Will Petersen Papers
Scope and Content
Collection includes correspondence from Cid Corman (1957-1960), written while Petersen was living in Japan and Corman was in Europe, Japan and San Francisco. The letters contain extensive discussions of literature and philosophy, Corman's experiences as a teacher in Japan, and the literary scene in San Francisco. Also includes one letter from Corman to Gary Snyder (1957) and a copy of Petersen's The Day of the Hundred Dances (1975) with holograph notes, two versions of "September Ridge" (photocopies of annotated and corrected typescripts), published in Gary Snyder: Dimensions of a Life; and photocopies of Berkeley Bussei 1956, with holograph notes.
Dates
- 1957-1990
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.
Biography
American Buddhist poet and artist, Will Petersen was born in 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. An associate of Gary Snyder and Cid Corman, Petersen edited the magazine Plucked Chicken.
Extent
0.15 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence between American Buddhist poet Will Petersen and Cid Corman.
Acquisition Information
Unknown, possible donation from Will Petersen.
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- Title
- Will Petersen Papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 2002 September
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
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