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| box-folder 1-19/1-92 |
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I. Correspondence. [series]:
(ca. 3,339 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence divided into two subseries, general correspondence and
business correspondence.
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| box-folder 1-10/1-54 |
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I.1. General Correspondence.
(ca. 1,646 items.)
Scope: Consists of personal correspondence arragned alphabetically by sender.
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| box-folder 11-19/55-92 |
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I.2. Business Correspondence
(ca. 1,693 items)
Scope: Consists of correspondence from universities, magazines, publishers, agents, and
other business and professional organizations and individuals, as well as from
students in regard to their theses.
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| box-folder 11-16/55-83 |
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I.2.a. General Business Correspondence.
(ca. 1,187 items.) |
| box-folder 17/84-86 |
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I.2.b. Correspondence requesting blurbs and comments.
(ca. 203 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence from publishers or authors requesting Elkin's comments
on their works.
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| box-folder 18-19/87-90 |
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I.2.c. Unidentified Correspondence.
(ca. 218 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence from unidentified people, either because of
unintelligible signatures, no signatures, or first name only.
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| box-folder 19/91 |
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I.2.d. Correspondence regarding Elkin Anthologies.
(ca. 26 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to anthologies which include work by Elkin,
including Best American Essays 1989, The Big Book of Jewish Humor, The
Breadloaf Anthology of Writers on Writing, Buying
Time, Facing Texts, First Words, Matters of Life and Death, and
Reviews of Contempoary Fiction, arranged
alphabetically by anthology title.
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| box-folder 19/92 |
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I.2.e. Correspondence regarding requests to reproduce various works by
Elkin.
(ca. 59 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to miscellaneous or unidentified Elkin
works.
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| box-folder 20/93-94 |
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II. Material towards A Bad Man . [series]:
(ca. 28 items.)
Scope: Consists of material towards A Bad Man, grouped in the
following series: correspondence and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 20/93 |
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II.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 20 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including magazine
exerpts and film possibilities, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 20/94 |
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II.2. Royalty statements.
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from American and British publishers, arranged
chronologically.
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| box-folder 20/95 |
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III. Material towards The Best American Essays 1989,
1990, 1992, and 1994 . [series]:
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of reviews and clippings for these anthologies which include Elkin's
writings.
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| box-folder 20/95 |
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III.1. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 8 items.) |
| box-folder 20/96-97 |
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IV. Material towards The Best American Short Stories
1980 . [series]:
(ca. 36 items.)
Scope: Consists of material towards Best American Short Stories
1980, edited by Stanley Elkin, group in the following series: reviews and
clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 20/96 |
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IV.1. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 32 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings, photocopies of reviews, advertisements for the anthology, as
well as a dust jacket.
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| box-folder 20/97 |
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IV.2. Royalty statements.
(4 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from publisher, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 20/98-99 |
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V. Material towards Boswell . [series]:
(ca. 26 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward the publication of Boswell
grouped in the following series: correspondence and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 20/98 |
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V.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 21 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts
and jacket photocopies, arranged chronologically. Also includes a handwritten defense
by Elkin of the novel, undated and not addressed.
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| box-folder 20/99 |
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V.2. Royalty Statements.
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from American and British publishers, arranged
chronologically.
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| box-folder 20/100-103 |
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VI. Material towards Criers and Kibitzers, Kibitzers
and Criers . [series]:
(ca. 61 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward Criers and Kibitzers, Kibitzers
and Criers or any story published therein, grouped in the following series:
correspondence, drafts, reviews and clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 20/100 |
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VI.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 42 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the story collection or any
story published therein, including contracts, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 20/101 |
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VI.2. Drafts.
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of a draft of the foreword to the collection, written by Elkin.
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| box-folder 20/102 |
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VI.3. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 10 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews of the play adaptation of Criers and Kibitzers, a photograph from the play, and a
stagebill.
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| box-folder 20/103 |
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VI.4. Royalty Statements.
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from American and British publishers, arranged
chronologically.
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| box-folder 21/104-106 |
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VII. Material towards Dick Gibson
Show . [series]:
(ca. 44 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of the Dick Gibson
Show, grouped in the following series: correspondence, reviews and clippings,
and royalty statments.
