Peter A. Bien Papers, 1902-2016

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Bien, Peter

Title:

Peter A. Bien Papers

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dc5999nd63d

Dates:

1902-2016

Size:

17 boxes and 16 archival boxes and 1 oversize box

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes B-001901 to B-001916, P-000191

Language:

Greek, Modern English French

Abstract

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents: Consists of incoming letter from writers, scholars, and friends (circa 1958-2016), along with nine binders containing photocopied letters (1902-1957) of the Greek novelist Nikos Kazantzakis collected by Bien. There are also (9) photocopied Kazantzakis's own notebooks; Bien's notebooks (general and miscellaneous) containing clippings and other materials that relate to Kazantzakis's works and career; notebooks containing Bien's reading notes from secondary and primary materials or both; small notebooks with material he read. There are also typescripts; a copy of Kazantzakis's "Vios kai politeia tou Alexe Zorba" with marginal notes by Bien and three printed bibliographies: Katsimpale bibliography N. Kazantzakē A 1906-1948, Perantonakē bibliography N. Kazantzakē 1973-2002, and Mantatophoros #5 November 1974. There are also two small file boxes.

Collection History

Acquisition:: One part of the collection acquired with matching funds provided by the Program in Hellenic Studies with the support of the Stanley J. Seeger Hellenic Fund. (AM 2016-91). The second part of the collecrion was a gift from Prof. Peter A. Bien. (AM 2019-122)
Appraisal: No materials were removed from the collection during 2022 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.
Processing Information: This collection was processed by Kalliopi Balatsouka in 2022. Finding aid written by Kalliopi Balatsouka in 2022.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies 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 Special Collections 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:

Peter A. Bien Papers; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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