http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8k35w48 No online items Guide to the Joseph Brodsky papers from the archives of the Katilius family, 1966-1997 M1960 Finding aid prepared by Elga Zalite Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives Stanford University Libraries. 557 Escondido Mall Stanford, California, 94305 Email: [email protected] August 2013 Guide to the Joseph Brodsky M1960 1 papers from the archives of the Katilius family, 1966-1997 ... Title: Joseph Brodsky papers from the archives of the Katilius family Identifier/Call Number: M1960 Contributing Institution: Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives Language of Material: Russian Physical Description: 4.25 Linear feet(8 manuscript boxes and 1 legal half manuscript box) Date (inclusive): 1966-1997 Abstract: Documents concerning Russian poet’s Joseph Brodsky’s (1940-1996) personality and his creative work from the family archives of his friends Ramunas Katilius and Elmira Katiliene. Physical Location: Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36-48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: http://library.stanford.edu/spc. Language of Materials note: Primarily in Russian. Additional material in Lithuanian, and some English. Creator: Brodsky, Joseph, 1940-1996 Creator: Katiliene, Elmira Creator: Katilius, Ramunas Preferred Citation [identification of item], Joseph Brodsky papers from the archives of the Katilius family (M1960). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif. Publication Rights All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94305-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html. Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes. Acquisition Information This collection was purchased by Stanford University, Special Collections in June, 2013. History This collection of Joseph Brodsky papers are from his friends Ramunas Katilius and Elmira Katiliene, who had a close friendship with Brodsky during the years 1966-1970. Processing Information note Processed by Elga Zalite, August 2013. Access to Collection The materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy. Scope and Contents The papers contain correspondence with the Katilius family; drafts (manuscript and typescript) of Joseph Brodsky’s poems (circa 70 items / circa 100 pages); a collection of poems compiled and typed by Joseph Brodsky himself (100 pages); Vladimir Maramzin’s samizdat collection (text hand-typed and distributed by hand to avoid censorship) of Joseph Brodsky’s poetry in 3 volumes (circa 900 pages); the poet’s drawings (12 items); and photographs (87 items). Ramunas Katilius and Elmira Katiliene have also collected a wide range of printed materials (including copies) about Joseph Brodsky’s public activities, his interviews for different journals, and articles on Joseph Brodsky’s relations with Lithuania. The main collection of Joseph Brodsky papers is at Yale, OCLC #702181668. Brodsky papers are also in St. Petersburg at the National Library of Russia. Subjects and Indexing Terms Abaeva-Myers, Diana Antanaitis, Algirdas Titus Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948- Blekaitis, Jurgis Etkind, Efim, 1918-1999 Guide to the Joseph Brodsky M1960 2 papers from the archives of the Katilius family, 1966-1997 ... Golyshev, Viktor Maramzin, Vladimir, 1934- Martirosov, Sergei Mushegovich Misiunas, Audras Miłosz, Czesław Myers, Alan Proffer, Carl R. Proffer, Ellendea Rein, Evgenii Schilz, Veronique Sozzani-Brodsky, Maria Stoppard, Tom Šilbajoris, Rimvydas, 1926-2005 Venclova, Tomas, 1937- Poets, Russian Russian poetry. Series 1. Biographical file Writings about Brodsky Box 1, Folder 1 Writings by Ramunas Katilius, 1990-1997 Box 1, Folder 2 Writings by Ramunas Katilius, 2000-2008 Box 1, Folder 3 Writings by Ramunas Katilius, 1990-1997 Box 1, Folder 4 Various articles concerning Joseph Brodsky, 1988-1997 Box 1, Folder 5 Various articles concerning Joseph Brodsky, 1997-2002 Box 2, Folder 1 Various articles concerning Joseph Brodsky, 2009-2010 Half-box 9, Iliustruotas Kulturos Gyvenimo Zurnalas : Naujoji Romuva, 1997-2003 Folder 1 Brodsky and Lithuania Box 2, Folder 2 Articles on Joseph Brodsky and Lithuania, 1997-2003 Box 2, Folder 3 Articles on Joseph Brodsky and Lithuania, 2003-2008 Box 2, Folder 4 Articles on Joseph Brodsky and Lithuania, 2008-2011 Box 2, Folder 5 Serial on Joseph Brodsky and Lithuania in "Mokslo Lietuva", 2006-2007 Box 3, Folder 1 Joseph Brodsky and Lithuanians in United States: Algirdas Titus Antanaitis, Audra Misiunas, Rimvydas Silbajoris, Jurgis Blekaitis, 1991-2007 Box 3, Folder 2 Joseph Brodsky and Tomas Venclova, 1998-2006 Box 3, Folder 3 Joseph Brodsky and his milieu, 1996-2009 Box 