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| box-folder 21/104 |
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VII.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 24 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel or production of the
screenplay, including contracts, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 21/105 |
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VII.2. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 6 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel and
the production.
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| box-folder 21/106 |
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VII.3. Royalty statements.
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from American and British publishers, arranged
chronologically.
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| box-folder 21/107-110 |
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VIII. Material towards Early
Elkin . [series]:
(ca. 33 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Early
Elkin, grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, reviews and
clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 21/107 |
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VIII.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 21 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to the publication of the collection or any story
published therein, including contracts and cover copy, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 21/108 |
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VIII.2. Drafts.
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of a complete Ts. proof of the collection.
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| box-folder 21/109 |
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VIII.3. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 7 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the
collection.
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| box-folder 21/110 |
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VIII.4. Royalty Statements.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from publisher.
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| box-folder 22/111-114 |
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IX. Material towards The
Franchiser . [series]:
(ca 79 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of The
Franchiser, grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, reviews
and clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 22/111 |
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IX.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 20 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence toward the publication of the novel, including contracts,
arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 22/112 |
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IX.2. Drafts.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of unbound signatures, cover copy, and a brief description of the novel.
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| box-folder 22/113 |
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IX.3. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 52 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel,
and dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 22/114 |
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IX.4. Royalty Statements.
(4 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from publishers, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 23/115-117 |
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X. Material towards George Mills . [series]:
(ca. 143 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of George Mills,
grouped in the following series: correspondence, reviews and clippings, and royalty
statements.
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| box-folder 23/115 |
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X.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 22 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts
and proposed jacket prints, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 23/116 |
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X.2. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 107 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel,
dust jacket copy, and signed limited edition page from first edition of The Late George Mills numbered 300.
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| box-folder 23/117 |
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X.3. Royalty Statements.
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from publishers, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 24/118-121 |
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XI. Material towards The Living End . [series]:
(ca. 166 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of the Living End,
originally titled the Bottom Line, grouped in the following
series: correspondence, reviews and clippings, English reviews, and royalty
statements.
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| box-folder 24/118 |
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XI.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 23 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts,
arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 24/119 |
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XI.2. Reveiws and clippings.
(ca. 107 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel,
from American and French sources, and dust jacket copy for The
Bottom Line .
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| box-folder 23/120 |
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XI.3. English Reviews.
(ca. 21 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel
from British sources.
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| box-folder 23/121 |
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XI.4. Royalty Statements.
(ca. 15 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from German, Spanish, Israeli, British, and American
publishers.
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| box-folder 25-27/122-132 |
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XII. Material towards The MacGuffin . [series]:
(ca. 116 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of the MacGuffin,
grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, text sample, reviews and
clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 25/122 |
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XII.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 33 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts,
arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 25-27/123-129 |
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XII.2. Drafts.
(12 items.)
Scope: Consists of various drafts and partial manuscripts, most with revisions, including
proof of an excerpt from Playboy and a publisher's text
sample.
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| box-folder 25/123 |
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XII.2.a. Partial Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 25/124 |
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XII.2.b. Partial Ts. & notes.
(5 items.) |
| box-folder 25/125 |
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XII.2.c. From MacGuffin.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 25/126 |
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XII.2.d. Partial Ts.
(2 items.) |
| box-folder 26/127 |
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XII.2.e. Ts./8-30-90
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 26/128 |
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XII.2.f. Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 27/129 |
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XII.2.g. Proof from Playboy .
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 27/130 |
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XII.3. Text Sample.
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of a text sample of the novel.
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| box-folder 27/131 |
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XII.4. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 58 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel and
a dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 27/132 |
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XII.5. Royalty Statements.
(ca. 12 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from American and Italian publishers, arranged
chronologically.
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| box-folder 27-30/133-143 |
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XIII. Material towards The Magic
Kingdom . [series]:
(ca. 197 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of the Magic
Kingdom, grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, proofs,
reviews and clippings, royalty statements, and miscellany.
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| box-folder 27/133 |
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XIII.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 50 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts,
arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 27-28/134-138 |
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XIII.2. Drafts.
