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The American composer and author Paul Frederick Bowles was born in New York City on December 30, 1910. Bowles was published at age seventeen, abandoned college, and in 1929 began his life of travels with a trip to Paris, where he hoped to establish himself as a poet. Back in New York in 1930, he studied composition with Aaron Copland, whom he also accompanied to Yaddo, Paris, Berlin, and Tangier. With the support of Copland and Virgil Thomson, Bowles found work in New York writing incidental music and scores for ballet and theater. His successful career as a composer took off during the Depression with work for the Federal Theater Project (including music for Orson Welles's
Horse Eats Hat) and the Federal Music Project. Bowles became one of the preeminent composers of American theater music, producing works for William Saroyan, Tennessee Williams, and others. In the 1990s, a resurgence of interest in Bowles's music spawned a number of major concerts and performances in the United States and Europe. In addition, a new generation of musicians has released several well received recordings of Bowles's compositions.In 1938, Paul Bowles married the aspiring writer Jane Auer, who shortly achieved critical acclaim for her first novel,
Two Serious Ladies (1943). Inspired by Jane Bowles's success and her dedication to writing, Bowles began his own career as an author, eventually surpassing his already successful reputation as a composer. Beginning in the 1940s, he produced numerous works of fiction, essays, travel writing, poems, autobiographical pieces, and other works. Among Bowles's best known fictional works are the novels The Sheltering Sky (1949), Let It Come Down (1952), The Spider's House (1955); and an early short story collection, The Delicate Prey and Other Stories (1950). A 1989 reprint of The Sheltering Sky and Bernardo Bertolucci's 1990 film version of the novel, starring Debra Winger and John Malkovich, revived international interest in Bowles, the writer.Bowles is equally known as a prolific translator. He bestowed the title "No Exit" upon Jean-Paul Sartre's
Huis Clos and his 1946 translation of that play remains the standard version for English language productions. During the 1940s, Bowles translated the poems and stories of a wide variety of European and Latin American authors. Bowles taped and transcribed from the Moghrebi tales by Mohammed Mrabet and several other Moroccan story tellers; and his translations have broadened readership of Guatemalan author Rodrigo Rey Rosa. Bowles has translated several works related to North African culture and geography, and has generously introduced and prefaced photographic collections, travel writing, and stories by other authors who share those interests.Paul and Jane Bowles spent much of their married life traveling throughout the world and in the late 1940s made Tangier, Morocco, their permanent home. Major figures in the world of letters and the arts and international society frequently visited them there. Jane Bowles died in 1973, and Bowles continued to reside in Tangier until his death on November 18, 1999.
Miller, Jeffrey.Paul Bowles: A Descriptive Bibliography. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Black Sparrow Press, 1986.Sawyer-Lauçanno, Christopher.An Invisible Spectator: A Biography of Paul Bowles. New York: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1989.
The Paul Bowles collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, editorial matter, periodicals, ephemera, and miscellaneous material acquired from a variety of sources. The collection is added to periodically and complements the Paul Bowles papers (MSS 163) as well as several other manuscript collections related to Paul Bowles at the University of Delaware Library.
Series I. Correspondence, 1934-1985, consists primarily of correspondence sent by Paul Bowles to various authors, literary figures, and publishers. The series is further divided into seven subseries arranged by recipient. While the majority of the letters in this series were originally composed by Bowles, the seven letters housed in Series I.E. Mohammed Mrabet to Irving Stettner, were originally penned by Mrabet and then transcribed and translated by Bowles.
The correspondence, editorial matter, manuscripts, and other items housed within Series II. Peter Owen, Ltd., 1967-1984, pertain to Bowles's relationship with Peter Owen, Ltd., the firm that served as the primary publisher of Bowles's books in England. The series is divided into three subseries, including the following: Series II.A. Correspondence, 1976-1984, Series II.B.
