Clifton Snider papers
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Scope and Contents
The Clifton Snider papers mostly consists of Snider's manuscripts, proofs, and letters regarding his poetry collections and novels. The collection materials range from his earliest work, such as Jesse Come Back, to his lastest works, such as The Beatle Bump. The collection also consists of material from his research on literary criticism including articles, manuscripts, and research notes and materials from his teaching career.
Dates
- Creation: 1971 - 2016
Creator
- Snider, Clifton (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Biographical / Historical
Clifton Snider was born in Duluth, Minnesota on March 3, 1947. He earned his B.A. and M.A. at California State University Long Beach and earned his Ph.D at the University of New Mexico. He began his career as a poet and literary critic while working on his Ph.D. Since then he has written 11 poetry collections and four novels. He has also written a book on literary criticism, The Stuff That Dreams Are Made On: A Jungian Interpretation of Literature. He previously taught at California State University Long Beach where he created the first college course on gays and lesbians in literature. He retired from teaching in 2009 and devotes his time to writing and activism. In 2018, he lives in Long Beach, California with his partner and three cats.
Source: Snider, C. (2016) Clifton Snider. Retrieved from: http://web.csulb.edu/~csnider/Home.html
Extent
8 Linear Feet (7 boxes.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Clifton Snider papers, 1971-2016, consists of manuscripts, proofs, notes, and letters from the acclaimed poet, novelist, and literary critic. This collection includes materials from his poetry collections, his novels, and his articles on literary criticism.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Clifton Snider, April 11, 2016.
Separated Materials
The two folders have been separated from the collection due to mold damage. The folders are "Early Manuscript of The Beatle Bump" and "Early Manuscript of The Beatle Bump (c. 1984) with commentary from Robert Peters."
Processing Information
Collection processed by Christine Preimesberger, March 2018.
- Title
- Finding aid to the Clifton Snider papers, 1971-2016
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Christine Preimesberger
- Date
- © 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
Repository Details
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