John Ball Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0050

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The John Ball Papers contain manuscript materials for the novel Singapore, published in 1986. The materials in this collection date from around 1985.

Dates

Creation: 1985

Extent

0.37 Cubic Feet (1 archives box.)

Creator

Ball, John D. (Dudley), 1911-1988 (Person)

Scope and Contents

The John Ball Papers consist of the manuscript for Singapore, the last mystery in the Tibbs’ series. Singapore was published in 1986. This Collection will be of interest to researchers interested in John Ball’s writings in general and, in particular, his Virgil Tibbs’ series.

Biographical / Historical

John Dudley Ball, Jr. (1911-1988) was born in Schenectady, NY in 1911. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended Carroll College in Wisconsin. He joined Fortune magazine in 1937 and three years later became an assistant curator of the Hayden Planetarium. He wrote liner notes for Columbia record albums, was a music critic for various newspapers. At his death in 1988, he had written some 35 books, reflecting his varied background and eclectic interests. He was a vice president of the Mystery Writers of America and past president of the Los Angeles chapter. He was also a founding member of the Sherlock Holmes Society in Los Angeles and a member of the Baker Street Irregulars.

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.