Collection consists of manuscript, printed, and photographic materials created and collected by Marken, ca. 1960s-2000s. Materials focus on a variety of writing projects, including Marken's 2012 Stanford MLA thesis—California Tomorrow, 1961-1983: An Enduring Environmental Legacy; misc. writing projects involving food in California, the history and legacy of Sunset Magazine; mid-century modern architecture; gardening. Also contains misc. research notes and files on a variety of topics and correspondence and materials from Sunset Magazine (staff newsletters, etc.), plus 3 videos produced by Sunset Magazine.

1.5 Linear Feet (4 manuscript boxes)

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.