Ann Tashi Slater Collection of Cuban Writings, 1979-1987

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Slater, Ann Tashi

Title:

Ann Tashi Slater Collection of Cuban Writings

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/02870v90b

Dates:

1979-1987

Size:

2 boxes and 0.7 linear feet

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-2

Language:

Spanish; Castilian

Abstract: Consists of typescript drafts by Cuban writers collected by American author, translator, and educator Ann Tashi Slater (Princeton Class of 1984) on a trip to Cuba in 1987, with some later additions. Included are drafts of short stories and novels, primarily science fiction, by more than twelve different authors, one audio recording of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas, and some letters.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection primarily consists of typescript drafts by Cuban writers, collected by American author, translator, and educator Ann Tashi Slater (Princeton Class of 1984) on a trip to Cuba in 1987, with some later additions. Included are drafts of short stories and novels, primarily science fiction, by more than twelve different authors. Four of the manuscripts are of published works, including Mas Alla de Sol (La Habana: Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, 1987) by Eduardo Frank and Amoroso Planeta (La Habana, Cuba: Editorial Letras Cubanas, 1983) by Daina Chaviano. Other writers represented include Arnoldo Aguila, Arturo Arango, Froilán Escobar, Luis Manuel Garcia, Chely Lima, Maria Elena Llana, Senel Paz, Roberto Pérez León, Antonio Orlando Rodríguez, and Alberto Serret.

Later additions to the collection include a cassette tape of an interview (1984) by Slater with Reinaldo Arenas, four typed manuscripts of stories (1980-1984) by Abilio Estévez, a photocopy of a typescript of the story "Erotica" (1985) by José Prats Sariol, a letter to Slater by Senel Paz with a printed copy of his story "Vacaciones," and two letters from Reinaldo Arenas to Slater.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by author.

Collection Creator Biography:

Slater, Ann Tashi

Ann Tashi Slater (Princeton Class of 1984) is an American author, translator, and educator.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of Ann Tashi Slater '84 in 1996 (AM 1996-66), with additions in 2000 (AM 2001-02) and 2018 (AM 2019-30).

Appraisal

Nothing was removed from the collection during processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

Processing Information

Audiovisual materials from this collection were digitized in 2017.

Finding aid updated by Kelly Bolding in October 2018.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Recording of an interview with Slater may be listened to but not reproduced.

Audiovisual Materials (Reading Room Access Only): Digital access copies are accessible on a computer in RBSC's reading room. For preservation reasons, physical access to original tapes is restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

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