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Start Over Collection Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated

Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated

The Manuscripts series contains drafts of written works by Frances Whyatt produced from 1973-1993. The series includes unpublished and published titles written under the names Frances Whyatt as well as Whyatt's pseudonym, Shylah Boyd. Titles included are: There was a Time, Everything Under the Sun, "Key Lime Pie," "Of the Flesh", Lost Love, American Gypsy, "Electra", The Book of Maps, American Made, Europe on Five, A Real Man, Sailor, Sailor!. Some manuscripts and drafts are near completion, in the form of bound galleys including copyright and title page information, while others include handwritten edits or notes and can be found in the form of loose chapters. The series also includes compilations of poems, some of which were never published, and some of which were published in independent anthologies, collections and literary magazines. Many of Whyatt's poetic works share titles across compilations, and reference her continuous reworking of themes and ideas.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated

Manuscript (untitled) (2 folders), 1991 Box 20, Folder 5, 6

Two folders of loose chapters for an untitled manuscript. Folder 1 contains chapters 2-3, along with loose papers. Some pages are organized into sections. Second folder contains chapters 5-7 of unidentified manuscript. Chapter 7 is dated 4/3/91 and has handwritten notes as well as one photograph.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated
  3. Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated
  4. Manuscripts, 1982-1997, undated

Misc. Chapters, undated Box 22, Folder 7

Drafts of sections titled: "Luanne's Enterprise" and "Stanley's Dream." Presumably part of Everything Under the Sun or A Real Man. Original folder had the title "Energetic Sun" which might have referred to Everything Under the Sun at an earlier stage.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated
  3. Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated
  4. Everything Under the Sun, 1985-1990, circa 1990s, undated

Of the Flesh, circa 1979-1980s Box 15, Folder 2

Compiled poetry circa 1979-1980s refers to several works, including "Electra." The collection includes Whyatt's publishing author biography and a list of published works/CV information. Works signed by Frances Whyatt.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated
  3. Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated
  4. American Gypsy, circa 1975-1981, undated

Of the Flesh, circa 1979-1980s Box 15, Folder 3

Compiled poetry circa 1979-1980s. Refers to several works, including "Electra." collection of poetry with author bio and published works/CV information. Works signed by Frances Whyatt.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated
  3. Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated
  4. American Gypsy, circa 1975-1981, undated

Part II and Part III (untitled manuscript), undated Box 20, Folder 1

Part II and III of untitled manuscript, starts from page 162, ends at page 294. Part III starts with page 294, ends at page 405. Could correspond to drafts of There was a Time or American Made. Loose chapters, not bound.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated
  3. Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated
  4. Manuscripts, 1982-1997, undated

Part III (Chapter 13-19) 1982, 1983, 1984, 1982-1984 Box 20, Folder 4

Part III, dated 1982-1984, of an untitled manuscript in a spiral bound book form. Begins with chapter 13, pp. 276-463. Shylah is a character, so draft could correspond to There was a Time or American Made.

  1. Barnard Archives & Special Collections
  2. Frances Whyatt papers, 1969-2000, undated
  3. Manuscripts and Written Works, 1973-1993, undated
  4. Manuscripts, 1982-1997, undated

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