Points in Time , 1981-1982, and Series II.C. Miscellany, 1967-1984. The majority of the correspondence in Series II.A. was written by Bowles. Additional letters were written by employees of Peter Owen, Ltd., and are often accompanied by editorial or publicity materials relating to a specific publication. Series II.B. contains correspondence, manuscripts, editorial matter, and galley proofs pertaining to the publication of Bowles's Points in Time (London: Peter Owen, 1982). Finally, Series II.C. contains carbons of letters, lists of corrections, publicity materials, and other items related to the Peter Owen, Ltd. publications of three of Bowles's book projects, including Bowles's Pages from Cold Point (1968), and his translations of Mohammed Mrabet's The Lemon (1969) and Mụhammad Shukrī's For Bread Alone (1974).Several of Bowles's manuscripts are housed within Series III. The series is divided into six subseries arranged by work. Five of the works represented were transcribed and translated by Bowles, while the sixth was written by Bowles. The subseries include the following: Series III.A. Mohammed Mrabet,
The Big Mirror , circa 1976, Series III.B. Mohamed Choukri, For Bread Alone , circa 1972-1979, Series III.C. Things Gone and Things Still Here , 1977, Series III.D. Mohamed Choukri Tennessee Williams in Tangier , 1979, III.E. Rodrigo Rey Rosa, Xquic (Dust on Her Tongue) , 1988, and Series III.F. Rodrigo Rey Rosa, The Pelcari Project , 1990.Series IV. Books and periodicals, 1929-2002, includes published books and periodicals by or about Paul Bowles. Notable within this series are four issues of the University of Richmond
Messenger (F13A-D) from 1930 that contain four early poems and three translations by Bowles. Also housed within this series are seventeen issues of the Charles Henri Ford and Parker Tyler's surrealist magazine View (F16-32), spanning the period June 1941 through Spring 1947.The four posters housed in Series V. Posters, circa 1990-1995, were printed to promote four different Bowles-related projects, including the release of the 1990 Vintage edition of Bowles's
The Sheltering Sky , the 1990 Warner Brothers film adaptation of The Sheltering Sky directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, the 1995 inaugural concert of the Eos ensemble, and the 1990 release of Un thé au Sahara, the French version of the film adaptation of The Sheltering Sky. Series VI.-X. preserve a variety of materials related to Bowles's work, personal life, and legacy. Examples of materials housed in Series VI. Ephemera, include numerous programs and publicity materials from events celebrating Bowles's work, press kits, clippings, and publications. Series VII. Photographs, consists of several photographs of Paul and Jane Bowles's gravesites, as well as a photograph by Cherie Nutting. Series VIII. Artwork, comprises drawings and paintings by Mohammed Mrabet, Mohamed Hamri, and Ahmed Yacoubi. Series IX. Artifacts and realia, contains several pieces of personal realia, including a pair of tinted eyeglasses belonging to Bowles, a silk necktie which was given to Bowles by Virginia Spencer Carr. Series X. Media, comprises video documentaries related to and interviews with Paul Bowles. This series also includes a rare sound recording of Bowles's score for the 1944 film Congo, of which digital files are also available in the Special Collections Reading Room at the University of Delaware Library.Note: numbering of folders is unique to each of the collection's ten content-defined series.
- Boxes 1-3, 5, 7-8: Shelved in SPEC MSS manuscript boxes
- Boxes 4A-4B, 6, 9: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize boxes (17 inches)
- Removals: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize galleys
- Series IV., F15A: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize boxes (18 inches)
- Series V., F1 removals: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize mapcases and SPEC VAULT MSS
- Series VIII., F9: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize boxes (24 inches)
- Series X: Removals shelved in SPEC Media
Multiple gifts and purchases, 1988 to present.
Processed by Timothy D. Murray and revised periodically by Anita A. Wellner. Encoded by Lora J. Davis, November 2009.
