Ian Hamilton Working Papers for J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life, 1934-1988 (mostly 1984-1987)

Contents and Arrangement

Expanded View

Only show materials containing online content

Collection Overview

Creator:

Hamilton, Ian, 1938-2001

Title:

Ian Hamilton Working Papers for J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/1j92g748h

Dates:

1934-1988 (mostly 1984-1987)

Size:

3 boxes and 1.35 linear feet

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-3

Language:

English

Abstract: Consists of papers of British poet and literary critic Ian Hamilton that were used in preparation of his biography J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life, which was never published as a result of judicial decisions in the case of J. D. Salinger vs. Random House and Ian Hamilton (1987).

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of papers of Hamilton used in preparation of his biography J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life, which was never published as a result of judicial decisions in the case of J. D. Salinger vs. Random House and Ian Hamilton (1987). Included are manuscript notes, drafts, and extracts of letters for the book, correspondence of Hamilton with alumni of schools attended by Salinger, Valley Forge Military Academy (Class of 1936) and Ursinus College, and copies from various institutions of Salinger correspondence (1934-1973). There are also legal briefs and depositions form the suit by brought Salinger, who sought to prevent Hamilton from quoting or closely paraphrasing his unpublished letters because such use infringed upon "fair use" as defined by the laws of copyright. Also present are uncorrected proof copies of the New York and London editions of J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life (1986) and copies of related newspaper clippings.

Collection Creator Biography:

Hamilton, Ian, 1938-2001

Hamilton is a British poet and literary critic.

Collection History

Acquisition:: Purchased from Bev. Chaney Jr. and R.A. Gekoski.
Appraisal: No appraisal information is available.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. No further duplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to Special Collections Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Ian Hamilton Working Papers for J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL: