San Fernando Poetry Journal records, 1980-1988
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2010
Collection Overview
| Title: | San Fernando Poetry Journal records |
| Date range: | 1980-1988 |
| Creator: | Kent Publications |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Founded in 1982 by Richard Cloke, the San Fernando Poetry Journal published only poetry. This collection contains primarily manuscript material, including typescript poems submitted for publication, edited manuscripts, and final proofs. There are also several folders of business records and correspondence and a folder of photographs. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Brown University Library, Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Ms. 2010.038 |
Scope & content
This collection contains primarily manuscript material from the San Fernando Poetry Journal, including typescript poems submitted for publication, edited manuscripts, and final proofs. There are also several folders of business records and correspondence and a folder of photographs.Access Points
Subject Names Subject Topics Subject TopicsArrangement
This collection has been divided into 4 series.
- Series 1. Business Records
- Series 2. Correspondence
- Series 3. Manuscripts
- Series 4. Photographs
Biographical note
Founded in 1982 by Richard Cloke, the San Fernando Poetry Journal published only poetry. Cloke wrote of the poetry published by the journal that it must say something, must inform, must educate. Cloke was born January 23, 1916, volunteered service in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, International Brigades for the Spanish Republic. He worked at variety of jobs, including at General Motors, as a farmer, and as a mathematics tutor. He wrote poetry nearly all his life, publishing much of it in the San Fernando Poetry Journal. Cloke died on October 17, 1998.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | San Fernando Poetry Journal records, Ms. 2010.038, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: | Brown University Library, Special Collections Box A, John Hay Library Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2146 E-mail: hay@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | A86-35: gift Cloke, Richard, 08/13/86; A86-46: gift Cloke, Richard, 09/25/86; A87-1: gift Cloke, Richard, 01/28/87; A87-17: gift Cloke, Richard, 08/07/87; A88-17: gift Cloke, Richard, 05/10/88; A88-73: gift Cloke, Richard, 11/15/88 |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam 2010 August 16 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Business Records
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Incorporation of Kent Publications Contents Note: A86-34 |
1982 |
| Box 1, Folder 17-24 | Business files Contents Note: A86-35 |
Series 2. Correspondence
| Box 1, Folder 36 | Correspondence Contents Note: A88-73 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 through 16 | Correspondence Contents Note: A86-35 |
Series 3. Manuscripts
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Richard Cloke bio, submission guidelines, manuscripts, and related material Contents Note: A86-34 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A86-34 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Manuscripts and production material Contents Note: A86-34 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A86-34 |
| Box 1, Folder 31 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A87-1 |
| Box 1, Folder 32 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A87-17 |
| Box 1, Folder 33 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A88-17 |
| Box 1, Folder 34 | Manuscripts and final pages Contents Note: A88-73 |
| Box 1, Folder 35 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A88-73 |
| Box 1, Folder 37 | Content registers and final pages Contents Note: A88-73 |
| Box 1, Folder 26 through 30 | Manuscripts Contents Note: A86-46 |
Series 4. Photographs
| Box 1, Folder 25 | Photographs Contents Note: A86-35 |