Overview
Interviews with and correspondence between John M. Fein and Octavio Paz.
Dates
- 1958-1986
Language of Materials
English, Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Conditions Governing Use
Audiocassettes require the production and use of surrogates.
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 box)Includes correspondence between Octavio Paz and John M. Fein, a letter from Fein to John Leonard, a typescript transcript of an interview with Paz, and two audiocassettes of interviews.
Biographical / Historical
Octavio Paz was a Mexican writer, poet, and diplomat. John M. Fein is an American author and translator.
Arrangement
Organized in two series: I. Correspondence; and II. Interview material.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2004M-102. Gift of John M. Fein; received: 2005 February 11 and 2006 February 10.
2009M-63. Gift of John Fein; received: 2010 January 10.
Processing Information
Processed by: Melanie Wisner.
- Title
- Fein, John M., 1922-. John M. Fein papers concerning Octavio Paz, 1958-1986: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02319
Repository Details
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