Title: James Tate Papers, 1970-1980
Predominant Dates:1970-1980
ID: MS/MS/ms112
Creator: Tate, Jame,1943- , American author
Extent: 1.0 Boxes
Date Acquired: 08/01/1986
Languages: English [eng]
The James Tate Papers consists almost entirely of Tate’s correspondence with Charles Simic. These letters provide an interesting insight into Tate’s writing and his ideas on contemporary poetry, and many include Tate’s opinions on and suggestion for Simic’s poetry. Some letters also contain discussions on other contemporary poets. All letters are from Tate. Other items in the collection include manuscripts by Tate: “Cruisin’ Even.” Typescript, 1 page on verso of letter to Simic, 1972: October 8. “Return to a Place Lit by a Hamburger.” Typescript, 1 page, on postcard to Simic, 1975: November 12. “A Guide to the Stone Age.” Typescript, 1 page no date. “Urgent Letter to Charles Simic Concerning the State of Poetry and the Angel of Death.” Typescript, 1 page 1970: February 27.
Access Restrictions:
Open
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Acquisition Source:
Purchased from George R. Minkoff, Inc
Acquisition Method:
Accession number 1695
Preferred Citation:
Name of the Collection, Washington University Libraries, Department of Special Collections
