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The personal papers of Paraguayan poet, writer, playwright, and film scriptwriter Augusto Roa Bastos. The collection includes biographical materials, correspondence, writings, and teaching materials by Roa Bastos, as well as written and audiovisual works about his life and work. It offers insight into his creative process, experiences of political exile, and contributions to Latin American literature, showcasing many of his lesser-known poems and short writings.

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The personal papers of Peruvian poet, writer, and playwright César Vallejo. The collection contains correspondence, originals and copies of Vallejo's manuscripts, articles, and other printed materials that document his legacy as an innovative and impactful 20th Century writer.

Interview Description Miguel Angel Corzo (67) talks with his son Xavier Corzo (35) about his life and his work. Facilitator Subject Log 02:40 Miguel was an only child. He recalls spending time with his aunts, uncles and cousins in Chiapas when he was younger. 06:20 Miguel talks about his mother Joséfina Corzo and her life's story. 08:40 Miguel talks about his experience attending UCLA when he was 19-years-old. 16:00 Miguel...

Interview Description Leon David Esquenazi (47) is interviewed by his sister, Angeles Romero (42) about the role of books in his life, his favorite places in the world, and his relationship with his two sons. Facilitator Subject Log :56 Who has been the kindest to David in his life? his sixth grade teacher who taught him to love books 4:17 Why are books so important?; going through cancer he was able to escape reality through books 13:45...

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Lloyd Tate (1940-) is an avid postcard collector, having collected postcards from approximately 190 countries and geographic areas. This collection includes approximately 50,000 postcards, the majority of which are photographic, collected over the course of his life. These photographs include aerial images of cities and photos of landmarks, buildings, landscapes, animals, interiors, and people. Record types include photographic postcards.

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The personal papers of Nobel-prize winning Guatemalan writer, poet, playwright, and diplomat Miguel Angel Asturias. Includes correspondence, written works, biographical materials, photographs, and audiovisual works.

Abstract Sketchbooks of drawings and plans, architectural drawings, lithographs and other reproductions of largely European architecture constitute the Weinreb Architectural collection, a group of materials that represents a small selection of the inventory of London antiquarian architectural bookseller Ben Weinreb (1912-1999). The sketchbooks especially document architects' visits to important examples of European architecture in the mid- to late-19th century to sketch and study their styles and...