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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997. |
| Title: | William S. Burroughs Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | undated |
| Quantity: | 1 item (SC) |
| Abstract: | Humorous sketch about a restaurant serving "transcendental cuisine" |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) was an American experimental novelist, "beat" poet, and cultural icon.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The William S. Burroughs Letter consists of a single item in Burroughs' hand and signed by him, on the letterhead of the Restaurant Arc-en-ciel, Paris. The letter is a humorous sketch about a restaurant ("Chez Robert") that serves "transcendental cuisine" -- the food becomes more and more appalling but the diners are too intimidated by its reputation to object.
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Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Special Collections Research Center has holdings relating to several other Beat writers, including Amiri Baraka (Leroi Jones), Allen Ginsberg, Chandler Brossard, Jack Micheline, and Jack Kerouac. Please refer to the SCRC Subject Index for a complete listing.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
William S. Burroughs Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Transfer from Rare Books, 1978.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 20 Jul 2009
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