A Guide to the Letters to Oliver Evans, 1963-1972 Evans, Oliver, Letters to 9917-a

A Guide to the Letters to Oliver Evans, 1963-1972

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 9917-a


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
9917-a
Title
Letters to Oliver Evans, 1963-1972
Physical Characteristics
This collection contains 35 items.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Letters to Oliver Evans, 1963-1972, Accession #9917-a , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased by the Library from Gotham Book Mart and Gallery, Inc., New York, New York, on November 20, 1973.

Scope and Content Information

Bowles discusses his autobiography and other writing projects of Evans and himself. He frequently mentions mutual acquaintances, particularly Carson McCullers, Tennessee Williams, Peter Owen, Gore Vidal, and Mohammed Mrabet. Many of the letters refer to an interview with Bowles done by Evans. The health of his wife Jane, life in Tangier, and travels of both of them are frequent topics.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Contents List

Letters
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27 Envelopes 1968-1972