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Ian Hamilton Working Papers for J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life
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Hamilton is a British poet and literary critic.
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depositions form the suit by brought Salinger, who sought to prevent Hamilton from quoting or closely paraphrasing his unpublished letters because such use infringed upon "fair use" as defined by the laws of copyright.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.
Purchased from Bev. Chaney Jr. and R.A. Gekoski.
No appraisal information is available.
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- Manuscripts Division
- Finding Aid Date
- 2002
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This collection is open for research.
- Use Restrictions
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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.
Collection Inventory
Consists of drafts, notes, notebooks, and scrapbooks related to J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life.
Arranged by genre of material.
Physical Description1 box
3 folders
1 folder
1 folder
2 folders
1 folder
Consists of legal papers related to J. D. Salinger vs Random House, including deposition of J.D. Salinger, deposition of Ian Hamilton, affidavit of Gerald Hollingsworth, opinions, orders, and memoranda.
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Description1 box
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
Consists of the correspondence of Ian Hamilton and J. D. Salinger.
This series is arranged into two subseries: Ian Hamilton, and J.D. Salinger.
Physical Description1 box
Consists of the correspondence of Ian Hamilton, including Ursinus College alumni and Valley Forge Military Academy alumni.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Physical Description1 box
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
Consists of the correspondence of J. D. Salinger, including originals as well as photocopies.
Arranged by genre of material.
Physical Description1 box
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
Consists of J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life as well as printed matter related to Ursinus College and Valley Forge Military Academy.
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
Physical Description1 box
1 box
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder
1 folder