3, Folder 4 Ardis Publishers, 1996 Half-box 9, Poem Kavine Neringa : Restorano Valgiarastis Folder 1 Interviews Box 3, Folder 5 Joseph Brodsky's account of dealings with Visa and Registration Department, 1972 Box 3, Folder 6 Joseph Brodsky's interviews, 1976-1996 Box 3, Folder 7 Ramunas Katiliu's interviews and speeches about Joseph Brodsky, 1996-2000 Box 3, Folder 8 Ramunas Katiliu's interviews and speeches about Joseph Brodsky, 2005-2010 Guide to the Joseph Brodsky M1960 3 papers from the archives of the Katilius family, 1966-1997 ... Series 1. Biographical file Public activities Public activities Box 3, Folder 9 Joseph Brodsky's public activities, 1976-1996 Death and burial Box 4, Folder 1 Obituaries and writings about the death of the poet, 1996-1997 Box 4, Folder 2 Memorial service: New York, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, March 8, 1996 Box 4, Folder 1 Reburial in Venice, Italy in 1997 Box 4, Folder 4 Memorial in Vilnius University, July 8, 1996 : Czeslaw Milosz, Yevgeny Rein, Tomas Venclova Box 4, Folder 5 Opening of the Memorial plaque at Liejyklos 1, Vilnius : 2000 Commemorative events in honour of Joseph Brodsky Box 4, Folder 7 Scientific conferences, 1991-1995 Box 5, Folder 6 Publication of the bilingual collection of Josef Brodsky's poetry : Vilnius, 1999 Box 5, Folder 1 International Scientific Conference in Saint Petersburg, 2000 Box 5, Folder 2 Exhibition at Lithuanian National Library : Vilnius, 2000 Box 5, Folder 3 The Joseph Brodsky Museum in Saint Petersburg Box 5, Folder 4 Vilnius Conference, 2010 Series 2. Correspondence Box 5, Folder 7 Joseph Brodsky's post-cards and letters to Katilius family, 1971-1974 Box 5, Folder 8 Joseph Brodsky's leter to Leonid Brezhnev, 1972 Series 3. Writings Manuscripts Box 5, Folder 9 Catalogue, by Ramunas Katilius Box 5, Folder 10 Drafts and typescripts of poems, 1962 and 1963 Box 5, Folder 10 Unfinished rhymed script for a documentary film : Rembrandt Box 5, Folder 10 Drafts and handwritings of poems, 1964-1965 Box 5, Folder 10 The collection of poems : The Stop in the Desert Box 5, Folder 11 Drafts, handwritings and typescripts of poems, 1967-1968 Box 5, Folder 11 Drafts and typescripts of poems, 1969 Box 5, Folder 11 Drafts, handwritings and typescripts of poems, 1970 Box 5, Folder 11 The Lithuanian Divertissement : handwritings and typescripts, 1971 Box 5, Folder 11 Poems for BBC broadcast, 1975 Box 5, Folder 12 Handwritings of English verses Early publications Box 5, Folder 12 Publication in the Tartu University newspaper, 1969 Box 5, Folder 12 Reprint of an Ardis publication, 1972 SAMIZDAT papers Box 6, Folder 1 Vladimir Maramzin's collection of Joseph Brodsky's poetry, authorized by the author before 1972 : Part 1 Box 6, Folder 2 Vladimir Maramzin's collection of Joseph Brodsky's poetry, authorized by the author before 1972 : Part 2 Box 6, Folder 3 Vladimir Maramzin's collection of Joseph Brodsky's poetry, authorized by the author before 1972 : Part 3 Guide to the Joseph Brodsky M1960 4 papers from the archives of the Katilius family, 1966-1997 ... Series 3. Writings SAMIZDAT papers Box 6, Folder 4 Vladimir Maramzin's collection, typewtitten by Sonia Rivkind, 1982/83 : Part 1 Box 6, Folder 5 Vladimir Maramzin's collection, typewtitten by Sonia Rivkind, 1982/83 : Part 2 Box 7, Folder 1 Vladimir Maramzin's collection, typewtitten by Sonia Rivkind, 1982/83 : Part 3 Box 7, Folder 2 Samizdat-type papers containing poetry, typed at Joseph Brodsky's request Box 7, Folder 3 Samizdat-type papers containing poetry, typed at Joseph Brodsky's request Box 7, Folder 4 Samizdat-type papers containing various texts, typewritten at Joseph Brodsky's request Joseph Brodsky's writings translated into other languages, by others Box 7, Folder 5 Translation of poems into English, 1975-2000 Box 7, Folder 6 Translation of poems into Lithuanian, 1976-2000 Box 7, Folder 6 Translation of essays into Lithuanian, 1993-1998 Series 4. Translations by Joseph Brodsky into Russian Box 7, Folder 7 Poems of different poets Box 7, Folder 7 Drama by Tom Stoppard : Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead, 1968 Series 5. Drawings Box 7, Folder 8 Drawings with notes and poems Series 6. Photographs Till 1963 Box 7, Folder 9 Childhood and youth : donated to Elmira Katiliene by the Mother of Joseph Brodsky after his emigration Box 7, Folder 9 The time of geological expeditions Box 7, Folder 9 On the balcony of the Brodsky's apartment, Leningrad, Pestel str., 1963 : photo by A. Brodsky, the poet's father. Copy from the archives of M. Milchik Box 7, Folder 9 The time of geological expeditions Norenskaya, Arkhangelsk district Box 7, Folder 10 Norenskaya, 1964 : photo by Ya. A. Gordin. Copy from the archives of M.