John Cage Mycology Collection, 1873-1994 (Bulk 1950-1990)

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John Cage Mycology Collection, 1873-1994 (Bulk 1950-1990)

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt4w10133d

This collection includes books, correspondence, journals, newsletters, pamphlets, ephemera and realia related to Cage's interest in the study of mushrooms.

11 boxes, 1 painting

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University of California, Santa Cruz. . University Library Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6655961

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