Lawrence Clark Powell : collection of materials by and relating to, 1919-1998.

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Lawrence Clark Powell : collection of materials by and relating to, 1919-1998.

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The published books have been cataloged separately. This collection includes: 1. Special printings of limited editions for use as keepsakes, personal gifts, etc.; 2. Broadsides, including a special series of 12, 1953-1958, printed for Powell, as well as 7 others using quotations from various literary figures. 3. Magazines (Arizona Highways, New Mexico Magazine, and Westways) with articles by Powell. Also Hoja Volante, a publication of the Zamorano Club of Los Angeles contains articles by Powell. 4. UCLA publications for the libraries including prefaces, forewords, and essays by Powell. 5. Miscellaneous articles by Powell in diverse journals, reprints, magazines, newspaper clippings, book publication announcements, book club flyers and book dealer catalogues. 6. Audio tapes, CD's and video. The tapes and CD's were recorded by Powell in his home in Tucson, AZ, 1997-1998. The video is about Henry Miller with a small segment with Powell. 7. Photographs, seven prints, 1950-1981 and nd.

11 linear ft. (20 manuscript boxes, 1 map folder)

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8130277

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Post, John Robert, 1955-

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Powell, Lawrence Clark, 1906-2001

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Lawrence Clark Powell was a noted writer and librarian. Powell was well-known for his writings on librarianship and the literature of the American Southwest, including books such as Books West Southwest and Southwest Classics. He served as head librarian at UCLA from 1944 to 1961, when he became the founding dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Library Service. After retiring from UCLA, Powell moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1971, where he served as a Professor in Residence at the University of Arizo...