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Collection Overview
| Size | About 180 items (7.5 linear feet) |
| Abstract | Jill McCorkle, author of novels and short stories. A native of Lumberton, N.C., McCorkle studied creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Hollins College. Her first two novels, The Cheerleader and July 7th, were published simultaneously by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill in 1984. Other published works of fiction include Tending to Virginia (1987), Ferris Beach (1990), and Crash Diet (1991), the latter a collection of short stories. The collection includes notes and draft material for both published and unpublished novels, short stories, and essays by Jill McCorkle; typescripts with copy-editing and technical notes and proofs for her published works, including notes from her editor, Shannon Ravenel; several items relating to her life and work, including a biographical essay and a book review; and drafts of fiction by other writers, including Madison Smartt Bell. |
| Creator | McCorkle, Jill, 1958- . |
| Language | English. |
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Subject Headings
The following terms from Library of Congress Subject Headings suggest topics, persons, geography, etc. interspersed through the entire collection; the terms do not usually represent discrete and easily identifiable portions of the collection--such as folders or items.
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Biographical Information
Jill McCorkle is writes novels and short stories. A native of Lumberton, N.C., she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1980 with a degree in creative writing. She received an M.A. in creative writing from Hollins College in 1981. Her first two novels, The Cheerleader and July 7th, were published simultaneously by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill in 1984. Other published works of fiction include Tending to Virginia (1987), Ferris Beach (1990), and Crash Diet (1991), the latter a collection of short stories.
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Scope and Content
This collection includes drafts, typescript manuscripts, and proofs of novels, short stories, and essays by Jill McCorkle, as well as several items relating to her life and work, and drafts of fiction by other writers.
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Series 1. Novels and Collected Short Stories, 1970s-1991.
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Subseries 1.1. The Cheerleader, ca. 1981-1984.
Draft material, production manuscript, and proofs. Draft material consists of early version of The Cheerleader. The production manuscript is a typed draft with technical notes. There are also two first proofs.
| Folder 1 |
Early Drafts #04620, Subseries: "1.1. The Cheerleader, ca. 1981-1984. " Folder 1 |
| Folder 2-7 |
Drafts of sections #04620, Subseries: "1.1. The Cheerleader, ca. 1981-1984. " Folder 2-7Folder 2Folder 3Folder 4Folder 5Folder 6Folder 7 |
| Folder 8 |
Production manuscript #04620, Subseries: "1.1. The Cheerleader, ca. 1981-1984. " Folder 8 |
| Folder 9-10 |
First Proof #04620, Subseries: "1.1. The Cheerleader, ca. 1981-1984. " Folder 9-10Folder 9Folder 10 |
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Subseries 1.2. July 7th, ca. 1982-1984.
A production manuscript with technical notes, a copy-edited, manuscript, an unrevised proof, and a master page proof.
| Folder 11-12 |
Production manuscript #04620, Subseries: "1.2. July 7th, ca. 1982-1984. " Folder 11-12Folder 11Folder 12 |
| Folder 13-14 |
Copyedited manuscript #04620, Subseries: "1.2. July 7th, ca. 1982-1984. " Folder 13-14Folder 13Folder 14 |
| Folder 15 |
Unrevised proof #04620, Subseries: "1.2. July 7th, ca. 1982-1984. " Folder 15 |
| Folder 16 |
Master Page Proof #04620, Subseries: "1.2. July 7th, ca. 1982-1984. " Folder 16 |
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Subseries 1.3. Tending to Virginia, ca. 1984-1987.
Early draft material, manuscripts, and proofs. Early draft materials consists of early versions of Tending to Virginia, including "It Will Always Be This Way," "The Pearson Girls," and "Emily's House," all draft manuscripts with editorial revisions. There are also successive revised draft manuscripts of Tending to Virginia close to its final form, and excerpts of sections, some with revisions. Other manuscripts include the author's review copy and the original copyedited manuscript. Proofs include the first revised page proof, the reading copy with second revisions, the author's review copy, and the final galley proof.
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Subseries 1.4. Ferris Beach, ca. 1987-1990.
Notes, early draft material, draft manuscripts with editing and technical notes, and galleys. Early manuscript versions of Ferris Beach, including "The Cemetery Tree" and "View From the Cemetery," written notes on scattered subjects in Ferris Beach, and drafts with revisions of various sections. There are also several successive draft manuscripts, some with revisions, with both production and copy-editing notes, and final galleys.
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Subseries 1.5. Crash Diet, 1980s-1991.
Drafts of stories, some with revisions and editorial notes; draft manuscripts; and galleys of a collection of short stories. Drafts consist of successive versions of short stories considered for inclusion in Crash Diet, some of which were not selected. There are also a draft manuscript for "Carnival Lights," the original version of Crash Diet, and a production manuscript for Crash Diet in its final form. Proofs include a galley with author's corrections, a page proof master set, second galleys with revisions, and a final galley proof.
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Subseries 1.6. From a Further Room,
1970s-1980s.
Unpublished novel, probably written around the time of The Cheerleader. Includes early versions of the novel, drafts of individual sections, and a draft manuscript of the final novel.
| Folder 142 |
Early version #04620, Subseries: "1.6. From a Further Room, 1970s-1980s. " Folder 142 |
| Folder 143 |
"Far From the Peaceful Shore"--excerpts #04620, Subseries: "1.6. From a Further Room, 1970s-1980s. " Folder 143 |
| Folder 144-147 |
Draft manuscript #04620, Subseries: "1.6. From a Further Room, 1970s-1980s. " Folder 144-147Folder 144Folder 145Folder 146Folder 147 |
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Series 2. Other Works, 1970s-1980s.
Short stories, autobiographical essays, and miscellaneous notes. Includes drafts and photocopies of Jill McCorkle's early published short stories, including "Carson," "Bare Facts," "The Spell of Her Beautiful Garden," an untitled story missing several pages, and an excerpt from an early version of Tending toVirginia; multiple drafts of McCorkle's essays on childhood and writing, some with revisions; and written notes and drafts of stories.
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Series 3. Works By Others, ca. 1981.
Three typescripts of short fiction pieces by other authors, including Madison Smartt Bell, probably written during McCorkle's studies at Hollins College.
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Series 4. Other Papers, ca. 1987-1990.
A biographical essay on Jill McCorkle and her work from the 1987 DLB Yearbook; a book review of Ferris Beach; and a letter regarding her participation in the Long Beach Festival of Authors.
| Folder 167 |
Other Papers #04620, Series: "4. Other Papers, ca. 1987-1990. " Folder 167 |