Finding Aid for the Paul Reps Papers LSC.1671
Finding aid prepared by Shira Peltzman, 2021.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Online finding aid last updated 2021 January 7.
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Title: Paul Reps papers
Creator:
Reps, Paul, 1895-1990
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.1671
Physical Description:
7.5 Linear Feet
(15 boxes, 2 oversize boxes)
Date (inclusive): circa 1927-1990
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Language of Material: Materials are in
English.
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[Identification of item], Paul Reps Papers (Collection 1671). UCLA Library Special
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UCLA Catalog Record ID:
4233659
Administrative/Biographical History
Saladin Paul Reps was born in Cedar City, Iowa, September 15, 1895; a spiritualist, author,
and artist, he studied Buddhism in India and the Far East and was a prominent figure in the
anti-establishment movement in the U.S. during the 1960s; he is best remembered for
introducing the principles of Zen philosophy to western readers; he produced several volumes
of poetry which he published in conjunction with his ink drawing and wrote or published
several other books including, Zen flesh Zen bones : a collection of Zen and pre-Zen
writings ; died in Los Angeles, California, July 12, 1990.
Collection consists of books, manuscripts, clippings, correspondence, photographs,
articles, and audio and video recordings related to the career of Paul Reps.