notes and
annotations.
Typescript of "Disordered Ideas" (poetry); holograph and typescript, galley, correspondence relating to Clark's reading and
to the publication by Lester Ferris of the Lapis Press of his poem, "His Supposition; poetry notebook and drafts and typescripts
of poems, 1984-1986; holograph and typescript of his Introduction to Kerouac's "Escapedes," with related correspondence with
publisher Jeffrey H. Weinberg; holograph draft and final typescript of "Towards a Theory of Beauty: Five Essays on Aesthetics"
(1985); notes, holograph drafts and typescripts for book and poetry reviews; and an interview with Clark by Lynn Gray, Winter
1986.
Correspondence, clippings pertaining to the Poetry Flash "language war." Clark's annotated copies of Kerouac's "Book of Dreams,"
and the Kerouac biography, "Jack's Book."
Date:
1984 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caAmerican literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism
American literature -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area
American poetry
Poetry, Modern -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Poets, American -- California -- 20th century
Authors, American -- 20th century
Poets, American -- 20th century -- Interviews
Littérature américaine -- 20e siècle -- Histoire et critique
Littérature américaine -- Californie -- San Francisco, Région de la baie de
Poésie américaine
Poètes américains -- Californie -- 20e siècle
Écrivains américains -- 20e siècle
Poètes américains -- 20e siècle -- Entretiens
American literature
American poetry
Authors, American
Poetry, Modern
Poets, American
California
California -- San Francisco Bay Area
Kerouac, Jack -- 1922-1969
Kerouac, Jack -- 1922-1969
Note:
California poet, author and critic. In June 1985 George Lakoff reviewed Writing/talks, edited by Bob Perelman, in Poetry Flash.
The following issue of Poetry Flash (July 1985) carried a response by Tom Clark, solicited by Poetry Flash's associate editor,
which sparked considerable controversy. Correspondence and clippings related to the ensuing debate are included in this collection.
Type:
manuscripts for publication.Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Interviews
Poems.
Physical Description:
2 boxes (.8 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 86/59 c
BANC MSS 86/59 cLOCAL
BANC MSS 86/163 cLOCAL