People
- Bowles, Paul, 1910-1999--Correspondence
- Ford, Charles Henri--Correspondence
- Wright, William, 1930- --Correspondence
- Rand, Peter, 1942- --Correspondence
- Finestone, Harry--Correspondence
- Evans, Oliver (Oliver Wendell), 1915-1981--Correspondence
- Mrabet, Mohammed, 1936- --Correspondence
- Stettner, Irving, 1922- --Correspondence
- Wolfe, Michael, 1945- --Correspondence
- Owen, Peter, 1927- --Correspondence
- Shukrī, Mụhammad, 1935-
- Rey Rosa, Rodrigo, 1958-
- Johnson, Buffie
- Bowles, Paul, 1910-1999
- Mrabet, Mohammed, 1936-
- Ford, Charles Henri
- Wolfe, Michael, 1945-
- Martin, John, 1930-
Organization
Subject
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Authors and publishers--20th century
- Translators--Arab countries--20th century
- Literature--20th century
Place
- Tangier (Morocco)--Intellectual life--20th century
- Tangier (Morocco)--Social life and customs--20th century
Occupation
- Publisher
- University of Delaware Library Special Collections
- Finding Aid Author
- University of Delaware Library, Special Collections
- Finding Aid Date
- 2009 November 13
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Consists of correspondence from Paul Bowles to various individuals, including authors, literary figures, and publishers. (Subseries are arranged by recipient.) Also included within this series are letters from Mohammed Mrabet (translated by Bowles) to Irving Stettner, editor of
Stroker magazine.Consists of Bowles's letters to the author Charles Henri Ford, for the period 1934-1985. Only two letters from the period circa 1934-circa 1935 are present. Versos of these letters and remaining sheets contain letters from Ford to his mother. Also included is a letter to Ford from Peggy Guggenheim (circa 1934: autograph note signed, 1 p.) and a letter to Ford from James Henley, president of the Vanguard Press (1953: February 25, typed letter signed, 1 p.)
Incomplete. Forms the verso of a longer letter from Ford to his mother, 1934 March 10, the remaining portion of which is written on the verso of a letter to Ford from Peggy Guggenheim (circa 1934, autograph note signed, 1 p.) and a publisher's prospectus.
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Letters from Paul Bowles to the author Peter Rand. Discusses his writing, progress of
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Consists of a small group of letters from Paul Bowles to Harry Finestone, San Fernando Valley State College, Northridge, California, and to Bowles's friend, the author Oliver Evans.
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Stroker magazine and these letters were subsequently published in Stroker . Accompanying this material is a letter from Paul Bowles to Stettner; a note from Bowles also appears at the bottom of a 1979 October 17 letter from Mrabet.Includes envelope.
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With envelope, typed date on letter is "8/viii/72," however, postmark and internal evidence indicates it was written in 1983.
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Consists primarily of correspondence with Michael Wolfe, proprietor of Tombouctou Press, which published Bowles's
Unwelcome Words (1988) and Mohammed Mrabet's Marriage with Papers (1986), and his The Chest (1983). Correspondence relates to publishing matters and includes a few letters from Mrabet, and two unidentified individuals.Includes envelope.
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With envelope and photocopy of this letter and a 1988 March 10, typed letter signed from Wolfe to Daniel Halpern.
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Attached to an envelope addressed to Driss Ben A Charhadi.
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John Martin was the publisher of Black Sparrow Press, which is noted for its publication of the works of contemporary poets and writers. Black Sparrow Press began publishing in 1966 with a broadside of Charles Bukowski's poem "True Story." John Martin published the work of both Jane and Paul Bowles, as well as Bowles' translations of the work of Mohammed Mrabet.
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Consists of correspondence, editorial matter, manuscripts and other material relating to Peter Owen, Ltd., the firm that has served as primary publisher of Paul Bowles's books in England.
Consists primarily of Bowles's letters to Peter Owen. Occasional letters to and from Peter Owen, Ltd. employees are also present, often accompanied by editorial or publicity material relating to a specific publication.
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With envelope and enclosed typed note marked "proof" concerning a proposed book by Bowles.
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With enclosed typescript extracts of reviews and blurb with Bowles's autograph note signed.
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Autograph note of John Martin's address (Black Sparrow Press).
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Photocopy from Beatrice Musgiere to Bowles with attached sheet.
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Correspondence, manuscript, and editorial matter toward
Points in Time (London: Peter, Owen, 1982). Includes letters from Paul Bowles to Peter Owen, correspondence with Dan Franklin, who served as editor for the publication, typescript (photocopy) setting copy, with printer's notations, and three sets of galleys, one of which is a page proof.2 pp.
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Photocopy of Bowles's original typescript used as a setting copy. Contains the printer's notes and occasional autograph corrections by Paul Bowles. The final page of text consists of an original typescript of the "Notes" section with Paul Bowles autograph corrections.
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Galley sheets numbered 1-20, with two additional pages of typescript (carbon) end notes. Accompanied by typed letter (carbon) from Dan Franklin to Paul Bowles.
Galley sheets numbered 1-20, with additional pages of typescript (photocopy) endnote. Galley bears Paul Bowles occasional autograph corrections.
Accompanied by 5 pp. of typescript (carbon) notes and preliminary matter.
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Miscellaneous editorial matter from Peter Owen, Ltd. Consists of carbons of letters, lists of corrections, publicity material and other material relating to Peter Owen, Ltd. publications of three Bowles books:
Pages from Cold Point (1968), The Lemon , by Mohammed Mrabet (1969), and For Bread Alone , by Mohamed Choukri (1974).With autograph notes. Also includes several pages of editorial comments from Peter Owen's editorial staff and correspondence from the publicity staff.
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Editorial correspondence, set of specimen pages, publicity material, and related items. Includes photocopies of two of Bowles's letters to Peter Owen described below.
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Editorial and publicity correspondence, memoranda, sample copyright pages, specimen pages, and lists of corrections. Also included is Paul Bowles's brief one-page typescript biographical note on Mohamed Choukri. Includes the following letters from Paul Bowles to Peter Owen.
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Letter from Paul Bowles to Myrna Blumberg concerning the text of the glossary printed at the end of the book.
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Consists of a small group of Paul Bowles's manuscripts.
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The Big Mirror written by Mohammed Mrabet, taped and translated from the Moghrebi by Paul Bowles. Published by Black Sparrow Press in 1976. This draft appears to have been sent to Bowles's British publisher, Peter Owen, to evaluate for a potential British edition. Physical Description48 pp.
Spiral-bound notebook containing Bowles's autograph translation of
For Bread Alone , by Mohammed Choukri. Bowles's heading "running translation from the Arabic" appears at the top of the initial page. Accompanied by its mailing envelope and a photograph, formerly tipped into the notebook. A letter from Bowles, sent separately, is also present. Accompanying materials are described below. Physical Description77 pp.
Inscribed by Bowles "for Magic Lantern Books."
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Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1977.
Colophon "Printed April 1977…" (A33 in Miller bibliography)
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Marked "Galley set No. 5-Printer's copy," with the printer's extensive notes and corrections.
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Translated by Paul Bowles.
Accompanied by autograph letter signed (copy) written by Rodrigo Rey Rosa, New York, to Bob [Sharrad, City Lights, San Francisco], dated 21/x/88. Rey Rosa's manuscript was published by Peter Owen under the title
Dust on Her Tongue . Physical DescriptionEnglish translation, iii, 64 pp., Spanish version, iii, 80 pp.
Translated by Paul Bowles.
Includes original mailing envelope labeled "Pelcari Project/Rey Rosa/Bowles" and postmarked 25.5.90. This typescript was mailed from Pociao's Books, Bonn, Germany, to Bob Sharrad, City Lights in San Francisco. The typescript bears Sharrad's autograph note "Never pub'd by CL/published by Peter Owen in UK" and the envelope bears Sharrad's note "Bowles' agent" in reference to Pociao.
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Includes books and periodicals containing work by or about Paul Bowles. Occasional issues which do not contain work specifically by or about Bowles are also present.
Includes "A White Goat's Shadow," a story by Paul Bowles.
Includes "The Dutiful Son," by Mohammed Mrabet, translated by Paul Bowles, pp. 39-40.
Includes "The Fqih," by Paul Bowles, p. 19. This copy bears the presentation inscription of its editor, Harold Norse.
Expatriate Number. It does not include work by Paul Bowles.
Includes the poem, "Taedium Cupiditatis," p. 13.
Includes Bowles's three-page of poetry criticism titled: "Blue Vowels," pp. 15-17.
Inscribed by the author, "Seweryn Chomet, 3.3.03." Biography of Maurice de Mauny Talvande, original owner of Taprobane, the island in Weligama Bay off the coast of Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) owned by Paul Bowles.
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Includes "Omar the Truckdriver," by Abelqader ben Mohammed el Fahsi, translated by Paul Bowles, pp. 151-157.
Includes "The Delicate Prey," by Paul Bowles, pp. 42-45, 49.
Includes "The Coldest Eye: Acting Badly Among the Arabs," a book review by Francine Prose of
The Spider's House and The Stories of Paul Bowles , pp. 60-65.Issue of
High Times that includes Ken Krayeske's interview with Paul Bowles.Includes "Casablanca," by Paul Bowles, pp. 75-79, 108-111, 120-122.
