Michael X, Abbie Hoffman, and Tommy [JACKSON 542]: Printed Materials and Correspondence, 1973 Fall
Scope and Contents
This file contains a number of printed materials regarding the Abbie Hoffman and Friends Defense Committee. Included among these materials is the 5 pp. photostat letter by Allen Ginsberg distributed by the Committee on behalf of Hoffman which is signed at the end, and then inscribed by Ginsberg to Burroughs, with love, on 12 September 1973. Carbon of Burroughs' reply, giving $100.00 for Hoffman's defense is enclosed.
The file also contains 2 letters from Ellen Siegel on behalf of the International Committee To Save Michael X, asking Burroughs for a statement on Michael X's behalf. Carbons of 2 replies from Burroughs are present.
Statement of William Burroughs on Behalf of Michael X. The file also contains the first draft MS, typed with half a page of holograph notes in Burroughs' hand, and a carbon of the final draft that was sent along to Ellen Siegel.
Finally the file contains about 20 pages of other xerox materials regarding the Michael X case, distributed by the Committee, including various statements similar to Burroughs' by other well-known writers.
Preserved in the original orange legal-size folder with title in Burroughs' hand in pencil on front cover.
Dates
- Creation: 1973 Fall
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.
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Full extent
From the collection: 25 Box(es)
Full extent
From the collection: 12 Linear Feet
- Box: 3, Item: 4 (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