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[email protected] ©2013 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Literatura de Cordel collection, 1420 1 1918-1995 Title: Literatura de Cordel collection Collection number: 1420 Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections Language of Material: English Physical Description: 9.8 linear ft.(25 document boxes) Date (inclusive): 1918-1995 Abstract: The term literatura de cordel, which translates from Portuguese to “literature on a string,” describes the tradition of selling printed poems in pamphlets that are pinned to strings in the open-air markets of Northeastern Brazil. One of the largest of its kind in the United States, the Literatura de Cordel Collection consists of 4500 - 5000 illustrated popular poems published as folhetos (pamphlets) between the years of 1918 and 1995. Arranged into four series titled Religious Stories, Pelejas, Love Stories and Profane Tales, the item level description of the collection highlights the names of publishers, illustrators, advertisers and authors of each pamphlet. Language of Materials: Materials are in Portuguese. Physical Location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information. Restrictions on Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access.