Includes "Bouayad and the Money," by Abdelouahaid Boulaich, translated by Paul Bowles, pp. 10-11.
Includes articles by Marjorie Kanter, "Paul Bowles: Una Voz Modulada, Con Belleza, Simpleza y Una Fuerza Especial," and Mohamed Choukri, "Raíces"
Includes two poems, titled "Sous-Titres en Chleuh" and "Ed Djouf," as "From Ksar-es-Souk by Paul Bowles," p. 12. Inscribed by editor Allison Delarue, on the inside front cover: "For Jean Pique from the late editor Allison Delarue, 1944." Also includes a letter written by Gerturde Stein and work by Donald Sutherland.
Issue containing Mark Terrill's article, "Remembering Paul Bowles."
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The Messenger in folders 13A-13D includes work by Bowles. He also assisted his friend Bruce Morrissette, an assistant editor with the magazine, with collecting material for publication. Includes a poem by Bowles, "Lucidity," p. 10. The cover of the issue bears the signature and address of Catharine Dawson.Includes a poem by Bowles, "Pilgrimace," p. 6.
Includes a poem by Bowles, "Les Villages Du Midi," pp. 14-15.
Includes a poem by Bowles, "Harborsong," p. 19. Also includes three translations by Bowles: "Natural Order" by Georges Linze (p. 3), "Definition and Source of Poetry" by Charles Plisnier (p. 8), and "The Cemetery" by Hoelderlin (p. 11).
"Family Plots: Bowles at Rest," Robert Sullivan's article about the disposition of Paul Bowles's ashes, pp. 43-44.
Contains an interview with Paul Bowles, p. 48.
Includes "Conversation in Morocco," an interview with Paul Bowles, by Michael Rogers.
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Includes an article by Irene Herrmann, "Postcard from a Bohemian," regarding Paul Bowles's violin sonata.
Includes "Conversations with Paul Bowles."
Includes Paul Bowles's "Bluey: Passages from an Imaginary Diary." [C234]
Includes Paul Bowles's translation Part I of "Hebdemeros" by Giorgio de Chirico.
Includes Bowles's translation of Part II of "Hebdemeros," by Giorgio de Chirico.
Tropical Americana issue edited by Paul Bowles.
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Includes "A New Introduction to the Pebble," by Francis Ponge, translated by Paul Bowles.
Includes "The Scorpion," by Paul Bowles. Also includes Bowles's translation of "She Woke Up So I Killed Her," by Jean Ferry.
Includes "The Circular Ruins," by Jorge Luis Borges, translated by Paul Bowles.
Includes "By the Water," by Paul Bowles.
Includes Paul Bowles's translations of poems by Paul Magritte and Paul Colinet.
An announcement regarding "Paul Bowles: Words and Music," at the 92nd Street Y on October 29, 2000.
Includes "The Delicate Prey," by Paul Bowles.
Includes "From Notes Taken in Ceylon," by Paul Bowles.
Publicity poster advertising the 1990 Vintage edition.
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Publicity poster advertising the Warner Brothers film production. Framed.
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Publicity poster advertising "Eos Music Inc. presents the inaugural concert of Eos ensemble…September 19 & 21, 1995." Also includes postcards and program for the 1995 concert at Lincoln Center.
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Publicity poster for the French version of the film adaptation of
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Examples of materials housed in Series VI. Ephemera, include numerous programs and publicity materials from events celebrating Bowles's work, press kits, clippings, and publications.
Postcard advertising this publication by City Lights Books.
Newsletter for the 92nd Street Y Tisch Center for the Arts and the Unterberg Poetry Center. Includes the program for "A Tribute to Paul Bowles" presented on October 30, 2000.
Warner Bros. studio press kit for the release for the film production of
The Sheltering Sky .Clipping of an advertisement for "Paul Bowles: Words and Music," at the 92nd Street Y on October 29, 2000.
University of Delaware Library catalog, flyers, clipping, and other material related to the exhibition and programs honoring the life and work of Paul Bowles.
Postcard and page proof announcing Cherie Nutting's exhibition of photographs related to Paul Bowles and related book, as well as press kit, publicity, and price list for photography a the Bateman Gallery exhibition. Includes 4 black and white photographs of Bowles taken by Nutting.
Postcard announcing a screening of the film "Night Waltz."
