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See (Carolyn) papers
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Description
Carolyn See (1934-2016) was a professor in the UCLA Department of English. Her published books include: Mothers, daughters (1977), and Rhine maidens (1981). The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts and manuscript drafts, clippings, books, and printed materials related to Carolyn See's literary career.
Background
Carolyn See was born January 13, 1934 in Pasadena, California. She received her undergraduate degree from Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences (now California State Los Angeles), 1957 and her Masters (1961) and Ph.D (1963) from UCLA. In addition to the novels, memoir, and writing guide See wrote, she also co-wrote Two schools of thought (1991) with John Espey. With Espey and her daughter Lisa See Kendall under the joint pseudonym, Monica Highland, See wrote: Lotus Land (1983), 110 Shanghai road (1986), Golden days (1986), Greetings from Southern California (1988) and Precious cargo (1990). Carolyn See was a professor of creative writing at UCLA in the Department of English and a regular contributor to the Washington Post. Carolyn See died July 13, 2016.
Extent
65.5 Linear Feet (131 boxes and 3 oversize boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
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