Guide to the Jaimy Gordon papers, 1967-2012

(bulk 1967-1976)

John Hay Library
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Tel: 401-863-3723
email:hay@brown.edu

Published in 2018

Collection Overview

Title:	Jaimy Gordon papers
Date range:	1967-2012, (bulk 1967-1976)
Creator:	Gordon, Jaimy, 1944-
Extent:	0.5 linear feet (1 document box)
Abstract:	This collection contains correspondence (letters, notes, note cards, postcards, off prints of literary reviews and publisher's announcements), photographs of the author, and typescript writings of short stories, poems, an academic essay, and a draft of the novel "Shamp of the city-solo" that Jaimy Gordon sent to and was collected by Laurence Eldredge and his wife, Betty Eldredge. Laurence Eldredge was a professor of English at Antioch College when Jaimy Gordon was and undergraduate at the college.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library
Collection number:	Ms.2013.002

Scope & content

This collection contains correspondence (letters, notes, note cards, postcards, off prints of literary reviews and publisher's announcements), photographs of the author, and typescript writings of short stories, poems, an academic essay, and a draft of the novel "Shamp of the city-solo" that Jaimy Gordon sent to and was collected by Laurence Eldredge and his wife, Betty Eldredge. Laurence Eldredge was a professor of English at Antioch College when Jaimy Gordon was and undergraduate at the college.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Gordon, Jaimy, 1944-
• Gordon, Jaimy, 1944- --Correspondence
• Eldredge, Laurence -- Correspondence

Subject Topics

• American authors -- 20th century -- Correspondence
• American literature -- 20th century -- Correspondence

Document Types

• Personal correspondence
• Short stories
• Poetry
• Fantasy fiction

Subject Topics

• Language and Literature

Arrangement

The Jaimy Gordon papers are arranged in 3 series.

• Series 1. Correspondence
• Series 2. Photographs
• Series 3. Writings

Biographical/Historical Note

Jaimy Gordon, American novelist and poet, and winner of the 2010 National Book Award for Fiction was born July 4th, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Antioch College in 1966 and received a MA in English from Brown University in 1972 and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing also from Brown University in 1976. She was one of the first Ph.D. graduates from Brown's Creative Writing Program. As the Writer in Residence for the R.I. State Council on the Arts, Ms. Gordon taught creative writing in Rhode Island public schools and community arts programs. She resides in Kalamazoo, Michigan where she taught creative writing in the MFA and Ph.D. programs of Western Michigan University. Her works have been recognized and featured at Michigan State University as part of their Michigan Writers Series. She is the author of the underground fantasy novel "Shamp of the city-solo" (Treacle Press, 1974). Her fourth novel "Lord of the misrule" (McPherson & Company, 2010) won the 2010 National Book Award for Fiction. Other works include "The rose of the West" (Woodbine Press, 1976), "The bend, The lip, The kid" (Sun Press, 1978), "Private T. Pigeon's tale" (Treacle Press, 1979), "Circumspections from an equestrain statute" (Burning Deck, 1979), "She drove without stopping" (Algoquin Books of Chapel Hill, 1990) and "Bogeywoman" (Sun & Moon Press, 2010).

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Jaimy Gordon papers, Ms. 2013.002, Brown University Library
Contact information:	John Hay Library John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Tel: 401-863-3723 email:hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Gift of Laurence Eldredge, March 7, 2012.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Joanna Katsune.
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2018
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

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