Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Eshleman, Clayton and Jennett, Matthew
- Abstract:
- The Eshleman mss. IV, 1981-1986, consist of correspondence and publishing material between poet Clayton Eshleman and publisher/bookseller Matthew Jennett of Pharos Books.
- Extent:
- 1 Folder
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Eshleman mss. IV, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Born in 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Clayton Eshleman switched his career path from music to poetry while a student at Indiana University. His interest in poetry in translation led him to learn Spanish and begin Spanish-to-English translation work, starting with Pablo Neruda's Residencias. Since retiring from his position as a full professor of English at Eastern Michigan University, Eshleman continues to travel extensively and further his research into Paleolithic painted caves.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of correspondence, typescripts, and page proofs between Eshleman and publisher/bookseller Matthew Jennett of Pharos Books.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2007
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Short
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Eshleman mss. IV, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu