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Subseries 4: Octavio Paz, 1977-1997

4 boxes
Collection Creator:
Vuelta : revista mensual
Dates:
1977-1997
Extent:
4 boxes
Languages:
and
Scope and Contents

Correspondence written by and sent to Octavio Paz. Includes correspondence to individuals, publishing companies concerning rights to Paz's work, and social cause organizations. Includes some correspondence written by Aurelio Mayor on behalf of Paz when Paz fell ill in 1994. Includes multiple folders of correspondence between Paz and Asiain, and Paz and Krauze. The General Correspondence folder includes correspondence that is of unclear origin, meaning the sender's information is illegible or unknown. Note: Individuals or groups who have significant correspondence present in the collection are given their own file and are filed alphabetically. Individuals or groups with fewer pieces of correspondence present in the collection are filed in letter files (A-Z files), and are sorted alphabetically within each letter file. There are few exceptions, based on notable individuals.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

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.

Credit this material:

Subseries 4: Octavio Paz; Vuelta Editorial Files, C1480, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 12-15
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.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez with assistance from Kristine Gift and Noga Zaborowski in September 2015. Finding aid written by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez in September 2015.

This collection was processed by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez with assistance from Kristine Gift and Noga Zaborowski in September 2015. Finding aid written by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez in September 2015.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Correspondence written by and sent to Octavio Paz. Includes correspondence to individuals, publishing companies concerning rights to Paz's work, and social cause organizations. Includes some correspondence written by Aurelio Mayor on behalf of Paz when Paz fell ill in 1994. Includes multiple folders of correspondence between Paz and Asiain, and Paz and Krauze. The General Correspondence folder includes correspondence that is of unclear origin, meaning the sender's information is illegible or unknown. Note: Individuals or groups who have significant correspondence present in the collection are given their own file and are filed alphabetically. Individuals or groups with fewer pieces of correspondence present in the collection are filed in letter files (A-Z files), and are sorted alphabetically within each letter file. There are few exceptions, based on notable individuals.

Arrangement

Alphabetically, by last name or first letter of organization name, minor correspondence sorted into letter file (A-Z); contents sorted chronologically starting with undated materials, then earliest to latest date.

Collection History

Appraisal

Nothing was removed from the collection during the 2015 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez with assistance from Kristine Gift and Noga Zaborowski in September 2015. Finding aid written by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez in September 2015.

This collection was processed by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez with assistance from Kristine Gift and Noga Zaborowski in September 2015. Finding aid written by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez in September 2015.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

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.

Credit this material:

Subseries 4: Octavio Paz; Vuelta Editorial Files, C1480, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 12-15