David Eddings Papers, 1931-2009. 1931-2009.

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David Eddings Papers, 1931-2009. 1931-2009.

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This collection encompasses Eddings' entire writing career, containing almost all the correspondence, holograph manuscripts, typescript versions, revisions, and page proofs for each of his 27 published volumes. Versions of more than a dozen unpublished works are also included along with short stories and plays that were rejected for publication. Eddings' education, army service, and teaching career are all documented. The Papers also contain photographs and personal correspondence, including his fan mail.

55 linear ft. (110 MS boxes)

Reed College Library

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Reed College Library

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Eddings, Leigh.

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Eddings, David

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David Eddings (1931-2009) graduated from Reed in 1954, the first two years being spent at Everett Junior College. Interested in acting and literature, Eddings wrote plays, short stories, and novels all his life. At the age of 41, he was finally successful at getting his work published when he changed genres from action/adventure to fantasy, which became phenomenally successful. Eddings wrote 24 fantasy novels and three other works during his career, many with his wife, Leigh Schall Eddings. ...