July 3, 2013, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Research + TeachingArchivist traces manuscript waste in a set of volumes back to a dark origin in Frankfurt It was a bitterly cold day in Frankfurt when my wife and I stepped off the plane. Being from Texas, we quickly found that our bodies were not acclimated to the bitter winter winds of Europe. Our cab dropped us off near the central square of the city so we… read more
June 27, 2013, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Research + Teaching, Theatre + Performing ArtsAnthology documents 22 plays performed at 2 London theaters Sarah Alger is a graduate student in the School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is working to complete her degree with an emphasis in Museum Studies. As part of her class “Rare Books and Special Collections”, taught by Michael Laird, Ms. Alger studied… read more
June 12, 2013, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Research + TeachingBeat Generation poet Peter Orlovsky’s archive acquired The Harry Ransom Center has acquired the archive of American poet Peter Orlovsky (1933–2010), an important figure in the Beat Generation. Orlovsky was the companion of fellow poet Allen Ginsberg for more than 40 years, and his papers reflect significant aspects of their relationship. Orlovsky’s collection comprises manuscripts, journals and… read more
