Scope and Contents
The collection consists chiefly of writings, with a small amount of correspondence. Writings include drafts of works by Faulkner and writings of others. The correspondence consists of original letters between William Faulkner and the American writer Malcolm Cowley. Also included are papers concerning the Theatre Guild and Richard Meyers theater production of William Faulkner's play Requiem for a Nun.
Dates
- 1944-1966
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm service copies are available for: Correspondence between Faulkner and Malcolm Cowley (film number 682).
Conditions Governing Use
The William Faulkner Collection is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from various sources. Provenance is listed at folder level when known.
Arrangement
Organized into three series: I. Writings, 1949-1955. II. Correspondence, 1944-1948. III. Other Papers, 1958-1966.
Extent
0.66 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The collection consists chiefly of writings, with a small amount of correspondence. Writings include drafts of works by Faulkner and writings of others. The correspondence consists of original letters between William Faulkner and the American writer Malcolm Cowley. Also included are papers concerning the Theatre Guild and Richard Meyers production of William Faulkner's play Requiem for a Nun.
William Faulkner (1897-1962)
William Faulkner, American writer. He wrote novels, short stories, a play, poetry, essays, and screenplays.
Processing Information
This collection includes materials previously identified by the following call numbers: Uncat Za Ms Faulkner and Za Faulkner. Photocopies of catalog cards are filed in Box 1.
- Title
- Guide to the William Faulkner Collection
- Author
- by Molly Wheeler
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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