Subseries II. 2: Fiction, 1973-2011
- Scope and content:
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This series consists of notes, outlines, drafts, correspondence, and publicity materials pertaining to Jong's major published novels, includingFear of Flying,Any Woman's Blues,Fanny: Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones,How to Save Your Own Life,Parachutes & Kisses,Sappho's Leap,and others. The bulk of this subseries is made up of multiple drafts of each novel and includes some handwritten sections, typescript manuscripts, and publishers' proofs and galleys. Also here are drafts of Jong's children's book,Molly's Book of Divorce,and the typescript of an unpublished novel entitled2040,Sugar in My Bowl, a treatment for The Scam: A Caper Novel,andStratford Will.
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Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection has restrictions related to student grades, legal and financial documents. The following material is restricted: Box 2, folder 16; Box 62, folders 12-21; Box 63, folders2; Box 70, folders 11 and 12; Box 71; Box 72, folders 1-14; Box 73, folders, 1, 14-16; Box 74, folders 1-13; Box 87, folder 30; Box 88; Box 89; Box 90, folders 1-8.
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- Parent terms of access:
- Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Location of this collection:
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