Aurelio Bulosan papers - Archives West (original) (raw)
Overview of the Collection
Creator
Bulosan, Aurelio
Title
Aurelio Bulosan papers
Dates
1949-1979 (inclusive)
19491979
Quantity
0.21 cubic feet
Collection Number
2329 (mss)
Summary
Papers of the brother of Filipino-American author, poet, and migrant laborer Carlos Bulosan
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions
The papers are open to all users.
Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Aurelio Bulosan was the elder brother of Carlos Bulosan, a Filipino-American author, poet, and migrant laborer who left the Philippines for Seattle in 1930.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence and writings of Aurelio Bulosan regarding his brother, Carlos; correspondence, prose, and a play written by Carlos Bulosan; and clippings, memorials, and other materials about Carlos Bulosan.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Selections from the collection have been digitized and are available on the Libraries Digital Collections website.
Restrictions on Use
The creator's literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 accessions:
- Accession No. 2329-001, Aurelio Bulosan papers, 1949-1974
- Accession No. 2329-002, Aurelio Bulosan collected papers by and about Carlos Bulosan, 1953-1956
- Accession No. 2329-003, Aurelio Bulosan collected papers by and about Carlos Bulosan, 1952-1961
- Accession No. 2329-004, Aurelio Bulosan correspondence, 1979
Processing Note
The papers are minimally processed.
Related Materials
Carlos Bulosan papers. Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries, Seattle, Washington.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2329-001: Aurelio Bulosan papers, 1949-1974Return to Top
0.21 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Contains incoming correspondence from Carlos Bulosan to his brother Aurelio Bulosan, reminiscence by Aurelio about Carlos, and general corresponce of Aurelio Bulosan.
5 folders of personal papers.
Restrictions on Access: The papers are open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Aurelio Bulosan, November 1973.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming letters | |||
| Box/Folder | Accession No. | ||
| 1/1 | 2329-001 | Carlos Bulosan15 items | 1949-1955 |
| 1/2 | 2329-001 | Carlos Bulosan2 items | 1953, undated |
| Box/Folder | Accession No. | ||
| 1/3-4 | 2329-001 | General correspondence11 items | 1953, 1957-1974 |
| 1/5 | 2329-001 | Reminiscence about Carlos Bulosan2 items | undated |
Accession No. 2329-002: Aurelio Bulosan collected papers by and about Carlos Bulosan, 1953-1956Return to Top
7 folders
Scope and Content: Contains a play and prose by Carlos Bulosan as well as correspondence, memorials, and clippings collected by Aurelio Bulosan about his brother Carlos.
Restrictions on Access: The papers are open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Aurelio Bulosan, September 10, 1974.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession No. | ||
| 1/6 | 2329-002 | Outgoing letters - Aurea (daughter of Aurelio Bulosan)2 items | 1953-1954 |
| 1/7 | 2329-002 | General correspondence9 items | 1949, 1954-1956 |
| Writings of Carlos Bulosan | |||
| Box/Folder | Accession No. | ||
| 1/8 | 2329-002 | Play - _The General of the Philippines_1 item | undated |
| Prose5 items | |||
| Box/Folder | Accession No. | ||
| 1/9 | 2329-002 | "The Angel of My Father" | undated |
| 1/9 | 2329-002 | "Be American" | undated |
| 1/9 | 2329-002 | "Even the Rain Remembers" | undated |
| 1/9 | 2329-002 | "Return of the Amorous Ghost" | undated |
| 1/9 | 2329-002 | "Will You Mend My Broken Dreams, Mollier" | undated |
| Box/Folder | Accession No. | ||
| 1/10 | 2329-002 | Clipping of "Carlos Bulosan: the Politics of Literature," St. Louis Quarterly, v. 6, no. 2 | undated |
| 1/11 | 2329-002 | Miscellany: memorials to Carlos Bulosan and clipping3 items | undated |
| 1/12 | 2329-002 | Clippings and letter3 items | undated |
Accession No. 2329-003: Aurelio Bulosan collected papers by and about Carlos Bulosan, 1952-1961Return to Top
1 folder
Scope and Content: Photocopies of letter from Carlos Bulosan, 1952, and clippings, 1961. Also includes reviews of Carlos Bulosan's "Sounds of Falling Light" and "Letters in Exile" and a letter from a prospective Yugoslav publisher (Milos Prakus).
Restrictions on Access: The papers are open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor:: Aurelio Bulosan, April 27, 1982.
Accession No. 2329-004: Aurelio Bulosan correspondence, 1979Return to Top
1 folder
Scope and Content: An exchange of a single letter each between Aurelio Bulosan and Mary Hatten
Restrictions on Access: The papers are open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary Hatten, August 19, 2011
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--Filipino American authors
- American poetry--Filipino American authors
- Dramatists, American--Washington (State)--Seattle--20th century
- Filipino Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Filipino Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Filipino American authors--Washington (State)--Seattle--20th century
- Filipino American theater
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Poets, American--Washington (State)--Seattle--20th century
Personal Names
- Bulosan, Aurelio--Archives
- Bulosan, Carlos
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Plays
- reminiscences
- writings
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Bulosan, Carlos (creator)
Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)