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BANC MSS 98/153 cz
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Contributing Institution:
The Bancroft Library
Title: Kerouac (Jan) papers
Identifier/Call Number: BANC MSS 98/153 cz
Physical Description:
10.2 linear feet
(8 cartons, 1 box)
Physical Description:
1.727 GB
Date (inclusive): 1940-1999, bulk 1981-1996
Abstract: The Jan Kerouac papers include correspondence; personalia; Jan Kerouac's writings; Kerouac family history; financial and legal
records related to Jack Kerouac's literary estate and control over that estate; photographs and negatives; and audiovisual
materials.
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information
on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Language of Material:
English
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Cartons 1-8 are open for research. Box 1 is restricted. Permission of G. Nicosia required for access.
No future additions are expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Jan Kerouac papers were purchased by The Bancroft Library in 1997-1998.
There are no alternative forms of this collection.
Janet "Jan" Kerouac (1952-1996) was a writer and the only child of Joan Haverty Kerouac and Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac.
Ms. Kerouac published two novels during her lifetime, Baby Driver (1981) and Trainsong (1988); her third, Parrot Fever, was
published posthumously (2000). In her later years, Ms. Kerouac fought for legal control of her father's literary estate and
archives.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Access to audio-visual materials may be restricted due to technical limitations.
[Identification of item], Jan Kerouac papers, BANC MSS 98/153cz,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Arranged to the container level
Processed by Marjorie Bryer in 2023.
James T. Jones research materials on the Jack Kerouac family, circa 1993-2000 (BANC MSS 2013/126)
James L. Henry materials pertaining to his collection of Jack Kerouac, 1950-1995 (BANC MSS 98/141z)
The Kerouac legacy an interview with Gerald Nicosia (Bancroft Phonotape 3496 C)
Gerald Nicosia interviews with Jack Foley (Bancroft Phonotape 3505 C)
Christopher Felver portraits of poets, authors, and artists / photographed by Christopher Felver (BANC PIC 2001.068--PIC)
The Jan Kerouac papers include correspondence; personalia; Jan Kerouac's writings; Kerouac family history; financial, and
legal records related to Jack Kerouac's literary estate and control over that estate; photographs and negatives; and audiovisual
materials. Original folder titles were retained. Many folder titles appear to have been annotated by Gerald Nicosia, the
Literary Personal Representative of the Estate of Jan Kerouac.
Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction
of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions,
privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond
that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
For additional information about the University of California, Berkeley Library's permissions policy please see: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/permissions-policies
The Jan Kerouac papers digital files were received on 5 audio CDs. The files were scanned for viruses using Malwarebytes.
The CDs were processed using Exact Audio Copy and access copies are available for use. There are seven files.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Kerouac, Jan, 1952-
Kerouac, Jack, 1922-1969
Fathers and daughters.
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