Jonathan Williams Collection, 1980-2002

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Williams, Jonathan (1929-2008)

Title:

Jonathan Williams Collection

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/gt54kn074

Dates:

1980-2002

Size:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Storage Note:

ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1

Language:

English

Abstract: Consists primarily of letters by Jonathan Williams (or under the name of his poet's press, Jargon Society) to author and philanthropist Barnabas McHenry.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of letters by Williams (or under the name of his poet's press, Jargon Society) to author and philanthropist Barnabas McHenry. Some of the letters are promotional, often soliciting funds for the Jargon Society. There is also one card by "Tom" to McHenry.

Arrangement

Organized as follows: Correspondence, Miscellaneous.The correspondence files are arranged chronologically, with undated material at the beginning.

Collection Creator Biography:

Williams

Jonathan Williams (Princeton Class of 1951) founded the Jargon Society, a poet's press, in 1951 and has served as its editorial director, publisher, and designer.

Collection History

Acquisition:: The materials in this collection were a gift to the University from Barnabas McHenry.
Appraisal: No appraisal information is available.
Processing Information: Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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