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Keith, Joseph Joel (-1967). Papers.

Collection Number: D-156

Keith's notebooks, poems, prose, lyrics, miscellaneous manuscripts, ephemera, and photographs. American poet of the early 1960's; former president of the Los Angeles Branch of the P.E.N.; managing editor of Borestone Mountain Poetry Awards; author of thirteen books of poetry, three published posthumously.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1941-1967

Extent

1 linear foot

Subject

Language and Literature

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