Mike Jahn papers, 1976-2004

Summary Information

Description

Scope and Content

Manuscripts, proofs and printed copies of eight novels by Jahn: Night Rituals (New York, W.W. Norton & Co., c1982); The Quark Maneuver (New York, Ballantine Books, c1977); Murder In Central Park; Murder In Coney Island; Murder On Fifth Avenue; Murder At The Museum Of Natural History; Murder On Theatre Row; Murder On The Waterfront

Arrangement

Arranged by title.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions 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.

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mike Jahn papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Manuscripts: Source of acquisition--Jahn, Mike. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1984.

Gift of Michael Jahn, 1984 & 2004.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Manuscripts Processed HR 07/--/84.

Processed by Henry Rowen, 1996; Patrick Lawlor, 2004

Revision Description

2010-02-15 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical sketch

Joseph Michael Jahn, born 1943. American journalist, author and memoirist. Under the byline Michael Jahn, he wrote the 10 novels in the series "The Bill Donovan Mysteries."

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