This collections contains the draft typescripts of several of Joan Lingard's children's books, as well as related material such as background notes, and some correspondence relating to Lingard's early works 'The Twelfth Day of July' and 'Across The Barricades' (the typescripts of these novels are not included within the collection). Also included are printed books donated with the archival material, many of which are signed first editions.
Joan Lingard Collection
This material is held atSeven Stories Archive
- Reference
- GB 1840 JL
- Dates of Creation
- 1969-2006
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 6 archive boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Created by Joan Lingard in the course of her writing career.
Arrangement
Material has been arranged as follows. The typescripts of Lingard's children's novels have been arranged by order of publication. The correspondence has been sorted by sender and then into chronological order.
JL/01 Drafts of Children's Books
JL/02 Notes
JL/03 Correspondence
JL/04 Books
Access Information
Accessible to all researchers, by appointment only.
Appraisal Information
Exact duplicates and blank pages have been removed.
Custodial History
Donated by Joan Lingard to Seven Stories in 2006.