Vicki Hearne papers, circa 1973-1988

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Summary

Creators:
Hearne, Vicki, 1946-2001
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and press clippings pertaining to Vicki Hearne, an American author, philosopher, and scholar of literary criticism and linguistics. Hearne was known for her published poetry with a focus on animals and their cognitive abilities.
Extent:
2.15 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language:
The collection is in English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Vicki Hearne papers (MS 219). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and press clippings pertaining to Vicki Hearne, an American author, philosopher, and scholar of literary criticism and linguistics. There are 9 drafts of her book of poetryIn the Absence of Horses (originally titled Nervous Horses), which discusses themes of love while utilizing imagery of nature. The collection also includes reviews of her work found in newspapers and magazines, and her letters discussing changes to college course curriculum to demonstrate her work on animals and their cognitive abilities.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Dorothy Hearn, 1992.
Processing information:

Processed by Serena Rodholm, Student Processing Assistant, 2018.

Processing of the Vicki Hearne papers was completed by undergraduate students from the University of California, Riverside as part of the Special Collections & University Archives Backlog Processing Project started in 2015. This project was funded by the UCR Library and administered by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged topically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Vicki Hearne papers (MS 219). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233
specialcollections@ucr.edu
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