The Brautigan Library
A digital archive of unpublished manuscripts in the spirit of Richard Brautigan
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The Brautigan Collection
Featuring unique and interesting stories from aspiring writers, each waiting to be read and enjoyed. Inspired by 20th Century American writer Richard Brautigan, our library collects the unpublished, the overlooked, and the wonderfully strange.
Explore the Collection →Original Collection
Curates more than three hundred analogue manuscripts submitted from 1990-1996.
Digital Collection
Digital manuscripts submitted since 2013, expanding our library into the digital age.
Special Collections
Artists books, Brautigania, and papers related to the first iteration.
Organization
Browse by Category
Discover manuscripts organized by genre, theme, and subject matter.
Advanced Search
Find specific works using our comprehensive search tools and filters.
Community
Connect with fellow readers and discover new voices in literature.
News & Events
Spring Reading Series
Join us for our monthly author reading series featuring local writers sharing works inspired by Richard Brautigan.
'Lost Works' Exhibition Opens
Our new exhibition showcases manuscripts that were nearly lost to time before finding their home in our collection.
May 12, 2024Read More
Manuscript Workshop
Learn tips and techniques for preparing your manuscript submission. Perfect for first-time contributors.
Volunteer Opportunities
The library is seeking volunteers for our summer digitization project. Help us preserve these unique manuscripts for future generations.
April 5, 2024Read MoreFrom Our Curator
"In a world of algorithms and bestseller lists, the Brautigan Library stands as a sanctuary for the written words that might otherwise never find a home. Here, we celebrate the beauty of the overlooked, the poetry of the everyday, and the wonder that can be found in a single, honest sentence."
— John F. Barber, Curator
