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Saleem Peeradina papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8778

Content Description

The Saleem Peeradina papers document various stages of his life and library dating between the 1960s and 2010s. It includes original paintings, sketches and photographs, notebooks of poetry drafts, class and research notes.

Dates

  • 1960-2010

Creator

Language of Materials

English .

Biographical / Historical

Saleem Peeradina is a poet and critic who was active in modernist literary circles in mid-20th century Bombay. After moving to the Midwestern USA, he taught Indian and world literature for decades. This collection includes work from his life's various stages, and from his substantial library.

Extent

1.5 cubic feet.

Abstract

Saleem Peeradina is a poet and critic. His papers include original paintings, sketches and photographs, notebooks of poetry drafts, class and research notes.

General

Part of Bombay Poets Archive.

Title
Saleem Peeradina papers8778
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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