Guide to the Jargon Society Collection WLU.Coll.0777

Guide to the Jargon Society Collection WLU.Coll.0777


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Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Repository
Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
Identification
WLU.Coll.0777
Title
Jargon Society Collection 1950-2000
Quantity
.42 Linear Feet
source
Ball, Gordon (1944-12-30)
source
Craven, Thorns, Class of 1962
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], [Date of Item], Jargon Society Collection, WLU-Coll-0777, [Box Number], [Folder Number], [Folder Name]. Washington and Lee Special Collections and Archives, Washington and Lee University Library, Lexington, VA.

Immediate Source of Acquisition


Biographical / Historical

The Jargon Society, a small-press publisher founded in 1951 by Jonathan Williams, offers a wide variety of queer and nature themed poetry. As a publisher, Williams' goal was to give the artist and/or the poet "the book that they wanted". Following Williams' death in 2008 the official archive of the Jargon Society was transferred by his partner Thomas Meyer to Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center where the imprint remains active. Additional information about The Jargon Society can be found at the , Black Mountain College (BMC) Website.

Scope and Contents

This collection primarily contains materials related to the Jargon Society and Jonathan Williams in addition to materials related to the small press community present in North Carolina. The Jargon Society materials include both published histories as well as promotional materials and subscription lists. The collection also contains materials related to Williams including correspondence between Williams and both Thorns Craven as well as Gordon Ball and materials created in memory of Williams.

Separated Material

In addition to archival materials, this collection also includes published volumes that have been described bibliographically in the library catalogue. To access this collection of Jargon imprints as well as other materials published by Jargon affiliates, pleaes visit The Jargon Society


Subjects and Indexing Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

1: Jargon Society Materials
Jargon Society Materials
Mixed Materials [35101013590059] 1 folder: 1-14 Graphic Materials Framed "Poetry, Photography, and White Trash Cooking" Poster Graphic Materials Two Topiary Chops
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2: Jonathan Williams Materials
Jonathan Williams Materials
Mixed Materials [35101013590059] 1 folder: 15-24 Mixed Materials [35101013590174] 2 folder: 1-6 Graphic Materials Jonathan Williams and Thomas Meyer reading poetry in Boston, March 1982 by Thor Rinden
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Mixed Materials [35101013590174] 2 folder: 2-6 2.1: Thelonious Monk Materials
Thelonious Monk Materials
3: Related Materials
Related Materials
Mixed Materials [35101013590174] 2 folder: 7-8
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