The Shoes of the Fisherman, 1963-1980

Containers:

Box 8

Component identifier:

Subseries 2_15

Content Summary:

This novel was first published in 1963. Papers include a fragment of typescript draft (41pp); reviews; and the typescript of West's preface for a signed limited edition publication by the Franklin Library, together with their publication notes (1980).

See also Series 9, Scrapbooks.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Approximately half the collection was acquired from West in a number of instalments under the Cultural Gifts Program during the period 1983 to 1992. A further large instalment of papers was donated to the Library in 2001 by West's widow, Joy, following his death in 1999. Two smaller additions were received in 2016 and 2018 from West's family.

Subjects:

Literature
Theology

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