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Finding Aid to the Collection of Jack London Papers, 1893-1977, bulk 1897-1916
BANC MSS C-H 59
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Collection Title: Collection of Jack London papers
Date (inclusive): 1893-1977,
Date (bulk): , bulk 1897-1916
Collection Number: BANC MSS C-H 59
Creators :
London, Jack, 1876-1916
Extent:
Number of containers: 4 boxes and 1 oversize folder
Linear feet: .85
Repository: The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, California 94720-6000
Abstract: This collection contains a variety of materials relating to Jack London including personal correspondence, manuscripts, diary
excerpts, a page from the log of London's boat, the Snark, bibliographies, theatrical materials and programs, materials relating
to London's servant, Sekine, and a copy of London's death certificate. The majority of Jack London's papers can be found
at the Huntington Library, San Marino, Calif.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English
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.
Collection is open for research. Originals in box 4 are RESTRICTED, please use photocopies in Box 1.
Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or reproduce must be submitted
in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-6000. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted
to research and educational purposes.
[Identification of item], Collection of Jack London Papers, BANC MSS C-H 59, The Bancroft Library, University of California,
Berkeley.
Selected items are available on microfilm.
Jack London Collection at the Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
London, Charmian
Sekine
Snark (Ketch)
Authors, American--20th century
Manuscripts for publication.
Diaries.
Programs.
Death certificates.
Norris, Thomas W. (Thomas Wayne). Thomas W. Norris collection
The Collection of Jack London Papers were given to and purchase by The Bancroft Library over many years including items from
the Thomas W. Norris collection. All items in the collection are identified with respect to provenance on folders. Additions
made to the collection include the Lucille Labourdette gift and the Forrest H. Sweet purchase.
No additions are expected.
Processed by Bancroft Library staff.
Jack London was an American author best known for his works
Call of the Wild, and
The Sea Wolf. Born in San Francisco in 1876, and largely self-educated, London wrote numerous short stories, novels and essays starting
in 1895 until his sudden death of uremia in 1916.
For further information about Jack London see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_London and
http://london.sonoma.edu/jackbio.html .
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains a variety of materials relating to Jack London including personal correspondence, manuscripts, diary
excerpts, a page from the log of London's boat, the Snark, bibliographies, theatrical materials and programs, materials relating
to London's servant, Sekine, and a copy of London's death certificate. The majority of Jack London's papers can be found
at the Huntington Library, San Marino, Calif.
Box 4 contains the original materials found in Box 1 and is restricted.