Proteus, 1978-1979

Containers:

Box 7

Component identifier:

Subseries 2_13

Content Summary:

This novel was first published in 1978. Papers include the typescript of an article by West setting out his thoughts on completing the book (1978); reviews (1978); publicity ephemera; and letters from members of the United Nations, to whom the publisher had sent copies of the book (1979).

(File 31)

Immediate source of acquisition:

Approximately half the collection was acquired from West in a number of instalments under the Cultural Gifts Program during the period 1983 to 1992. A further large instalment of papers was donated to the Library in 2001 by West's widow, Joy, following his death in 1999. Two smaller additions were received in 2016 and 2018 from West's family.

Subjects:

Literature
Theology

Access and use