AUSTIN, Texas – The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin has acquired the archive of American poet Peter Orlovsky (1933–2010), an important figure of the Beat Generation.

Orlovsky was fellow poet Allen Ginsberg’s companion for more than 40 years, and his papers reflect significant aspects of their relationship. Orlovsky’s collection comprises manuscripts, journals and notebooks, correspondence, tape recordings, photographs, and other personal documents, including unpublished poetry and prose works.

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About the Harry Ransom Center:

The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin advances the study of the arts and humanities by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible original cultural materials. With extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, photography, film, art, and the performing arts, the Center supports research through symposia and fellowships and provides education and enrichment for scholars, students, and the public through exhibitions and programs.

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