The Last Man manuscript and typescript Fragments, undated

File — Box: 52, Folder: 10-12

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Partial and complete drafts of all of Noyes's published novels (including one children's novel), and some unpublished. Of note are a screenplay version of The Devil Takes a Holiday, two handwritten pages for a prose version of "The Highwayman," and the first edition manuscripts of The Secret of Pooduck Island and The Devil Takes a Holiday. There is also significant material for unpublished novels featuring the characters "Shadow-of-a-Leaf," "Anwyl" and "Yrma."

Dates

Creation: undated

Creator

From the Collection: Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Mostly in English, with some French and German.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Audio 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. The reel-to-reel tapes are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not 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.