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.