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of various drafts and partial manuscripts, some with major revisions, and
proof copies with minor revision.
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| box-folder 27/134 |
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XIII.2.a. From Magic Kingdom.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 28/135 |
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XIII.2.b. From Magic Kingdom Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 28/136 |
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XIII.2.c. Partial Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 28/137 |
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XIII.2.d. Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 28/138 |
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XIII.2.e. Partial Ts./no p. 78-131/ 11-7-84
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 29/139-140 |
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XIII.3. Proofs.
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of proofs for the novel.
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| box-folder 29/139 |
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XIII.3.a. Master .
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 29/140 |
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XIII.3.b. Author .
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 30/141 |
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XIII.4. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 113 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel in
English and French, and a dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 30/142 |
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XIII.5. Royalty Statements
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statemnts from publishers, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 30/143 |
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XIII.6. Miscellany.
(ca. 19 items.)
Scope: Consists of miscellaneous materials regarding Disney World, notes on various
diseases, and other such research information toward the novel.
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| box-folder 31-34/144-150 |
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XIV. Material towards Mrs. Ted Bliss . [series]:
(ca. 78 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Mrs. Ted Bliss,
grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, and reviews and clippings.
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| box-folder 31/144 |
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XIV.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 6 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts,
arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 31-34/145-149 |
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XIV.2. Drafts.
(6 items.)
Scope: Consists of various drafts, some with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 31/145 |
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XIV.2.a. Ts. 2-95.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 31/146 |
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XIV.2.b. From Mrs. Ted Bliss.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 32/147 |
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XIV.2.c. Ts. 1st draft.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 33/148 |
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XIV.2.d. Corrected Ts. 11-6-94.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 34/149 |
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XIV.2.e. Ts. & Correspondence 9-5-95.
(2 items.) |
| box-folder 34/150 |
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XIV.3. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 66 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel,
including remembrances of the author.
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| box-folder 35/151-155 |
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XV. Material towards Pieces of Soap . [series]:
(ca. 66 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Pieces of Soap,
grouped in the following series: correspondence, draft, proofs, reviews and clippings,
and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 35/151 |
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XV.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 27 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel or any story therein,
and flap copy, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 35/152 |
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XV.2. Drafts.
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of a draft with revisions and a proof copy.
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| box-folder 35/153 |
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XV.3. Proofs.
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of a proof from Art & Antiques and
correspondence.
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| box-folder 35/154 |
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XV.4. Reviews and clippings.
(ca. 29 items.)
Scope: Consists of a clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the
collection and a dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 35/155 |
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XV.5. Royalty Statements.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from the publisher, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 36-38/156-166 |
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XVI. Material towards Rabbi of Lud . [series]:
(ca. 147 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Rabbi of Lud,
grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, reviews and clippings, royalty
statements, and miscellany.
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| box-folder 36/156 |
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XVI.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 37 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the novel, including contracts,
arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 36-38/157-163 |
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XVI.2. Drafts.
(9 items.)
Scope: Consists of various drafts and partial manuscripts of the novel, some with minor
revisions.
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| box-folder 36/157 |
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XVI.2.a. Ts. & Proofs, 8-12.
(2 items.) |
| box-folder 36/158 |
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XVI.2.b. Portions from editor.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 36/159 |
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XVI.2.c. Ts.
(2 items.) |
| box-folder 36/160 |
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XVI.2.d. Ts. & Notes.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 37/161 |
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XVI.2.e. Ts. & Correspondence.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 37/162 |
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XVI.2.f. Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 38/163 |
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XVI.2.g. Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 38/164 |
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XVI.3. Reviews and clippings
(ca. 57 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel and
dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 38/165 |
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XVI.4. Royalty Statements.
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statement from the publisher.
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| box-folder 38/166 |
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XVI.5. Miscellany.
(ca. 43 items.)
Scope: Consists of miscellaneous handwritten notes toward the novel.
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| box-folder 39/167-172 |
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XVII. Material towards Searches &
Seizures . [series]:
(ca. 78 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Searches &
Seizures, or any story published therin, grouped in the following series:
correspondence, drafts, reviews and clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 39/167-168 |
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XVII.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 34 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the collection, or any story
published therein, including contracts, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 39/167 |
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XVII.1.a. Searches &
Seizures .
