Peter G. Stafford papers, 1960-1971
Peter G. Stafford papers, 1960-1971
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1187
- Bib ID:
- 4079361 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Stafford, Peter G
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 49 boxes (49 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
Papers of Stafford, reflecting a wide interest in psychedelic drugs, other drugs, and all aspects of the youth culture of the 1960s. Among the manuscript materials are drafts for chapters in his books, case histories, some correspondence, and materials showing the workings of the underground press. There are clippings, pamphlets, and books of both technical and popular interest.
Arrangement
Earlier materials are arranged: by subject.
Later materials are arranged: by title of periodical.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Peter G. Stafford papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--06536F. Accession number--M-59.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.
Revision Description
2012-12-12 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Stafford was author of PSYCHEDELIC BABY REACHES PUBERTY (Praeger, 1971), LSD - THE PROBLEM SOLVING PSYCHEDELIC (Award Book, 1967) and other books, and editor of CRAWDADDY magazine.
Subject Headings
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| Place |
|---|
| United States -- Social conditions -- 1960-1980 |
| Subject |
| Drug abuse |
| Hallucinogenic drugs |
| LSD (Drug) |
| Underground press publications |
| Youth movements |
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Series IV: Additions
Accession number: 2015.2016.M117
Box 39 Folder 1
Sending along the manuscript or outline of a new book (probably his interviews from the 1979 Santa Cruz Colloquium on psychedelic drugs) and asking for advice on finding a publisher. Also, "the latest views about another Colloquium" (which was held in 1981). One page, single=spaced, photo of author imprinted at top.
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Is finishing up his new book, The Magic Gram. Discusses the style and look, collages, etc. Any ideas for a publisher? (This book was never published. ) Invites them to Santa Cruz. One page, single spaced. Together with: A typed letter from Horowitz (photocopy of original mailed to Peter in regard to his letter (no. 2). Petaluma, CA, June 13, 1984. Responds to The Magic Gram which he has received and enjoyed but doesn't know about a publisher. Talks about his Leary bibliography in progress and which of Stafford's works will be cited. 2pp, singlespaced.
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With photos of Albert Hofmann (discover of LSD), bottle of Sandoz LSD, chemical formula on first page. A history of the discovery and subsequent events through the 1960s. With mailing envelope.
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About his intention to publish the proceedings. photocopied from typescript, marked "First Draft" in Stafford's hand.
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Much re: psychedelic drugs.
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About the community garden in Santa Cruz that he was involved in.
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Photocopy of his review of Shulgin's Pihkal, published in High Times.
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(6 columns) photocopied form Island Views, c. 1991, first published in Blotter, 1978. Review of Huxley's Moksha, ed. by Michael &Cindy Horowitz.
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Lyttle was editor of Psychedelic Monographs & Essays.
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8 columns of type on 2 tabloid-size pp. Hollingshead recounts his central role in the LSD story (he was co-owner with Beresford of the "Magic Gram" and turned on Tim Leary to LSD).
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Somewhat darkened, particularly along original horizontal fold. Signed by contributor Michael Horowitz.
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With photo of Stafford and his books.