Journal with Silver Foil Wrappers, 1976

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 3
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Scope and content:

This thick journal has lace and printed script reading "Petra Vogt" on the inside cover. This is one of the most heavily annotated and collaged items of the series, containing references to the "Black Ashram," notes on Gregory Corso, a holograph poem by Roberto Francisco Valenza (a Bardo Matrix author) which is illustrated by Petra Vogt, an autograph poem by Iris [Gaynor] (another Bardo Matrix author), autograph poems by Ira Cohen, and autograph poems by others.

It contains lengthy journal entries, extending over multiple pages, an anguished draft of a letter about love, leaving, knowledge, and truth. It also includes poetry, songs and lyrics, collages, original artworks, and other writings. The journal begins on September 30, 1976 (numbered 17 in dealer description of notebooks).

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:

Most of the collection is open for research. The single exception is a bank book for an account owned by Petra Vogt.

The bank book belonging to Petra Vogt, 1977-1978, has been removed and restricted until her death. It has been placed in the control folder for this collection in a sealed envelope. The bank book is from the Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechsel-Bank (short form: Hypo-Bank).