Jane Langton papers
Scope and Contents
The Jane Langton papers spans the years 1970 to 2007 and documents Langton's research, writing, and publication process for all eighteen books in the Homer Kelly mystery series as well as Langton’s introduction to Acts of Light, a collection of Emily Dickinson poems. The papers contain correspondence from a variety of individuals, including professionals in the publishing industry, as well as files related to publicity of Langton's books.
Dates
- 1970 - 2007
Creator
- Langton, Jane (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Chronology: 1922 - Born December 30 in Boston, Massachusetts. 1943 - Marries William Langton. 1944-1948 - Receives Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy from the University of Michigan. Earns Master of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Michigan. Completes masters program in Art History at Radcliffe College. 1958-1959 - Attends the Boston Museum School of Art graduate program. 1961 - Publishes first novel, The Majesty of Grace. 1962 - Edgar Award nomination for The Diamond in the Window, Book 1 of the children’s series the Hall Family Chronicles. 1964-2005 - Publishes eighteen Homer Kelly mysteries. 1980 - Writes introduction for Acts of Light, a collection of Emily Dickinson poems. Wins Newbery Honor Book Award for The Fledging, Book 4 of the Hall Family Chronicles. 1984 - Edgar Award nomination for Emily Dickinson is Dead. Wins Nero Award for Emily Dickinson is Dead. 2005-2008 - Continues to write and publish Hall Family Chronicles. 2008 - The Transcendental Murder re-issued by Felony & Mayhem Press. 2008-2009 - Writes and publishes The Thurber Murder.
Extent
1.5 Cubic Feet (3 document boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The papers is organized in two series: Series I. Correspondence and Series II. Publicity.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Jane Langton, 2007.
Processing Information
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- Detective and mystery stories, American -- Women authors. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Jane Langton Papers
- Author
- Melissa Hulse
- Date
- 2009 March
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2011 October 21: Updated by BPL staff.
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