Books: Death and Life of the Great American City, 1961 - 2003
Dates
- Creation: 1961 - 2003
Scope and Contents
This subseries documents routine correspondence that was part of Jacobs's life as a well-known activist, writer, and speaker. It includes extensive correspondence about Jacobs's books and short writings, both from her editors and publishers, as well as response from critics and her readers. Publishing correspondence also includes some contracts, book proofs, and royalty statements. The subseries also contains requests to speak and solicitations for Jacobs feedback on urban planning writings and projects. This correspondence often includes the submitted manuscripts.
Creator
- From the Collection: Jacobs, Jane, 1916-2006 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tamagawa, Hidenori (Person)
Language of Materials
This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French and Japanese.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research. Letters of recommendation are closed due to privacy restrictions. Most audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Recordings on Umatic videocassette are not available for playback due to format impermanence and cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 5.0 Linear Feet (9 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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