Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Clifton Snider papers
- Dates:
- 1971-2016
- Creators:
- Snider, Clifton
- Abstract:
- The Clifton Snider papers, 1971-2016, consists of manuscripts, proofs, notes, and letters from the acclaimed poet, novelist, and literary critic. This collection includes materials from his poetry collections, his novels, and his articles on literary criticism.
- Extent:
- 8 Linear Feet 7 boxes.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder #, or item name] Clifton Snider Papers, Coll2018-015, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Clifton Snider papers mostly consists of Snider's manuscripts, proofs, and letters regarding his poetry collections and novels. The collection materials range from his earliest work, such as Jesse Come Back, to his lastest works, such as The Beatle Bump. The collection also consists of material from his research on literary criticism including articles, manuscripts, and research notes and materials from his teaching career.
- Biographical / historical:
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Clifton Snider was born in Duluth, Minnesota on March 3, 1947. He earned his B.A. and M.A. at California State University Long Beach and earned his Ph.D at the University of New Mexico. He began his career as a poet and literary critic while working on his Ph.D. Since then he has written 11 poetry collections and four novels. He has also written a book on literary criticism, The Stuff That Dreams Are Made On: A Jungian Interpretation of Literature. He previously taught at California State University Long Beach where he created the first college course on gays and lesbians in literature. He retired from teaching in 2009 and devotes his time to writing and activism. In 2018, he lives in Long Beach, California with his partner and three cats.
Source: Snider, C. (2016) Clifton Snider. Retrieved from: http://web.csulb.edu/~csnider/Home.html
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Clifton Snider, April 11, 2016.
- Processing information:
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Collection processed by Christine Preimesberger, March 2018.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged alphabetically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-05-05 22:26:06 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder #, or item name] Clifton Snider Papers, Coll2018-015, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
- Location of this collection:
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909 West Adams BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90007, US
- Contact:
- (213) 821-2771