Additional Papers of Alan Cheuse 1980, 1983-1986, and undated

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Additional Papers of Alan Cheuse, Accession #10726-a, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Additional Papers of Alan Cheuse, Accession #10726-a, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

These additional papers of Alan Cheuse consist of ca. 500 items (3 Hollinger boxes, 1 linear foot) 1980, 1983-1986, and undated, chiefly personal and professional correspondence. The collection also includes printed materials, book reviews, and three short stories by Cheuse, "Daughters of the Eighties," "Nights on the Cumberland Plateau," and "The Tennessee Waltz."

A few of the correspondents include: Michael Mewshaw (June 24, 1984); Esther Cohen of Adama Books (August 3, 1984); Dale Richardson (August 17, 1984); George Garrett (September 9, 1984; January 27, April 16 & 23, and June 20, 1985; March 1 & 22, April 3 & 30, 1986; and undated); Herbert Gold (October 1, 1984); James D. Houston (April 11, 1985); Bernard Malamud (May 28, 1985); William Holinger (July 23, 1985); William Kennedy (October 7, 1985; and February 24, 1986); Jonathan Yardley (October 24, 1985); Robert Draper (October 1, 1985; and January 3, 1986); and Jon Manchip White (November 30, 1984; April 10, 1985; January 8 & 23, and April 2, 1986).

Subjects in the correspondence include: Norman Lear (August 17, 1984); religious beliefs and politics (August 17, 1984); North American Transcription Service and Deutsche Welle (October 13, 1984); a description of life in Cologne, Germany (October 13, 1984); Cheuse's reviewing for National Public Radio (October 24, 1984); an anecdote concerning Katherine Anne Porter at Robert Frost's birthday party (December 5, 1984); Anne Sexton (February 25, 1986); and Bernard Malamud and his death (March 20, May 8, May 14, and May 19, 1986).

The folder of printed material has a notice of the memorial service for Bernard Malamud (May 17, 1986) and several notices of public readings given by Alan Cheuse.

Acquisition information:
Alan Cheuse of Fairfax, Virginia, placed his papers on loan to the Library on on October 22, 1987. The papers were purchased by the Library on September 11, 2003.
Physical description:
This colletion consists of ca. 500 items (3 Hollinger boxes, 1 linear foot).