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James Humphrey papers

This collection consists of the literary and personal papers of the poet James Humphrey. It includes correspondence with poets, publishers, friends and family; manuscripts for poems, novels, screenplays, essays and short stories, both published and unpublished; unframed abstract artwork, photographs and scrapbooks. The audio material in these papers consists of one audiocassette, two compact discs and eight reel-to-reel tapes. The papers are dated from 1957 to 2009.
Format(s): Manuscripts, Graphics, Letters, Documents
Library: John John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
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Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):


Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the James Humphrey papers