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
Production1982-1986.
Description0.33 Cubic ft. (0.33 Cubic ft., 1 archival box)
Supplemental ContentFinding 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 restrictionNo 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 useLiterary 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 noteMaurice Sendak (1928-2012) was a Brooklyn, New York-born American artist, illustrator and writer of children's books.

Availability

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Joyner Manuscript Collection #1169.099 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE ✔ Available Request Material