Papers, 1973-2010.

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Papers, 1973-2010.

Collection consists of Notes and correspondence for the American Bicentennial Series (Kent Family Chronicles), California Gold, Homeland, On Secret Service, Savannah, Charleston ; pre-publication states of Homeland, In the Big Country, American Dreams, and On Secret Service, Charleston, Savannah, The gods of Newport ; screenplays and audio abridgements ; General Correspondence ; and Miscellaneous materials.

90 boxes.

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Jakes, John, 1932-....

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John 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 Author...