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Letter from André Breton to Simon Watson Taylor, 1947-05-08

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1974.002.1.1.002
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Letter asking Simon Watson Taylor to invite other selected members of the English [surrealist] Group, on his behalf, to submit works for the exhibition. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 36)

"Cher Watson Taylor, Je tiens esseulement [?] a ce que..."

Dates: 1947-05-08
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from André Breton to Simon Watson Taylor, 1947-01-12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1974.002.1.1.003
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Letter asking for suggestions on various aspects of the International Exhibition of Surrealism. Attached is Simon Watson Taylor's "Twelve Altars," being his contribution to this section of the exhibition. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 37)

“EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DU SURRÉALISME 1947 présentée par André Breton et Marcel Duchamp... Nous vous convions chaleureusement à participer à l'Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme qui aura lieu à Paris au printemps de 1947..."

Dates: 1947-01-12
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Secret Letter from J. Mauvoisin, Le Provédilenr Génèral du Collège de Pataphysique, May to June 1954, "Susception du Croc à Merdre 82" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.004
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Private publications of the Collège de 'Pataphysique (issued to Optimates and stamped "SECRET"). Letter from Janvier Jean Mauvoisin. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 11?)

"Sa Magnificence le Vice-Curateur-Fondateur de Collège de Pataphysique a autorisé-ordonne l'inauguration de COMMUNICATIONS SECRÈTES [sic] collège à une élite de les Membres..."

Dates: May to June 1954, "Susception du Croc à Merdre 82" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Note from H. Bouché, 1957-03-15, "21 Pedale 85" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.007
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"Par conséquent[?] de quoye [sic], je ne manquerai pas, Notre cher..." signed "Votre Oncle, H. Bouché" (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

Dates: 1957-03-15, "21 Pedale 85" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Latis, Secrétariat-Particulier Général du Collège de 'Pataphysique, 1958-08-04, "22 Tatane 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.008
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Concerning a proposal for Collège de 'Pataphysique members to subscribe to a collection of original manuscripts, photographs, etc., relating to the College and its works, to be administered by the Regent Caradec. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"...Let leçons de l'exposition de Francfort et les perspectives de l'Exposition de Milan ont amené les Quinconces, la Rogation et..."

Dates: 1958-08-04, "22 Tatane 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

New Year's Card from Chenape, 1958-9-4, "25 Phalle 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.009
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New Year's Card in 'Pataphysical manner from designs by Aubrey Beardsley. Photo-duplicated design mounted on green card. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"With my most elaborate evergreen wishes..."

Dates: 1958-9-4, "25 Phalle 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Christmas Card Proof

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.010
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Corrected proof copy of Simon Watson Taylor's own Christmas Greetings card, with a design of an Archeopterix on the front cover. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16-17)

Dates: 1947 - 1968
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1959-04-15, "24 Clinamen LXXXVII" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.011
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Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Grande joie ferait au Satrape Eortonome soussigné si vous vouliez accepter de participer à une petite..."

Dates: 1959-04-15, "24 Clinamen LXXXVII" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1959-10-29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.012
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Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Je vois bien que vous surestimez grandement mes talents d'écrivain et de peintre..."

Dates: 1959-10-29
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Postcard from Jean Debuffet, 1959-1960 Per Bertram Rota Inventory (1974)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.001
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Postcard from Jean Dubuffet. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Souhaite éclatante carrière au nouveau né au cléoptérix[?], à la délégation provéditoriale[?] du collège aux terre anglosaxonnes et à ce sacré Evergreen, ainsi qu'à toutes enterprises de Simon Watson Taylor..."

Dates: 1959-1960 Per Bertram Rota Inventory (1974)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

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