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John Hawkes papers (Ms. 85.18)

Brown University Library

Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Fax: 401-863-2093
E-mail: hay@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: John Hawkes papers
Date range: 1947-2000, (bulk 1947-1948)
Creator: Hawkes, John, 1925-1998
Extent: 1 box
Abstract: Author's last poems and letters on love and creativity before he turned to writing fiction. Written mostly at Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in the five months preceding his marriage to Sophie Tazewell. One of two photocopies made by the author. "No other photocopies will be made." Also includes a memo written in 1948 to Mr. Hawkes from Thomas J. Wilson regarding a book idea on the subject of e.e. cummings and a listing of John Hawkes books being sold by Clouds Hill Books in 2000.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Brown University Library, Special Collections
Collection number: Ms. 85.18