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Corman, Cid Letters to Frank Samperi

Collection Number: MC013

120 typescript letters to the poet Frank Samperi written by Corman, from 1972 to 1975, while Corman was in Japan. Cid Corman (1924-2004) poet, editor, and translator, was the founder of the poetry magazine Origin and the Origin Press.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1972-1975.

Extent

120 letters; 0.2 linear feet

Subject

Language and Literature

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