Ken Kuhlken Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0133

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Ken Kuhlken Papers contain manuscripts for many of the author's novels and stories, in various forms from draft to final, as well as some correspondence related to the writing and puublishing process.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Extent

7.70 Cubic Feet (6 records cartons)

Creator

Scope and Contents

The collection contains manuscripts for many of Ken Kuhlken's novels and stories, in various forms from draft to final. Many are untitled, but include drafts for his novels The Loud Adios, The Venus Deal, and The Angel Gang. Also included is some correspondence related to his writing.

An inventory for this collection has not yet been created, but the materials are available to researchers upon request.

Biographical / Historical

Ken Kuhlken (1945-2024) was an American author and educator. He wrote seven novels and multiple non-fiction books including several about the craft of writing. The novels are based around private investigator Tom Hickey and his family, with a timeline stretching from 1926-1979. A graduate of the University of Iowa Writing Workshop, he taught at University of Arizona, Cal State- Chico, San Diego University, and Perelandra College.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by Ken Kuhlken beginning in 1994.

Title
Guide to the Ken Kuhlken Papers
Author
Steve Ammidown
Date
2017, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin