Charles Bukowski / John Martin Collection, 1967-1994

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Bukowski, Charles. and Martin, John, 1930-
Abstract:
Correspondence from Bukowski to his publisher, John Martin, of Black Sparrow Press.
Extent:
2 linear feet (5 oversize boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Charles Bukowski / John Martin Collection. Mss 166. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains approximately 1,000 letters, mainly from Charles Bukowski to his publisher, John Martin, from 1967-1994. Most are typewritten and signed (TLS) by Bukowski), some with handwritten postscripts and notes. There also are a few photographs and other ephemera accompanying the correspondence.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1999.
Physical location:
Vault.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Preferred citation:

Charles Bukowski / John Martin Collection. Mss 166. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062