Salman Rushdie papers, 1947-2008.

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Salman Rushdie papers, 1947-2008.

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The collection consists of the papers of Salman Rushdie from 1947-2008. The papers document Rushdie's entire professional career, beginning with the publication of his first novel in 1975 through his most recent writings, and demonstrate the wide range of his literary endeavors, as novelist, essayist, travel writer, political commentator, defender of free speech, and literary critic. The papers include journals, appointment books, and notebooks; writings by Rushdie, specifically manuscripts and typescripts of his fiction, nonfiction, scripts and other writings; writings by others about Rushdie in addition to writings by other that concern other subjects; correspondence, portions of Rushdie's personal papers, subject files which primarily contain material related to various organizations with which Rushdie was affiliated such as Article 19 and PEN American Center; publicity and public event photographs and other general photographs; printed material by and about Rushdie and other general collected printed material; memorabilia related to Rushdie, such as buttons, banners, and other objects; and audiovisual material, such as audio and video recordings of interviews, public appearances and other media events. Of particulate note in the collection is the digital material from four of Rushdie's computers in addition to a hard drive. The files currently available to researchers are from one of his earlier computers, a Macintosh Performa 5400; they date from 1992-2002, and consists of notes and drafts of Rushdie's writings and selected correspondence. Of particular interest is a small cache of email correspondence, representing Rushdie's first foray into this emerging form of communication in the late 1990s. See individual series scope notes for more information.

106.25 linear feet (215 boxes and 55 oversized papers (OP))

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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American Center of P.E.N.

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P.E.N. American Center is the American branch of an international organization of writers which includes poets, playwrights, editors, essayists and novelists. From the description of P.E.N. (PEN) American Center archives, 1922-2008 (bulk 1930s-1989) (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 247993823 The PEN Translation Fund was established by PEN America in the summer of 2003 through a gift from an anonymous donor in response to "the dismayingly low number of lite...

Rushdie, Salman

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Salman Rushdie (1947- ) is an Indian born British novelist, essayist, and critic. From the description of Salman Rushdie papers, 1947-2008. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233575208 ...

Article 19 (Organization)

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