Jakes, John, 1932-....
Variant namesJohn Jakes was a popular writer of fiction. He started part-time in the 1950s while working in advertising. Then he became a full-time writer in 1971. He became widely known with the publication of his Bicentennial series of books in the 1970s. Historical fiction set during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War has been his specialty.
From the description of John Jakes papers, 1970-1990. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 63112694
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From the description of Letter of John Jakes, 1986. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456406
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| creatorOf | Jakes, John, 1932-. Papers, 1973-2010. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Jakes, John, 1932-. Brak in chains, [ca. 1970] / by John Jakes. | Ohio State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Howard, Robert West, 1908-. Robert West Howard papers, 1985-1993. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Jakes, John, 1932-. Ghoul's garden, [1970] / by John Jakes. | Ohio State University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Clauser, Suzanne. Heaven and hell / by Suzanne Clauser. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Jakes, John, 1932-. Letter of John Jakes, 1986. | Library of Congress | |
| referencedIn | Bruccoli, Matthew J. (Matthew Joseph), 1931-2008. Matthew J. Bruccoli papers 1894-2010. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Jakes, John, 1932-. John Jakes papers, 1970-1990. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Monterey Public Library. California History Room. Authors clippings : "J" [surname] folder 1945-1994. | Monterey Public Library | |
| creatorOf | Jakes, John, 1932-. California Gold : [correspondence]. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Biography -- Jakes, John. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library | |
| creatorOf | Clauser, Suzanne. Heaven and hell screenplay / by Suzanne Clauser. | Greene County Public Library | |
| creatorOf | Margulies, Leo, 1900-1975. Papers, 1946-1977. | University of Oregon Libraries | |
| referencedIn | White mss., 1932-1969 | Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington) |
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| associatedWith | Bruccoli, Matthew J. (Matthew Joseph), 1931-2008. | person |
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| associatedWith | Clauser, Suzanne. | person |
| associatedWith | Howard, Robert West, 1908- | person |
| associatedWith | Margulies, Leo, 1900-1975. | person |
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| associatedWith | Totten, Melissa. | person |
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