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Work, 1960-1992, undated

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The papers of literary journalist Charles Bowden document his prolific career covering topics including the Arizona desert and environmental protection, corruption in politics, and drugs and violence along the U.S.­–Mexico border, especially in Juárez. The collection measures 50 linear feet, and is arranged into the following sixteen series: 1) Education, 2) Writing-Newspapers, 3) Writing-Magazine & Freelance, 4) Writing-Monographs, 5) Writing-Unpublished and posthumously published, 6) Writing-Published Essays, 7) Speaking Engagements, 8) Correspondence, 9) Proposals, 10) Research, 11) Photographs, 12) Computer Media, 13) Financial Materials, 14) Other Writers, 15) Audiocassettes and LPs, and 16) Artifacts.

Subject matter and topics often appear in multiple series. Researchers are encouraged to consult all publications materials, as well as the Correspondence, Research, and Photographs series. Materials such as correspondence, research (including audio and video materials), and photographs are placed with the publication they relate to, unless it is unclear or they relate to multiple publications.

Materials in the collection include early educational works through 2007. Materials related to later publications can be found in the Charles Bowden Additions.

Dates

  • 1960-1992, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 56 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 117 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository

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