Original Drawings, Pictures by Various Artists [J:534]
Scope and Contents
This file includes original drawings by John Brady, Bob Gale (who illustrated Book of Breething and Malcolm McNeill). Brady has drawn what appears to be two portraits of William Burroughs on a small sheet of paper in green ink, signed the portrait twice. There are 4 finished pen and ink drawings by Bob Gale unsigned, each of which is especially fine and all are unpublished. Finally, there are 4 very colorful drawings executed by Malcolm McNeill in Tangier, Morocco which were presented to Burroughs (as were all the others) in 1972. All of the above drawings are in fine condition and are unpublished. Preserved in the original maroon folder with notes in Burroughs' hand in ink on the front cover. An exceptionally interesting file.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1997
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1959-1978
Language of Materials
Material in English
Access Restrictions
Manuscript materials in this collection are extremely fragile and subject to damage with use. Therefore, access will be restricted for use by scholars providing need to use them.
Those wishing to use these materials will be asked to observe the following regulations:
1. Obtain a letter of introduction from a faculty member or scholar who will vouch that you are engaged in serious research requiring use of this collection.
OR
Have a letter or signed contract from a publisher verifying that you are writing a work for publication that requires research based upon these manuscript materials.
2. Provide a copy of your documentation for departmental files.
3. You will be asked to meet with the Head of Archives and Special Collections or his Assistant to discuss your research project and to determine what materials you will need.
4. You will be restricted to using only ONE FILE FOLDER at a time. It is imperative that you observe and retain the same order of materials within the file folder as when you received it.
5. File folders will be collated as they are returned to the collection before a new one will be issued.
6. Failure to comply with these rules will result in loss of privileges to use the collection.
To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.
Full extent
From the collection: 25 Box(es)
Full extent
From the collection: 12 Linear Feet
- Box: 1, Item: 10 (Mixed Materials)
Repository details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact
Arizona State UniversityP.O. Box 871006
Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
(480) 965-4932
archives@asu.edu