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Finding-Aid for the John Updike Papers (WTU00118)Finding aid prepared by:
Special Collections Staff
Summary Information
John Updike. Papers,
Updike, John,
1932-
1965-1968.
ca. 9 items
WTU00118
Language: English
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 63130
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Biography
Standard biographical information on Updike can be found in Contemporary Authors , Gale Research Co., vol. 4.
Collection Scope and Content Note
Scope and Contents Note
1966: October 6. Updike to Jane Howard explaining the reasons for his
extensive revision and correction of her typescript interview with him
for Time . Reports he will be in New York
the next week and will be available for question on his revision.
Verson, pencil note by undesignated person concerning a phone call. TLS,
1 p. 1966. Ts.[photocopy] of interview with Updike, by Jane Howard,
Time for Life
magazine, November 4, 1966. Revised and corrected in Updike’s hand, many
exchanges completed dropped. Red and blue ink. 10 pp. Clipping, Life educational reprint 8, of November 4, 1966
article on Updike and his work, reprinted with similar article on J. D.
Salinger, which appeared in November 3, 1961 issue. Includes pictures of
Updike, wife, and children. 3 items. 9 pp. 1968: March 25-26.
Ts.[photocopy] of background material covering major portions of
Updike’s childhood, university days, career, working habits, views, etc.
based on interview and research by Time bureau correspondents in Boston,
Chicago, and London. Most extensive feature by Chris Cory, Boston. Some
dispatches have moderate revision. 4 items 84 pp.
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