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J. K. Osborne papers, 1956-2011

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Osborne, J. K., 1941-
Title
J. K. Osborne papers
Dates
1956-2011 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.05 cubic feet (6 boxes plus 1 vertical file)
Collection Number
4043
Summary
Correspondence, manuscripts, interviews, clippings, family papers, and other papers of J. K. Osborne, a poet based in Seattle, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Poet J. K. Osborne, known to friends and family as Ken, was born in 1941. He graduated from the University of Washington with an M.A. in literature, and has been published in various anthologies and literary magazines. He has also published collections of poetry and co-founded the poetry magazine Madrona in 1972.

In 1968, Osborne, a contientious objector, was sentenced to four years in prison. He ultimately spent eighteen months at McNeil Island Penitentiary. Osborne published his memoir of his time in prison, called I Refuse, in 1971.

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Content Description

Correspondence, manuscripts, interviews, clippings, family papers, and other papers of J. K. Osborne.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4043-001, J. K. Osborne papers, 1971-1988
  • Accession No. 4043-002, J. K. Osborne papers, 1956-2002 (bulk 1970-1980)
  • Accession No. 4043-003, J. K. Osborne papers, 1959-2011
  • Accession No. 4043-004, J. K. Osborne papers, 1968-1969

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

J.K. Osborne photograph collection (PH2017-074)

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Accession No. 4043-001: J. K. Osborne papers, 1971-1988
    2 cubic feet

    Scope and Content: Correspondence, literary manuscripts, photographs and related items, taped interviews, ca. 1971-1988.

    Box 2 includes tape-recorded interviews with Richard Hugo, William Stafford, Eve Triem, and others.

    Restrictions on Access: Presume open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained by individual authors and photographers.

    Acquisition Info: Ken Osborne, El Paso TX, 1989-06-01

  • Description: Accession No. 4043-002: J. K. Osborne papers, 1956-2002 (bulk 1970-1980)
    1.84 cubic feet (3 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Manuscripts and proofs of books, "I Refuse," et al, journals, 5- 3.5 inch disks, 1 CD containing journals (1984-2002), and publications by Osborne and others.

    Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

    Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact Special Collections

    Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact Special Collections for details

    J. K. Osborne retains copyright during his lifetime. After his death, all literary and copyrights are given to UW Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: [Information not available], 2010-06-24

  • Accession No. 4043-003: J. K. Osborne papers, 1959-2011

    .21 cubic feet (1 2.5" document case)

    Scope and Content: Documents, clippings, and scrapbook pages relating to Osborne's school years and later, old passports, family materials, correspondence, and poetry from friends.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Acquisition Info: J. K. Osborne via Steve Wilen, 2013.

  • Description: Accession No. 4043-004: J. K. Osborne papers, 1968-1969
    1 vertical file

    Scope and Content: Three letters written by Ken Osborne to Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Osborne while Ken was in prison at the McNeil Island Penitentiary. The letters primarily discuss travel, religion, family, his work and writing, and his upcoming parole hearing. One of the letters is a photocopy.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Katherine Osborne, 2012-02-13

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Subject Terms

  • Conscientious objectors--Washington (State)
  • Ex-convicts--Washington (State)
  • Imprisonment--Poetry
  • Poets, American--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Osborne, J. K., 1941---Archives
  • Osborne, J. K., 1941---Family
  • Osborne, J. K., 1941---Friends and associates
  • Osborne, J. K., 1941---Interviews

Form or Genre Terms

  • Ephemera
  • Galley proofs
  • Interviews
  • Manuscripts for publication

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Hugo, Richard, 1923-1982 (creator)
    • Stafford, William, 1914-1993 (interviewee)
    • Triem, Eve, 1902-1992 (interviewee)
    • Webb, Charles (interviewee)
    • Zambaras, Vassilis (interviewee)

    Corporate Names

    • Madrona (periodical) (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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