Jack and Charmian London correspondence and papers, 1894-1953.

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Jack and Charmian London correspondence and papers, 1894-1953.

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Largely correspondence of the Londons and their associates, the collection also contains 6 boxes of manuscript materials: short stories, articles, diaries, financial records, etc. belonging to Jack London. Correspondence of Charmian London, ca. 1905-1948. Original manuscripts by both Londons, mostly typescript and first carbon, many with holography notes, of short stories, articles, and books (Assassination Bureau and Martin Eden). Record of manuscript sales by J. London in his own hand, 1899-1916. Tramp Diary (MS). Plots for short stories and novels, purchased by J. London from Sinclair Lewis, typed with notes in hand by Lewis. Manuscript notes by London. Wills. Log of yacht Snark and ephemeral notes of 1906-1908 south sea voyage. Macmillan Company author's contracts. Passports. Notes made by London as correspondent in the Russo-Japanese War. Miscellaneous manuscript material by Jack London and Charmian London.

23 linear feet.

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Charmian Kittredge was born in Southern California and educated at home, developing excellent secretarial skills. A free spirit and devoted traveller, she married Jack London in 1905. The two shared an adventurous life of travel until London's death in 1916. Charmian wrote fiction, travel books, and biography, including the two-volume Book of Jack London. She was an intriguing personality in her own light, and a devoted promoter of Jack London's works. From the description of Charmia...