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| Creator: | Elman, Richard M. |
| Title: | Richard M. Elman Papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1956-1993 |
| Quantity: | 5.5 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | American author, novelist, poet. Collection contains correspondence (1956-1992); typescript essays, lectures, novels, poems, stories; and memorabilia, including financial and legal material, clippings, reviews, and photographs. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: | Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Richard Elman (1932-1997) was an American author, novelist and poet. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1955 and studied creative writing at Stanford, after which he embarked on a literary career producing novels, nonfiction, essays, book reviews, poetry and other pieces. He also worked as a journalist in Central America and taught creative writing at several institutions, including Bennington College, Columbia University, Sarah Lawrence, the University of Pennsylvania, Notre Dame, and Stony Brook University.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Richard Elman Papers includes correspondence (1956-1992); typescript essays, lectures, novels, poems, stories; and memorabilia, including financial and legal material, clippings, reviews, and photographs.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
Restricted.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Richard M. Elman Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Richard Elman.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: [Summit record]
Date: 25 Aug 1993
Revision history: 11 May 2010 - converted to EAD (MRC)
Inventory
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