Joseph Amiel (AC 1959) Papers, 1956-1993

Amiel Papers, 1956-1993

4 records storage boxes, 2 archives boxes (5 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The bulk of the collection consists of typescripts, galleys and proofs of five of Joseph Amiel's novels, 1979-1993. Also included are class notes taken by Amiel for history and English courses at Amherst, 1956-1959.

Terms of Access and Use:

Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the Joseph Amiel Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items are restricted for preservation purposes.

Restrictions on use:

Requests for permission to publish material from the Joseph Amiel Papers should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Biographical Note

Joseph Amiel, attorney and writer of popular fiction, was born in New York City on June 3, 1937. He attended the Fieldston School and entered Amherst College in the Class of 1959. He attended Yale Law School and earned the LLB there in 1962. He has published the following books: Hawks (1979); Birthright (1985); Deeds (1988); Star Time (1991); and A Question of Proof (1993).

Scope and Contents of the Collection

This collection is organized into two series:

1. Transcripts, Galleys and Proofs of Amiel Novels
2. Amherst College Class Notes, 1956-1959

Information on Use

Terms of Access and Use

Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the Joseph Amiel Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items are restricted for preservation purposes.

Restrictions on use:

Preferred Citation

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

[Identification of item], in Joseph Amiel (AC 1959) Papers [Box #, folder #], Amherst College Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College Library

History of the Collection

Processing Information

Finding Aid:
Listed by:	Peter Weis, Archives Assistant
Updated by:	Peter Nelson, Assistant Archivist, 2002

Additional Information

Contact Information

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Robert Frost Library
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000

Phone: (413) 542-2299
Fax: (413) 542-2692

Email Reference Form: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives/askus
URL: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives

Language

English.

Series 1: TRANSCRIPTS, GALLEYS AND PROOFS OF AMIEL NOVELS

Birthright, Cardboard box, "Revised British Galleys"			Box 1

Clippings, Notes and Correspondence from Amiel Exhibition at Amherst College,	April 1987	1 folder	Box 1

Birthright, Marked proofs for British edition, 2 folders			Box 1

Birthright, Typescript, boxed			Box 2

Birthright, Typescript, 3 folders			Box 2

Birthright, "F and Gs", 1 folder			Box 2

Birthright, "TV Miniseries Bible," Typescript in pasteboard binding			Box 2

Deeds, Typescript, boxed			Box 2

Deeds, Typescript, 4 folders			Box 2

Startime, Typescript, boxed			Box 3

Startime, Typescript, 1 folder			Box 3

Startime, Typescript, boxed			Box 3

Startime, Typescript, 2 folders			Box 3

Startime, Notes and dust jackets, 1 folder			Box 3

A Question of Proof, Marked typescript, 2 folders			Box 3

Boxed drafts for A Question of Proof (with working titles):

Guilt and Innocence/False Witness			Box 4

A Crime of Passion			Box 4

A Crime of Passion			Box 4

Proof of Passion			Box 4

Trial and Error (A Question of Proof)			Box 4

Trial and Error (A Question of Proof)			Box 4

Boxed drafts for A Question of Proof:

A Question of Proof	1992 Aug		Box 5

A Question of Proof	1992 Dec		Box 5

A Question of Proof	1993 Jan		Box 5

A Question of Proof	1992 Jan		Box 5

A Question of Proof,		1 folder	Box 5

Notes for Proof of Passion/A Question of Proof,		1 folder	Box 5

Series 2: Amherst College Class Notes,	1956-1959

English 52	1958	Box 6: folder 1

History 64	1959	Box 6: folder 2

History 28	1958	Box 6: folder 3

History 28	1958	Box 6: folder 4

Philosophy 43	1958	Box 6: folder 5

English 43	1957	Box 6: folder 6

History 2	1956	Box 6: folder 7