Papers, ca. 1925-2000.

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Papers, ca. 1925-2000.

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John Fante (1909-1983) was an American writer of Italian descent whose depiction of 1930s Los Angeles in his novel Ask the Dust (1939) earned him his greatest acclaim. The work inspired later artists such as Charles Bukowski and Robert Towne. Fante wrote many short stories and novels throughout his life. He also worked as a contract screenwriter for Hollywood studios. The collection consists of manuscripts, publications, correspondence, articles, financial records, ephemera and memorabilia.

77 boxes (23.5 linear ft.)9 oversize boxes.

University of California, Los Angeles

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University of California, Los Angeles

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Fante, John, 1909-1983

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John Fante was a writer of short stories, novels, and screenplays. He was born April 8, 1909 in Denver, Col. to Nick and Mary Fante. John graduated from Regis High School in 1927 and briefly attended the University of Colorado, Boulder before heading to California to embark on his writing career. In 1930 he began a correspondence with H.L. Mencken, esteemed editor of The American mercury, who published Fante's first story, "Altar Boy" (1932). Fante's early writings established the central confli...