Letters and mix tape to John Holmstrom from Lester Bangs, early 1970s, 1976
Scope and Contents
The Lester Bangs collection contains correspondence, fliers, drafts of articles, photographs, and a mix tape for John Holmstrom.
Dates
- Creation: early 1970s, 1976
Creator
- From the Collection: Bangs, Lester (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: .2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
General
Includes:
Letter to John Holmstrom from Lester Bangs, ca. early 1970s. Typed letter hand signed by Bangs, includes original mailing envelope, discusses differences and misunderstandings between the two.
Letter to John Holmstrom of Punk from Lester Bangs, May 6, 1976. Typed and hand signed on Creem letterhead, contains original mailing envelope. Concerns story written by a friend about laundromats.
Letter to John Holmstrom from Lester Bangs about cassette tape, 1976. Typed letter on Creem letterhead with hand drawn cartoon and hand signed by Bangs, 4pp., track listing and thoughts on music relating to cassette tape Bangs made for Holmstrom featuring songs by Nico, John Cale, William Burroughs, and others.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository