Paul Bowles, Letters to Brion Gysin 1975-1978

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

160 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

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POC: Brenda Gunn

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Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Paul Bowles, Letters to Brion Gysin, 1975-1978, Accession # 10501-h, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Paul Bowles, Letters to Brion Gysin, 1975-1978, Accession # 10501-h, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

In this collection of letters to Brion Gysin, the American author and composer Paul Bowles discusses mutual acquaintances, Moroccan music, the Spanish Sahara war, the high cost of living in Tangier, and disruptions caused by Islamic holidays. He occasionally mentions his work or Gysin's.

Acquisition information:

This collection was purchased from Paul C. Richard of Templemore, Massachusetts on July 14, 1988.

Physical description:

This collection contains 13 items.