Additional Papers Of Alan Cheuse 1989-1990

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

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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-k, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the papers of Alan Cheuse consists of five preliminary drafts of his novel The Light Possessed (formerly called The Rose in the Skull), 1989-1990, all containing corrections and changes in the text by the author and his editor. Also present is a folder of notes and suggestions (23 items) made by several different readers concerning The Light Possessedbefore publication.

Acquisition information:

Alan Cheuse of Fairfax, Virginia, placed his papers on loan to the Library on November 10, 1992. The papers were purchased by the Library on September 11, 2003.

Physical description:

This collection consists of five preliminary drafts of his novel The Light Possessed (formerly called The Rose in the Skull).