Page, James A. and Jae Min Roh. Selected Black American, African and Caribbean Authors . This collection of forty-six letters written by Charles Henri Ford to Ted Joans, dates from 1964 to 1987. In them Ford describes his extensive world travels and his varied artistic and writing projects. Ford also apprises Joans of his travels and their mutual friends, mentions fellow poets Allen Ginsberg and Harold Norse, and conveys information and greetings from his companion, Nepalese collagist and photographer Indra Tamang.
Envelopes occasionally bear block prints or pasted on cutouts and cartoons which form mini collages.
In addition to Ford's letters, this collection includes two notes from Ted Joans to Ford, one of which includes a poem written by Joans and dedicated to Ford. The letters are arranged in chronological order. Enclosed is photocopy and ANS from Indra Tamang. Also includes a photocopy of a three line haiku. With ANS from Indra and list of mail forwarded to Joans and Alicia Fritchle.