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Henry Miller papers , 1939-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, Henry; Henry, James L. (James Lloyd), 1908-1999
- Title
- Henry Miller papers
- Dates
- 1939-1980 (inclusive)19391980
- Quantity
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5 linear feet, (10 containers)
- Collection Number
- Coll 204
- Summary
- Henry Miller was an American author and watercolor painter, best know for his autobiographical novel, Tropic of Cancer. The collection represents Miller's writings from 1939 to 1972 and secondary material from 1949 to 1980.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Henry Miller was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 26, 1891 to German-American parents. Impoverished for much of his young life, Miller eventually achieved success in both his writing and his watercolor paintings. Best known for his salacious literature, Miller's Tropic of Cancer was followed by Tropic of Capricorn, and the trilogy known as "The Rosy Crucifixion" which included Sexus, Plexus, and Nexus. Miller died on June 7, 1980.
[Source: The New York Times, June 9, 1980]
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Henry Miller Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century
- Trials (Obscenity)
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
December 23, 2020
