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Detective and mystery stories

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 389 Collections and/or Records:

“Trouble in a Big Box”-early draft, plus a letter with comments from “Genie”, December 14, 2011

 File — Box 1736, Folder: 6
Abstract From the Series:

This donation consists of manuscript drafts and speeches written by author Judy Alter. Included in this collection are early drafts for Trouble in a Big Box, Danger Comes Home, No Neighborhood for Old Women, Cooking My Way Through Life with Kids & Books, and Texas is Chili Country. Also included is unpublished material related to “Gail Borden” and a Certificate of Copyright Registration for Great Texas Chefs.

Dates: December 14, 2011

“True West” magazine , January 1994; March 1995; January 1996; February 1996; May 1996; May 1997

 File — Box 1259, Folder: 2
Abstract From the Series:

Material donated from Alter's files; items include magazines, writer contracts, reviews, newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, and some research material.  All original folder titles appear in quotation marks.

Dates: January 1994; March 1995; January 1996; February 1996; May 1996; May 1997

“TRW"

 File — Box 4, Folder: 8-9
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series has been arranged in chronological order by date of the novel’s creation. This is the largest series, with the numerous Dancing Bear files documenting Crumley's changing ideas for titles and other aspects related to the novel. Although multiple drafts of each work are present, the drafts typically include only the first few chapters of the work. The specific portions of each work represented and any variant titles are identified by the folder...
Dates: 1983, undated

“Tunnels of Cu Chi” second draft (with Tim Hunter), undated

 File — Box 7, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Arranged in alphabetical order by title of screenplay, this series includes typescripts of screenplays based on Crumley’s novels Dancing Bear and The Last Good Kiss, as well others not based on Crumley’s novels.

Dates: undated

Two copies of magazine “Living with Panache” article on Judy Alter, page 16, undated

 File — Box 1377, Folder: 16
Abstract From the Series:

Donation includes research files, manuscripts, and drafts of the author’s work.

Dates: undated

Two typescript drafts (and correspondence from publisher) for “Cherokee Rose” or “Ride a Wild Horse” by Judy Alter, undated

 File — Box 0061
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.

Dates: undated

Typed manuscript and galleys for “After Pa Was Shot”, published by “William Morrow and Co.”, 1978

 File — Box 0014
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.

Dates: 1978

Typed manuscript that was never published titled, “I Wish I Lived in Eleanor Lee’s House” a novel by Judy Alter, undated

 File — Box 493, Folder: 12
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter

Dates: undated

Typed manuscript titled, “Potter’s Wife: A novel of Chicago” by Judy Alter; rejection letters, undated

 File — Box 493, Folder: 4
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter

Dates: undated

Typed manuscript titled, “Potter’s Wife” by Judy Alter with note: “An early version of a novel I still hope will come to something”, undated

 File — Box 493, Folder: 5
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter

Dates: undated

Typed manuscript (with emendations and printer’s notes); cover for “Libbie” by Judy Alter, undated

 File — Box 0014
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.

Dates: undated

Typed short story titled, “Prisoners”, which was published in “Collective Heart”, undated

 File — Box 493, Folder: 9
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter

Dates: undated

Typescript

 File — Box 1, Folder: 3-5
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series has been arranged in chronological order by date of the novel’s creation. This is the largest series, with the numerous Dancing Bear files documenting Crumley's changing ideas for titles and other aspects related to the novel. Although multiple drafts of each work are present, the drafts typically include only the first few chapters of the work. The specific portions of each work represented and any variant titles are identified by the folder...
Dates: 1965-1971

Typescript

 File — Box 4, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series has been arranged in chronological order by date of the novel’s creation. This is the largest series, with the numerous Dancing Bear files documenting Crumley's changing ideas for titles and other aspects related to the novel. Although multiple drafts of each work are present, the drafts typically include only the first few chapters of the work. The specific portions of each work represented and any variant titles are identified by the folder...
Dates: 1983, undated

Typescript for “Jessie” by Judy Alter, undated

 File — Box 0061
Abstract From the Series:

Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter.

Dates: undated

Typescript photocopy

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series has been arranged in chronological order by date of the novel’s creation. This is the largest series, with the numerous Dancing Bear files documenting Crumley's changing ideas for titles and other aspects related to the novel. Although multiple drafts of each work are present, the drafts typically include only the first few chapters of the work. The specific portions of each work represented and any variant titles are identified by the folder...
Dates: 1975