Stuart Wright Collection: Maurice Sendak papers.
| Author/creator | Sendak, Maurice creator. |
| Other author | Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822, creator. |
| Other author | Manheim, Ralph, 1907-1992 creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1982-1986. |
| Description | 0.33 Cubic ft. (0.33 Cubic ft., 1 archival box) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Papers of Maurice Sendak (1982-1986) consisting of partial, non-consecutive, uncorrected bound proofs of Nutcracker (1984) the fantasy by E. T. A. [Ernst Theodor Amadeus] Hoffmann (1776-1822) that became the basis of the ballet of the same name by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893); translated by Ralph [Frederick] Manheim (1907-1992); pictures by Maurice Sendak; also including loose manuscript items transferred from the Stuart Wright Book Collection volume entitled The Art of Maurice Sendak (1982-1985), by Selma G. Lanes, including letters by and about Maurice Sendak to Stuart Wright. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Stuart Wright Collection: Maurice Sendak Papers (#1169-099), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Purchased from Stuart Wright, 10/27/2011, 7/20/2012. |
| Biographical note | Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was a Brooklyn, New York-born American artist, illustrator and writer of children's books. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #1169.099 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |