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Margaret Atwood Correspondence, 1981-1993

1 folder
Creator:
Atwood, Margaret
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Dates:
1981-1993
Located In:
Box B-002124, Folder 43
Extent:
1 folder
Physical Description:
13 letters
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Comprises 13 letters, three signed black and white portrait photographs, and Atwood's curriculum vitae up until 1986. 11 of the letters are signed by Atwood herself, while the remaining two are signed on her behalf. The majority of the correspondence is between Atwood and Rolando Pieraccini, founder of Eurographica, a Finnish publishing house. Atwood's correspondence with Pieraccini provides insight into her work and relationships with publishers. Also included is a publication agreement for Hurricane Hazel and other stories that is signed by both Atwood and Pieraccini. Other correspondents include journalists Peter Michielsen and Tuula Wikander, Finnish writer Jan Blomstedt, Dorothy Parker (possibly the author), Margery Himes, Peter Vogel, and Siv Lind. Of particular note is an early mention of the upcoming publication of The Handmaid's Tale in Atwood's letter to Margery Himes. The collection includes eight newspaper and magazine articles relating to Atwood. Five are in Finnish and four are in Italian. Also present are two newspaper photo cut-outs of Atwood from Italian newspapers.

Biography:

Atwood, Margaret

Margaret Atwood is a Canadian writer most well known for her novel, The Handmaid's Tale. Her work has been published in more than forty-five countries, and she is the author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry, critical essays, and graphic novels. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, the Franz Kafka International Literary Prize, the PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Los Angeles Times Innovator's Award.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Acquisition:

Purchased in March 2025 from Kenny's Bookshop and Art Galleries (AM 2025-111).

Credit this material:

Margaret Atwood Correspondence; Princeton University Library Single Item Acquisitions, C1771, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Firestone Library (mss)
Boxes B-002124
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.

Processing Information:

Item processed and described by Gianna Brassil in July 2025.

Names:
Pieraccini, Rolando

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Comprises 13 letters, three signed black and white portrait photographs, and Atwood's curriculum vitae up until 1986. 11 of the letters are signed by Atwood herself, while the remaining two are signed on her behalf. The majority of the correspondence is between Atwood and Rolando Pieraccini, founder of Eurographica, a Finnish publishing house. Atwood's correspondence with Pieraccini provides insight into her work and relationships with publishers. Also included is a publication agreement for Hurricane Hazel and other stories that is signed by both Atwood and Pieraccini. Other correspondents include journalists Peter Michielsen and Tuula Wikander, Finnish writer Jan Blomstedt, Dorothy Parker (possibly the author), Margery Himes, Peter Vogel, and Siv Lind. Of particular note is an early mention of the upcoming publication of The Handmaid's Tale in Atwood's letter to Margery Himes. The collection includes eight newspaper and magazine articles relating to Atwood. Five are in Finnish and four are in Italian. Also present are two newspaper photo cut-outs of Atwood from Italian newspapers.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchased in March 2025 from Kenny's Bookshop and Art Galleries (AM 2025-111).

Appraisal

No material was separated during processing.

Processing Information:

Item processed and described by Gianna Brassil in July 2025.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

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:

Margaret Atwood Correspondence; Princeton University Library Single Item Acquisitions, C1771, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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