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Joan Didion papers, 1963-2006 (bulk 1963-1992).
BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 1; BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 2; BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 3; BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 4; ...
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Title:

Joan Didion papers, 1963-2006 (bulk 1963-1992)

Creator/Contributor:

Didion, Joan., creator

Abstract:

Contains manuscripts and other papers concerning her works: Run River, Slouching towards Bethlehem, Play it as it lays, A book of common prayer, The white album, Salvador, Democracy, Miami, and After Henry. Also includes 3 essays by Didion from the New York Review of Books: "The deferential spirit," "The teachings of Speaker Gingrich," and "Something horrible." Also contains a small amount of correspondence and transcribed notes from a speech.

Date:

1963 (issued)

Subject:

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Didion, Joan -- Archives
Authors, American -- 20th century
Women authors

Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Joan Didion papers, BANC MSS 81/140 c , The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Joan Didion (born December 5, 1934) is an American novelist, essayist, and memoirist.
In English.
Preliminary list available in the library.

Type:

Manuscripts for publication.

Physical Description:

print
6 cartons (7.5 linear feet)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 1
BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 2
BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 3
BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 4
BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 5
BANC MSS 81/140 c carton 6
BANC MSS 81/140 c

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.