Wright (Fred) Correspondence, 1972-1990

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Fred Wright Correspondence
Dates:
1972-1990
Creators:
Wright, Fred
Abstract:
Consists of incoming correspondence from Miriam Patchen to Fred Wright between 1972-1990, and some printed material on Kenneth Patchen post-1972, that documents activities to promote the legacy of her late husband.
Extent:
1 half document box
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Fred Wright correspondence. MS 168. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists mainly of letters and postcards from Miriam Patchen, the widow of Kenneth Patchen. Also included is some printed material, ephemera and clippings on Kenneth Patchen post-1972.

The material is divided into two series, Correspondence and Printed Material. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Biographical / historical:

Fred N. Wright (1940-) is an author of Flight to freedom (1986), and The whorehouse : a satirical novel about the corporate structure (1977).

Acquisition information:
Fred Wright, 1991
Physical location:
Stored offsite at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access to the papers.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by UCSC OAC Unit.
Date Prepared:
© 2003
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by UCSC OAC Unit. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: Nov 2003.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to publish or to reproduce the material, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Fred Wright correspondence. MS 168. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547