John Jakes Papers
Collection Overview
Abstract
The John Jakes Papers consist of a manuscript for one novel by the author.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Extent
0.19 Cubic Feet (1 archives box)
Creator
- Jakes, John (Person)
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a manuscript for the science fiction novel Mention My Name in Atlantis, first published by DAW Books in 1972. The book is a satire of the fantasy novel form.
Biographical / Historical
John Jakes (1932- ) is an American writer primarily of historical fiction. He is the author of the Kent Chronicles series as well as the North and South trilogy, both of which were made into television movies. Jakes has also written a number of science fiction novels.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by John Jakes in 1979.
Genre / Form
- Title
- Guide to the John Jakes Papers
- Author
- Steve Ammidown
- Date
- 2017, 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin