Anita Shreve papers, 1982-2002

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Summary

Creator:
Shreve, Anita
Abstract:
Freelance journalist and writer in the United States. Galley proofs, typescripts, drafts, and notes for Shreve's work. Also includes files from her literary agent.
Extent:
14 Linear Feet
721 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
RL.01180

Background

Scope and content:

Collection (Accession 2002-0120) (21 items, 2.4 lin. ft.; dated 1987-2001) comprises primarily page and galley proofs, as well as typescripts for six of Shreve's novels and nonfiction books (1987-2001). The books include The Last Time They Met,Fortune's Rocks, Strange Fits of Passion, The Weight of Water, Remaking Motherhood, and Resistance.

Addition (Accession 2002-0136) (300 items; 10.80 lin. ft.; dated [ca. 1989]-2002) consists primarily of typescript and hand-written drafts, proofs, hand-written notes, and research for novels by Shreve ([ca. 1989]-2002), including Fortune's Rocks, The Pilot's Wife, Sea Glass, and The Weight of Water. Addition also includes editor and publisher correspondence, contracts, and royalty statements (1992-1993).

Addition (Accession 2003-0222) (3 items; 0.6 lin. ft.; dated 2002-2003) consists of the typescript (with editing marks) and master proof of Shreve's novel All He Ever Wanted (2003), along with a piece of correspondence from the publisher.

Addition (Accession 2011-0059) (400 items; 0.6 lin. ft.; dated 1982-1995) contains files about Shreve kept by Virginia Barber, her literary agent. Includes correspondence between them as well as Barber's correspondence and other materials promoting Shreve's work.

Biographical / historical:

American freelance journalist and writer (1986-present). Born 1946. Formerly deputy director of Viva magazine; affiliated with US and Newsweek. Winner of the O. Henry Award.

Acquisition information:
The Anita Shreve Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2002, 2003, and 2011.
Processing information:

Processed by Danielle McGregor

Completed October 31, 2002

Encoded by Ruth E. Bryan

Updated by Meghan Lyon, May 2011

This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Accessions included in this finding aid: 2002-0120, 2002-0136, 2003-0222, 2011-0059

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Subjects:
Literary agents -- Correspondence
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence
Authors, American -- 20th century
American literature -- 20th century
Format:
Galley proofs
Proofs (printed matter)
Names:
Shreve, Anita
Shreve, Anita
Barber, Virginia

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