The Return of the Scarecrow manuscript - Editorial Notes, undated
Scope and Contents
Partial and complete drafts of all of Noyes's published novels (including one children's novel), and some unpublished.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 There is also significant material for unpublished novels featuring the characters "Shadow-of-a-Leaf," "Anwyl" and "Yrma."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
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.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Series: 3.0 Linear Feet (7 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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