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Richard M. Elman Papers

A description of his papers at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

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.

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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.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Restricted.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Elman, Richard M.

Subjects

American literature -- 20th century.
American poetry -- 20th century.
Authors, American.
Novelists, American.
Poets, American.

Genres and Forms

Book reviews.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Essays.
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Poems.

Occupations

Authors.
Novelists.
Poets.

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Administrative Information

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)

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Inventory

The item-level inventory for this collection has not yet been converted to electronic format. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.

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