James Jones typescripts.

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James Jones typescripts.

Collection of materials about Jones, copies of books published by Jones, and an original pre-publication manuscript of "From here to eternity".

2 boxes, 3 linear feet of books, 1 typescript.

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Jones, James, 1921-1977

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James Ramon Jones, known more commonly as James Jones (November 6, 1921 – May 9, 1977), was an American novelist known for his explorations of World War II and its aftermath. He won the 1952 National Book Award for his first published novel, From Here to Eternity, which was adapted for the big screen immediately and made into a television series a generation later. James Jones was born and raised in Robinson, Illinois, the son of Ramon and Ada M. (née Blessing) Jones. He enlisted in the Unite...