(ca. 19 items.) |
| box-folder 39/168 |
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XVII.2.a. The Bailbondsman .
(ca. 15 items.) |
| box-folder 39/169 |
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XVII.2. Drafts.
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of a paperback version of the French translation of The Bailbondsman, entitled Marchand de
liberte.
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| box-folder 39/170-171 |
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XVII.3. Reviews and clippings
(ca. 22 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the novel and
film version of The Bailbondsman and clippings relating
to the play as performed by the Remains Theatre.
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| box-folder 39/170 |
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XVII.3.a. The Bailbondsman .
(ca. 7 items.) |
| box-folder 39/171 |
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XVII.3.b. The Making of Ashenden . Includes
some correspondence.
(ca. 15 items.) |
| box-folder 39/172 |
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XVII.4. Royalty Statements
(ca. 21 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from publishers, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 39/173-175 |
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XVIII. Material towards the Six-Year-Old
Man . [series]:
(ca. 22 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of the Six-Year-Old
Man, grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, and royalty
statements.
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| box-folder 39/173 |
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XVIII.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 19 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the play, arranged
chronologically.
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| box-folder 39/174 |
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XVIII.2. Drafts.
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of a complete typescript draft with no revisions.
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| box-folder 39/175 |
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XVIII.3. Royalty Statements.
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from the publisher, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 40/176-179 |
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XIX. Material towards Stanley Elkin's Greatest
Hits . [series]:
(ca. 34 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Stanley Elkin's
Greatest Hits, grouped in the following series: correspondence, reviews and
clippings, royalty statements, and miscellany.
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| box-folder 40/176 |
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XIX.1. Correspondence.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the collection, including
contracts and flap copy, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 40/177 |
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XIX.2. Reviews and clippings
(ca. 26 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements relating to the
collection, and dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 40/178 |
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XIX.3. Royalty Statements.
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from the publisher, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 40/179 |
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XIX.4. Miscellany.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of miscellaneous material relating to the collection, including drafts of
the table of contents and Robert Coover's introduction.
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| box-folder 40-42/180-190 |
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XX. Material towards Van Gogh's Room at
Arles . [series]:
(ca. 91 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward publication of Van Gogh's Room at
Arles, grouped in the following series: correspondence, drafts, reviews and
clippings, and royalty statements.
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| box-folder 40/180 |
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XX.1. Correspondence.
(ca. 18 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence relating to publication of the collection, including
contracts, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 40-42/181-188 |
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XX.2. Drafts.
(10 items.)
Scope: Consists of partial and complete drafts of each novella and a complete draft of the
collection, each foldered separately, some with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 40/181-183 |
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XX.2.a. Van Gogh's Room at Arles .
(3 items.)
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| box-folder 40/181 |
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XX.2.a.i. Partial Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 40/182 |
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XX.2.a.ii. Partial Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 41/183 |
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XX.2.a.iii. Ts. & Correspondence, 2-18-93.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 42/184-187 |
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XX.2.b. Her Sense of Timing .
(6 items.)
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| box-folder 42/184 |
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XX.2.b.i. Partial Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 42/185 |
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XX.2.b.ii. Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 42/186 |
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XX.2.b.iii. Proof & Correspondence.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 42/187 |
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XX.2.b.iv. Ts.
(3 items.) |
| box-folder 42/188 |
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XX.2.c. Town Crier Excllusive .
(1 item.)
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| box-folder 42/188 |
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XX.2.c.i. Ts.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 42/189 |
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XX.3. Reviews and clippings
(ca. 60 items.)
Scope: Consists of clippings and photocopies of reviews and advertisements for the
collection, including a complete press packet and dust jacket copy.
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| box-folder 42/190 |
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XX.4. Royalty Statements.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of royalty statements from the publisher, arranged chronologically.
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| box-folder 43/191-195 |
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XXI. Plays . [series]:
(ca. 52 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward Elkin's plays, including correspondence, drafts, proofs,
and reviews, arranged alphabetically by title.
