MenuPreliminary Inventory of the Anita Shreve Papers, 1982-2002
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.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Anita Shreve Papers, 1982-2002
- Creator
- Shreve, Anita
- Extent
- 14.0 Linear Feet, 721 Items
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Language
- English.
Collection Overview
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.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
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Expand AllAccession (2003-0222), 2002-2003
Addition (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.
Accession (2011-0059), 1982-1995
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. Arranged chronologically.
Historical Note
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.
Subject Headings
- Shreve, Anita.
- Shreve, Anita. Last time they met.
- Shreve, Anita. Fortune's rocks.
- Shreve, Anita. Strange fits of passion.
- Shreve, Anita. Pilot's wife.
- Shreve, Anita. Sea glass.
- Shreve, Anita. Weight of water.
- American literature--20th century.
- Authors, American--20th century.
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence.
- Galley proofs.
- Proofs.
- Barber, Virginia.
- Literary agents--Correspondence.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Anita Shreve Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
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 finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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