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Philip Whalen ALS

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Philip Whalen ALS
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Lyrical 1987 letter from the late Beat poet Philip Whalen to poet Alice Notley detailing the hardships of life as a writer. Dated 18 September 1987, letter reads in part: ''Meanwhiles I must find a sympathetic social worker who can find me some food stamps…'' and is signed ''Love. Phil''. Jack Kerouac famously fictionalized his friend Whalen in his novels ''Big Sur'' and Dharma Bums.'' Two pages, front and verso, 8.5'' x 11'' letter. Includes postmarked mailing envelope addressed by Whalen. Expected creases from mailing, else fine.