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| box-folder 43/191-192 |
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The Coffee Room .
(ca. 27 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, three copies of the script with minor revisions, an
introduction by Elkin, a list of characters, and reviews.
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| box-folder 43/193 |
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The Guest .
(6 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence and script for the Chamber Theatre production.
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| box-folder 43/194 |
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Notes Toward a Eulogy for Joan Cohen , as
performed with Mid America Dance Company.
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, two scripts with minor revisions, threatre programs, and
news releases and clippings.
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| box-folder 43/195 |
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The Saturday Visit ,
[screenplay].
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, typescript, and page proof copies.
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| box-folder 44-48/196-232 |
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XXII. Non-fiction prose [series]:
(ca. 286 items.)
Scope: Consists of material toward Elkin's non-fiction prose, including correspondence and
drafts, arranged alphabetically by title.
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| box-folder 44-47/196-220 |
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XXII.1. General non-fiction.
(ca. 183 items.)
Scope: Consists of Elkin's general non-fiction works, largely essays.
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| box-folder 44/196-197 |
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Acts of Scholarship
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, notes, and one complete draft with revision of the
essay.
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| box-folder 44/198-199 |
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An American in California
(ca. 34 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, notes, materials gathered while visiting California,
and galleys with revisions.
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| box-folder 44/200-201 |
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At the Academy Awards also titled In Darkest Hollywood: At the Academy
Awards .
(ca. 10 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, drafts, and galleys with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 45/202 |
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Corporate Life
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, galleys, and a copy of the magazine in which the piece
appears.
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| box-folder 45/203 |
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The First Amendment as an Art Form
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence from Stanley Elkin and printout ot typescript.
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| box-folder 45/204 |
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Golf-ball-size Hail
(ca. 6 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence and two uncorrected proofs, one with minor
revisions.
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| box-folder 45/205 |
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More From the Grave, on the Death of Fiction
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of computer printout and photocopy of piece.
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| box-folder 45/206 |
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The Muses are Heard
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, computer printout, and proof copy.
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| box-folder 46/207 |
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My Father's Life
(ca. 9 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, proofs, and a copy of the magazine in which the piece
appears.
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| box-folder 46/208 |
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My Motorcycle, A Meditation
(4 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, computer printout, and proof with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 46/209 |
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My Tuxedo, A Meditation
(ca. 13 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, including correspondence from Elkin, computer printout,
and galleys with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 46/210 |
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[National Public Radio chain novel]
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, Chapters 1 through 10 of the novel (Elkin wrote chapter
10), and one newspaper clipping.
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| box-folder 46/211 |
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Out of One's Tree: My Bout with Temporary Insanity
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, computer printout, and proofs.
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| box-folder 46/212 |
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Performance and Reality
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence and a typescript.
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| box-folder 46/213 |
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The Rest of the Novel
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of three typescript copies with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 47/214 |
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Some Overrated Masterpieces
(ca. 27 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, proof with revision, and photocopy of essay as
published in Arts and Antiques.
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| box-folder 47/215 |
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The Taste of Time
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of computer printout.
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| box-folder 47/216 |
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T.S. Eliot: A Tale of a Shirt
(ca. 6 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence and photocopy of typescript copy.
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| box-folder 47/217 |
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A True Confession also titled A Cripple Recollects Summer
(ca. 6 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, computer printout, and page proofs with minor
revisions.
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| box-folder 47/218 |
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Why I Live Where I Live
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence and photocopy of essay as published in Esquire.
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| box-folder 47/219 |
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Words and Music
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence and photocopy of typescript with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 47/220 |
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The Writer and the Academy
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of typescript copy.
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| box-folder 48/221-225 |
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XXII.2. Introduction and speeches.
(ca. 24 items.)
Scope: Consists of copies of Elkin's introductions and speeches, some with minor
revisions.
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| box-folder 48/221 |
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The Contemporary Literature Speech in France
(2 items.)
Scope: Consists of one typescript copy and one bound copy of the speech.
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| box-folder 48/222 |
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The Ending of Novels
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of one typescript photocopy with revision of the speech delivered at
Breadloaf.
