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Creator:
Lambert, Jean-Clarence
Title:
Jean Clarence Lambert Collection of Octavio Paz
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/mp48sc845
Dates:
1951-1992
Size:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1
Language:
Spanish; Castilian

Abstract

Consists of 122 letters (1952-1992) by Mexican poet Octavio Paz to French critic and translator Jean Clarence Lambert; approx. a dozen photographs; and "Carnet Bleu" (French, "vers" 1951), Lambert's blue notebook containing his French translations of Paz's "Libertad Bajo Palabra," bearing some holograph annotations by Paz.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 122 letters (Spanish) by Octavio Paz to Lambert, 1952-1992; approx. a dozen photographs; and "Carnet Bleu" (French, "vers" 1951), Lambert's blue notebook containing his French translations of Paz's "Libertad Bajo Palabra," bearing some holograph annotations by Paz.

Collection Creator Biography:

Lambert, Jean-Clarence

Jean Clarence Lambert is a French art critic, author, and translator. He had a longtime friendship with the Mexican poet and author Octavio Paz.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchased from Jean-Clarence Lambert in 2009 with funds provided by the Program in Latin American Studies (AM2009-106).

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by John Delaney in April 2009. Finding aid written by John Delaney in April 2009.

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

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.

Credit this material:

Jean Clarence Lambert Collection of Octavio Paz; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/mp48sc845
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1