A program and program notes for a concert at the Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall. The concert included a performance of "Letter to Freddy" by Paul Bowles.
Desk calendar page for March 1, 2006 regarding Paul Bowles's book
The Sheltering Sky , includes quotes by Tennessee Williams and Gore Vidal.Computer prints of the program for a recital of songs by written by Paul Bowles held at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music Recital Hall on October 12, 2008. The songs are sung by soprano Carole Blankenship, who is accompanied by Irene Herrmann on the piano.
Programs, flyers, and brochures from international performances by German pianist Jens Barnieck
Single-page photocopy of an article from the
Dundee Observer dated April 21, 2010, in which commentator Larry Wilson recommends that the gravesite of Paul Bowles deserves a historic marker.December 30th page from a Page-a-Day calendar which celebrates the birthday of Paul Bowles (December 30, 2010).
One photocopy of Bouchra Benlemlih's "Inhabiting the Exotic: Paul Bowles and Morocco," a thesis submitted to The University of Nottingham toward a Doctor of Philosophy degree in May 2009.
Three printed items related to the "Bowles at 100" Conference held at the University of California Santa Cruz from February 4-6, 2011. Items include a brief report by Timothy Murray, an Internet article, and a copy of
Santa Cruz Weekly which includes an article about the conference. Newspaper removed to oversize Box 9 (SPEC MSS oversize boxes (17 inches)).Published in
Esquire: the magazine of men , September 1964 (vol. LXII, no. 3, whole no. 370). Includes photographs of Paul and Jane Bowles.Series VII. Photographs, consists of several photographs of Paul and Jane Bowles's gravesites, as well as a photograph by Cherie Nutting.
Color photograph of Libby Holman's scarf.
Six photographs taken by Francis Poole on October 30, 2004 at Lakemont - Seneca Lake, New York.
Four photographs of the gravesite of Jane Bowles at the San Miguel Cemetery in Malaga, Spain. Take by Jon Carlson.
Series VIII. Artwork, comprises drawings and paintings by Mohammed Mrabet, Mohamed Hamri, and Ahmed Yacoubi.
Ink and watercolor painting by Mrabet.
Six matted ink drawings by Mrabet.
Physical LocationSPEC MSS oversize mapcases
One painting by Moroccan artist and associate of Paul Bowles, Ahmed Yacoubi. The painting is signed and framed.
Physical LocationSPEC MSS oversize boxes (24 inches)
Image of a woman carrying a child. Removed to mapcase 27 inch.
Series IX. Artifacts and realia, contains several pieces of personal realia, including a pair of tinted eyeglasses belonging to Bowles, a silk necktie which was given to Bowles by Virginia Spencer Carr,
Printout of an Internet advertisement for the Donghia jacquard textile pattern named "Bowles."
The case bears the imprint of a San Francisco store on Powell Street.
Silk necktie (green background with crouching leopard print - "Polo" by Ralph Lauren) in gift box. Originally a Christmas gift of Virginia Spencer Carr to Paul Bowles in 1997. Presented by Carr to the University of Delaware Library, November 17, 2004.
These two salmon-colored Bakelite bracelets originally belonged to Paul Bowles's mother, Rena Rennewisser. Paul Bowles later gave them to Carol Ardman.
Series X. Media, comprises video documentaries related to and interviews with Paul Bowles. This series also includes a rare sound recording of Bowles's score for the 1944 film
Congo, of which digital files are also available in the Special Collections Reading Room at the University of Delaware Library.DVD+R recording of the 1988 Bravo television program, "The South Bank Show," featuring an interview with Paul Bowles conducted by Melvyn Bragg. The program also featured photographs which highlighted Bowles early life, Bowles reading from his work, and film footage of contemporary life in Tangier, Morocco and North Africa.
Videocassette recording titled "Bon Soir - "Haunting Memories" - Taprobane." Short documentary produced by Yashin Rajapakse for Bon Soir, a Sri Lankan television program. The recording relates the story of Bowles's first visit to Ceylon in 1950 and his subsequent purchase of the island of Taprobane.
Four phonodiscs (8 sides, 12 inch, 73 rpm) which are a recording of the Paul Bowles-composed music for the 1944 film
Congo. Access to digital files is available on-site in Special Collections at the University of Delaware Library. Physical Description4 phonograph record
Physical LocationRemoved to SPEC Media.