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| box-folder 48/223 |
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The Imagination of the Writer, the Imagination of the
State: Some Later Licks
(1 item.)
Scope: Consists of typescript copy of the speech with minor revision.
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| box-folder 48/224 |
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What's in a Name? [lecture]
(ca. 7items.)
Scope: Consists of correspondence, galleys with minor revision, three typescript copies,
and one copy as published.
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| box-folder 48/225 |
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[Miscellaneous introductions and speeches]
(ca. 13 items.)
Scope: Consists of various drafts, in no particular order.
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| box-folder 48/226-230 |
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XXII.3. Interviews.
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of various interviews with Elkin in typescript, galley, and published form,
some with minor revisions.
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| box-folder 48/226 |
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XXII.3.a. Interview 1983.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 48/227 |
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XXII.3.b. Interview 2-22-84.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 48/228 |
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XXII.3.c. Interview by Roger Hahn for St. Louis
Weekly , March 8-14, 1985.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 48/229 |
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XXII.3.d. Interview.
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 48/230 |
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XXII.3.e. Proof of An Interview with Stanley
Elkin .
(1 item.) |
| box-folder 48/231-232 |
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XXII.4. Miscellaneous notes and works.
(ca. 74 items.)
Scope: Consists of pieces of unidentified works and typescript and manuscript notes.
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| box-folder 49-64/233-275 |
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XXIII. Miscellany. [series]:
(ca. 865 items.)
Scope: Consists of miscellaneous materials.
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| box-folder 49/233-234 |
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XXIII.1. Clippings.
(ca. 49 items.)
Scope: Consists of miscellaneous newspaper and magazine clippings, many about Elkin, in no
particular order.
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| box-folder 49-50/235-237 |
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XXIII.2. Manuscripts by others.
(ca. 29 items.)
Scope: Consists of works by others, some on the subject of Elkin and his works, foldered
separately. Also includes curriculum vitae and personal statements.
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| box-folder 50-52/238-243 |
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XXIII.3. Programs and awards ceremonies.
(ca. 76 items.)
Scope: Consists of brochures, advertisements, schedules, and programs from American Academy
and Institute of Arts and Letters, writers' conferences, miscellaneous symposia, and
awards ceremonies. Includes bound reports and proceedings.
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| box-folder 50/238 |
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XXIII.3.a. Programs, ads, brochures.
(ca. 19 items.) |
| box-folder 50/239 |
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XXIII.3.b. Sewanee Writers Conference.
(1 item.)
Scope: Includes small Elvis button.
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| box-folder 50/240 |
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XXIII.3.c. Awards programs.
(ca. 11 items.) |
| box-folder 51/241 |
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XXIII.3.d. Schedule & programs.
(ca. 30 items.) |
| box-folder 51/242 |
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XXIII.3.e. Reports of Art Organizations.
(ca. 8 items.) |
| box-folder 51/243 |
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XXIII.3.f. Reports of Art Organizations (including American Academy and
Institute of Arts and Letters, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation,
etc).
(ca. 7 items.) |
| box-folder 52/244-245 |
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XXIII.4. Washington University business.
(ca. 58 items.)
Scope: Consists of class rosters and student information, and monthly expense account
statements.
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| box-folder 52/246 |
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XXIII.5. Readings.
(ca. 8 items.)
Scope: Consists of information regarding Elkin's readings and other events in which he was
included. Includes schedules, catalogs, and posters.
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| box-folder 53/247 |
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XXIII.6. Photographs.
(ca. 103 items.)
Scope: Includes photographs of Elkin or taken by Elkin.
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| box-folder 53-55/248-251 |
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XXIII.7. Financial Documents.
(ca. 63 items.)
Scope: Consists of income tax returns and related documents.
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| box-folder 53/248 |
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XXIII.7.a. Income tax documents, 1965-1975.
(ca. 24 items.) |
| box-folder 54/249 |
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XXIII.7.b. Income tax documents, 1976-1977 and 1983-1986.
(ca. 11 items.) |
| box-folder 54/250 |
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XXIII.7.c. Income tax documents, 1987-1988.
(ca. 7 items.) |
| box-folder 55/251 |
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XXIII.7.d. Miscellaneous financial documents.
