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Ian Hamilton, J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life

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MS. Facs. c. 131
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Ian Hamilton, J.D. Salinger: A Writing Life, photocopy of an uncut typescript of Hamilton’s biography; this version prohibited from publication by Salinger during his lifetime. Hamilton’s account of his research was published in 1988 under the title In Search of J.D. Salinger.

Dates

  • Creation: [1980s], n.d.

Extent

358 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Facs. c. 131

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11873

Abstract

Ian Hamilton, J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life

Biographical / Historical

Ian Hamilton (1938-2001) was a British literary critic, biographer, poet, editor and publisher. Jerome David Salinger (1919-2010) was an American writer well known for writing The Catcher in the Rye.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Roger Lewis, 1991.

Title
Ian Hamilton, J. D. Salinger: A Writing Life
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Original catalogue by Judith Priestman. EAD version by Rachel Gardener
Date
2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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