An Inventory of His Literary File Photography Collection at the Harry Ransom Center
Creator:
Goyen, William, 1915-1983
Title:
William Goyen Literary File Photography
Collection
Dates:
1947-1955
Extent:
5 document boxes, 1 album (2.85 inear feet)
Abstract:
The William Goyen Literary File
consists of 992 photographs, many of which are portraits of Goyen, both alone
and
with others, including his wife, Doris Roberts. Of particular note among the various
people represented in the file are Dorothy Brett, Spud Johnson, Frieda Lawrence,
Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Katherine Anne Porter. Also included are a number of views
of
Venice, Italy, and stills from productions of House of
Breath and Aimee.
Call Number:
Photography Collection
PH-02671
Language:
No linguistic material present
Access:
Open for research. Please note: Transparencies may be accessed but require 24 hours
advance notice. Negatives cannot be accessed without curatorial approval. Light
sensitive materials must be viewed under low-level lighting. Some materials may
be
restricted from viewing. To make an appointment or to reserve photography materials,
please contact the Center's staff at photography@hrc.utexas.edu.
The William Goyen Literary File consists of 992 photographs (911 loose prints, 54
negatives, 3 slides, and 24 prints in an album), many of which are portraits of
Goyen, both alone and with others, including his wife, Doris Roberts. Of particular
note among the various people represented in the file are Dorothy Brett, Spud
Johnson, Frieda Lawrence, Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Katherine Anne Porter. Also
included are a number of views of Venice, Italy, and stills from productions of
House of Breath and Aimee. Most items lack accession numbers. An index at the end of this
guide lists photographers whose work is featured in this literary file.
Related Material
The Ransom Center also has material from Goyen's archives in its Art Collection,
Manuscripts Collection, and Library.
