James Sallis papers

Collection

Identifier: LaRC-1115

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The James Sallis papers contain drafts, notes, manuscripts, typescripts, and correspondence from seven novels and two non-fiction collections by James Sallis. Most of the manuscripts are from Sallis' Lew Griffin series of mysteries. The collection also contains correspondence with family, publishers, fans, and other writers such as Harlan Ellison and George Pelecanos.

Dates

1980s-1990s

Creator

Sallis, James, 1944- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Biographical / Historical

James Sallis is an American novelist, poet, and non-fiction writer primarily known for his mystery novels involving the fictional character Lew Griffin and his science fiction writing. In addition to the Lew Griffin series, Sallis has published ten additional novels, including Drive, three poetry collections, five short stories collections, three books on jazz guitar, as well as translated two french novels and edited four critical biographies and essay collections. The collection comprises the Lew Griffin series, his translation of Raymon Queneau’s Saint Glinglin, the Samuel Delany critical collection titled Ash of Stars, and The Guitar in Jazz.

Extent

13 Linear Feet (Collection contains 32 boxes. )

Language of Materials

Multiple languages

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically into series by publication.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated in 2010 by James Sallis.

Processing Information

Processed by Andrew Mullins, III in Spring 2018.

Subjects

Authors, American -- 20th century Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Delany, Samuel R.
Detective and mystery fiction Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Jazz Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Manuscript preparation (Authorship) Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
New Orleans (La) -- Fiction Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Science fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Typescripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus