William Faulkner collection

Collection

Call Number: YCAL MSS 491

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

Faulkner, William, 1897-1962

Language

English

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)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.faulkner

Additional Description

Overview

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.