Claude Fredericks papers, circa 1850-1988 (bulk 1941-1988)

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Summary

Creators:
Fredericks, Claude
Abstract:
Personal papers of the American dramatist, poet, and teacher. Includes his literary writings (1933-1940), notebooks (1945-1988), lecture notes for literature classes taught at Bennington College (1961-1988), letters received (1944-1988), and printed ephemera documenting plays, concerts and exhibits attended (1950-1988), and travel (1944-1988). Photographs portray family (circa 1850-1964) and friends, writers, artists, dancers, and musicians.
Extent:
44 Linear Feet
Language:
Collection material is in English .

Background

Scope and content:

Claude Fredericks's personal papers contain his writings, lectures, photographs, ephemera, and incoming correspondence including letters received from literary figures, artists, dancers, and musicians.

Arrangement note

Arranged in five series: Series I. Writings, 1933-1988; Series II. Teaching, 1961-1988; Series III. Ephemera, 1950-1988; Series IV. Photographs, film, and sound recordings, circa 1850-1983; Series V. Letters to Claude Fredericks, 1944-1988.

Biographical / historical:

Claude Fredericks was a dramatist and poet who taught at Bennington College from 1961-1992. He founded The Banyan Press and published the work of well-known poets and fiction writers. Fredericks died on January 11, 2013.

Acquisition information:
Acquired in 1990.
Physical location:
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Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1688, US
Contact:
(310) 440-7390
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