Talbot (David) Season of the Witch Book Research collection, 1960-2010, bulk (bulk 1976-2010)

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Summary

Title:
Talbot (David) Season of the Witch Book Research collection
Dates:
1960-2010, bulk (bulk 1976-2010)
Creators:
Talbot, David, 1951-
Abstract:
This collection consists of primary and secondary source materials collected by David Talbot over the course of his research for his book, Season of the Witch. Of note are primary source materials in the form of interviews and transcripts with many notable individuals who lived and participated in the cultural turbulence of 1960s through 1970s San Francisco, such as Art Agnos, Cleve Jones, and Dianne Feinstein. David Talbot is an American journalist, author, activist and independent historian. He founded the pioneering online news site Salon, which he oversaw for its first ten years, from 1995 to 2005. He was also an editor at the Hearst-owned San Francisco Examiner before resuming a career as an author and has been published in the New Yorker, Time, the Guardian, the Los Angeles Times and many other publications.
Extent:
4 cartons, 2 flat boxes, 1 shoebox (7 Cubic Feet)
Language:
Collection materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Talbot (David) Season of the Witch Book Research collection (SFH 723), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of primary and secondary source materials collected by David Talbot over the course of his research for his book, Season of the Witch. Of note are primary source materials in the form of interviews and transcripts with many notable individuals who lived and participated in the cultural turbulence of 1960s through 1970s San Francisco, such as Art Agnos, Cleve Jones, and Dianne Feinstein. This collection is otherwise comprised of secondary source materials in the form of news clippings, photocopies, and other notes compiled by Talbot for his book.

Biographical / historical:

David Talbot was born on September 22, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. He is an American journalist, author, activist and independent historian. Talbot is known for his books about the hidden history of U.S. power and the liberal movements for change in America, as well as his public advocacy. He founded the pioneering online news site Salon, which he oversaw for its first ten years, from 1995 to 2005. He was an editor at the Hearst-owned San Francisco Examiner before resuming a career as an author and has been published in the New Yorker, Time, the Guardian, the Los Angeles Times and many other publications. In addition to his work as an independent historian, Talbot has been deeply engaged in political activism, especially in his hometown of San Francisco.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to the San Francisco Public Library History Center in 2018 by David Talbot.
Processing information:

During processing, the entire collection was re-foldered and re-housed in acid-free folders and boxes. Some metal staples remain.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in 3 series: Series 1: Interview Transcripts, Series 2: Interview Audiotapes, Series 3: Subject Notes

Physical location:
Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid composed by Norman Yee.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-06-01 20:23:10 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research and available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours. This collection must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items. Donor retains copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Talbot (David) Season of the Witch Book Research collection (SFH 723), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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