(ca. 21 items.) |
| box-folder 55/252 |
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XXIII.8. Personal Documents.
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of passports, driver's license, Joan Elkin's report cards, marriage license,
and curriculum vitae.
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| box-folder 55-56/253-255 |
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XXIII.9. Catalogs and advertisements.
(ca. 27 items.)
Scope: Consists of catalogs and mailings from publishers, most of which include works by
Elkin.
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| box-folder 56/256 |
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XXIII.10. In Memoriam.
(ca. 6 items.)
Scope: Consists of materials relating to Elkin's death and memorial reading. Includes
newspaper clippings and programs.
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| box-folder 56/257 |
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XXIII.11. Notes.
(ca. 62 items.)
Scope: Consists of miscellaneous notes, lists, calendar pages, and computer
instructions.
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| box-folder 47/258 |
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XXIII.12. Elkin's essays as published.
(ca. 26 items.)
Scope: Consists of photocopies of a number of Elkin's essays as they appeared in print in
various journals, magazines, and anthologies.
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| box-folder 57-58/259-261 |
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XXIII.13. Articles on Elkin.
(ca. 76 items.)
Scope: Consists of articles on Stanley Elkin and his work.
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| box-folder 58/262 |
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XXIII.14. American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
(ca. 14 items.)
Scope: Consists of membership rosters, awards brochures, exhibition of works, and ceremonial
programs for the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
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| box-folder 59/263 |
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XXIII.15. Elkin Appearances.
(ca. 24 items.)
Scope: Consists of fliers, programs, and announcements telling of appearances by Stanley
Elkin.
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| box-folder 59/264 |
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XXIII.16. Brown University 1988 Series.
(ca. 9 items.)
Scope: Consists of program and clippings for the 1988 Brown University Reading and Lecture
Series, which Elkin participated in.
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| box-folder 59/265 |
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XXIII.17. Books.
(2 items.)
Scope: Includes The MacGuffin and Blade
Runner by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson.
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| box-folder 60-63/266-273 |
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XXIII.18. Travel Documents.
(ca. 155 items.)
Scope: Consists of airplane tickets, hotel receipts, notes, and financial documents.
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| box-folder 63/274 |
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XXIII.19. Miscellaneous.
(ca. 27 items.)
Scope: Consists of general miscellany.
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| box-folder 63/275 |
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XXIII.20. Computer disk index.
(5 items.)
Scope: Consists of disk indentifications and indexes.
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| box-folder 64/ |
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XXIII.21. Multimedia.
(ca. 32 items.)
Scope: Consists of computer disks, cassette tapes, and audio reels.
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| box-folder 64/ |
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XXIII.21.a. Floppy disks, 5.25".
(21 items.)
Scope: Consists of 21 disks (5 computer and printer program disks, and 16 with personal
information including the Magic Kingdom, Mrs. Ted Bliss, numerous essays and introductions, and
letters).
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| box-folder 64/ |
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XXIII.21.b. Audio cassette tapes.
(7 items.)
Scope: Consists of seven audio cassette tapes.
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XXIII.21.b.i. Elkin reads from Dick Gibson
Show. |
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XXIII.21.b.ii. Talk Show. |
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XXIII.21.b.iii. Elkin interviewing comedian Lenny?. |
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XXIII.21.b.iv. Colyer at home and Jack E. Leonard Story. |
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XXIII.21.b.v. Elkin talk to dancers from MADCO. |
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XXIII.21.b.vi. Elkin talk to MADCO. |
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XXIII.21.b.vii. Elkin listen to 5:30 News & Talk
Radio. |
| box-folder 64/ |
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XXIII.21.c. Reel to Reel.
(1 item.)
Scope: This is one large reel to reel consisting of a reading of The
Orphan Song.
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| box-folder 64/ |
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XXIII.21.d. Reel to Reel, small.
(3 items.)
Scope: Consists of three small reel to reels.
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XXIII.21.d.i. Elkin interviewing 5 Dollar A
Day Man. |
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XXIII.21.d.ii. Elkin interviewing Frend Actor
Trinten. |
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XXIII.21.d.iii. Elkin interviewing Trinten in
France. |
