K.S. Ernst papers

Collection

Call Number: YCAL MSS 1209

Scope and Contents: The collection includes correspondence, printed materials, writings, mail art, and ephemera. The collection includes many mail artworks from artists including David Cole, Mark Sonnenfield, and John M. Bennett. Also included are Ernst’s Press Me Close business files, buttons, and notes. The strengths of this collection include the mail art and correspondence between artists.
Language of Materials: Includes materials in English, French, German, and Italian.
Conditions Governing Access: The materials are open for research.

Box 13 (audiovisual and born-digital): Restricted fragile. Reference copies may be requested. Consult Access Services for further information.
Conditions Governing Use: The K.S. Ernst papers is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition: Gift of K. S. Ernst, 2019.
Arrangement: The collection is organized into two series: Series I. Mid-career Mail Art from others and Series II. Old Mail Art and correspondence. Within the series, the materials are organized in alphabetical order.