Don Carpenter papers 1950-1993

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Don Carpenter papers 1950-1993

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The Don Carpenter Papers, 1950-1993, consist of writings, and a small amount of correspondence and biographical materials. The bulk of the collection consists of writings, including drafts, short stories, novels and screenplays, both published and unpublished. The materials found in the collection includes his drafts and final revisions of , , , and . Hard Rain Falling Getting Off The True Life of Story of Jody McKeegan Blade of Light A Couple of Comedians

Number of containers: 9 cartons; Linear feet: 11.25

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Bancroft Library

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Carpenter, Don

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Mailer, Norman

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Whalen, Philip

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