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Addition (1 of 2)

 Series
Identifier: Series 4

Scope and Contents

This Addition comprises diaries, calendars, and datebooks from the late 1960s and early 1970s, transcripts of an extended autobiographical interview and other printed biographical materials. Included as well are correspondence, much of it with Bernth Lindfors of the University of Texas at Austin, and material relating to sport, Brutus' visa problems, and correspondence with friends and family, and with publishers; poetry, including manuscripts for a number of published works, typescripts, some unpublished, and an annotated copy of Letters to Martha. Brutus was a co-founder of the Troubador Press, and his work with the Press is documented in the Addition. The Addition also includes numerous drafts of poems, arranged by title, and unsorted newspaper clippings, dating from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Dates

  • 1960-1984

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection may contain sensitive materials; consultation with University Archivist required prior to use. This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 41.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These additions to the Brutus Papers have been received beginning with that of November, 1983 (Accession #83-158), September 17, 1984 (Accession #84-155), and concluding with that of October 8, 1984 (Accession #84-185).

Processing Information

Joshua Lazerson July 9, 1985.

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635