Michael Lowenthal papers relating to the anthology From Now On, 1990-1994

John Hay Library , Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2012

Collection Overview

Title:	Michael Lowenthal papers relating to the anthology From Now On
Date range:	1990-1994
Creator:	Lowenthal, Michael
Extent:	1.42 Linear feet
Abstract:	Correspondence and manuscripts relating to Lowenthal's unpublished anthology From Now On: New Queer Voices, "a multicultural collection of fiction and poetry written by young gay men and lesbians" born since the mid-sixties.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library , Special Collections
Collection number:	Ms.2012.032

Scope & content

Letters to publishers; correspondence with Carrie Wickford (editor); correspondence with contributors; and typescripts of the anthology.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Wofford, Carrie

Subject Topics

• Gays' writings
• Lesbians' writings

Document Types

• Correspondence
• Fiction
• Poems
• Writings

Subject Topics

• Language and Literature

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in two series:

• I. Correspondence and submissions
• II. Manuscripts

Biographical Note

Michael Lowenthal (May 9, 1969) is an American fiction writer and creative writing instructor. He worked as an editor for University Press of New England, where he founded the Hardscrabble Books imprint, publishing such authors as Chris Bohjalian, W.D. Wetherell, and Ernest Hebert. He studied English and comparative religion at Dartmouth College, from which he graduated in 1990 as class valedictorian.

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:	Michael Lowenthal papers relating to the anthology From Now On, Ms.2012.032, Brown University Library.
Contact information:	John Hay Library , Special Collections Box A Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2146 email: hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Collection received as a gift of Michael Lowenthal, May 1994 (A94-112).
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Brown University Library staff.
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2012 December 5
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Sponsor:	Processing funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Additional Information

Related material:

Related materials can be found in the John Preston papers, Ms.2011.032, Brown University Library.

Inventory

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