Collection of Jack London papers, 1893-1977,, bulk , bulk 1897-1916

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Summary

Creators:
London, Jack, 1876-1916
Abstract:
This collection contains a variety of materials relating to Jack London including personal correspondence, manuscripts, diary excerpts, a page from the log of London's boat, the Snark, bibliographies, theatrical materials and programs, materials relating to London's servant, Sekine, and a copy of London's death certificate. The majority of Jack London's papers can be found at the Huntington Library, San Marino, Calif.
Extent:
Number of containers: 4 boxes and 1 oversize folder Linear feet: .85
Language:
Collection materials are in English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a variety of materials relating to Jack London including personal correspondence, manuscripts, diary excerpts, a page from the log of London's boat, the Snark, bibliographies, theatrical materials and programs, materials relating to London's servant, Sekine, and a copy of London's death certificate. The majority of Jack London's papers can be found at the Huntington Library, San Marino, Calif.

Box 4 contains the original materials found in Box 1 and is restricted.

Biographical / historical:

Jack London was an American author best known for his works Call of the Wild, and The Sea Wolf. Born in San Francisco in 1876, and largely self-educated, London wrote numerous short stories, novels and essays starting in 1895 until his sudden death of uremia in 1916.

For further information about Jack London see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_London and http://london.sonoma.edu/jackbio.html.

Acquisition information:
The Collection of Jack London Papers were given to and purchase by The Bancroft Library over many years including items from the Thomas W. Norris collection. All items in the collection are identified with respect to provenance on folders. Additions made to the collection include the Lucille Labourdette gift and the Forrest H. Sweet purchase.
Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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