This series consists of drafts, proofs, notes, research files, and source materials for Jovanovich's own writings and lectures, along with related correspondence, reviews, and clippings. Materials span his written works in nonfiction and fiction, as well as lectures and speeches on various topics related to publishing and writing, although some works are documented much more thoroughly than others. Jovanovich's nonfiction books, essays, and speeches largely revolve around the publishing industry, textbook publishing, the value of education, Serbian history, and creative writing. Writings represented in this series include Jovanovich's novels Madmen Must (1978), The Last Place (1978) and The World's Last Night (1990), his collection of essays Now, Barabbas (1964), and his memoir The Temper of the West (2003). While major works comprise their own files, there is also an alphabetical run of shorter essays and speeches, containing typescripts and clippings. Also included are several files regarding lectures Jovanovich gave at various colleges and universities, as well as some related correspondence.
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This subseries consists of clippings, photographs, correspondence, printed materials, and legal documents regarding personal and family matters. Contents include correspondence with Jovanovich's immediate family, as well as with distant relatives in Yugoslavia and Poland, documents about his father's estate, family photographs, a collection of materials from Serbia and Montenegro and from Jovanovich's service during World War II. Of note is a small group of manuscripts collected by Jovanovich regarding the Vivian family and the Battle of Waterloo.
This series documents William Jovanovich's personal and family life and career history. Transcriptions and recordings of interviews with Jovanovich, articles focusing on his biography and career trajectory, publicity materials, and correspondence related to his many honorary degrees and awards reflect Jovanovich's public life, while personal and family memorabilia, correspondence, and a collection of materials related to Serbia and Montenegro document his private interests, collecting habits, and family history.
Box 11, Folder 17
Includes 4 letters to JGC, undated; 1 letter from JGC, 1947; 2 letters from JGC, undated; and 2 letters from Robinson, Charles C. (Robby) to JGC, 1947-1949.
Subseries 1A: Novels, 1833-1970
17 boxes
Consists of manuscripts for novels of James Gould Cozzens, including Ask Me Tomorrow, Castaway, Guard of Honor, as well as others.
Consists of manuscripts for "Children and Others" and "Fast Falls the Eventide" (alternate title: "A Skyborn Music").
Consists of manuscripts for articles, including "Notes on a Difficulty of Law by One Unlearned in It" and "A Men's Rea (or Something)," as well as others and related correspondence.
Series 1: Works, 1833-1977
21 boxes
Consists of novels, short stories, poetry and articles written by James Gould Cozzens as well as works by others.
Hopson, Ann, 1934-1953
1 folder
Box 24, Folder 24
Includes 12 letters to JGC, 1934-1953, and 2 letters from JGC, 1953.
Kent School, 1918-1956
1 folder
Box 25, Folder 10
Also includes Foreword by JGC to The Kent Quarterly 1:1, 1936 November 26.
Box 28, Folder 16