Allen (Donald) correspondence regarding Eros, 1983

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Donald Allen Correspondence regarding Eros
Dates:
1983
Creators:
Allen, Donald M. (1912-2004), collector.
Abstract:
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

Donald Allen Correspondence regarding Eros. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Background

Scope and content:

Letters from Pat Califia, Samuel R. Delany, Richard Hall, Michael Rumaker, and Samuel Steward, for Don Allen's book project on Eros. Letters arranged in alphabetical order by last name.

Biographical / historical:

Donald M. Allen (1912-2004) was one of the most influential editors and publishers of contemporary American literature. He was an editor at Grove Press, and later established Grey Fox Press and the Four Seasons Foundation.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Donald M. Allen, 1999.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center staff.
Date Prepared:
1983
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours.

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.

Preferred citation:

Donald Allen Correspondence regarding Eros. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

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