Written works, prose publications and narration records, 1969-2020
Scope and Contents
This series documents Janis Ian’s extensive work as a writer and narrator beyond just her music. It includes published and unpublished prose, such as autobiography, poetry, fiction, essays, columns, and editorial contributions, as well as audiobook narration and related projects. The records encompass drafts, manuscripts, correspondence, event materials, and supporting documentation that illustrate Janis Ian’s evolution as an author, commentator, and educator.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-2020
Creator
- From the Collection: Ian, Janis (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use in the Special Collections and Archives reading room.
Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications for which Hutchins Library assumes no responsibility.
Biographical / Historical
This series documents Janis Ian’s literary works beyond just her musical career, including autobiography, poetry, science fiction, editorials, columns, and audiobook narration. It encompasses published works, drafts, correspondence, and related materials that reflect her evolution as a writer and social / cultural commentator.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 274 boxes_(general)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 277 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Dutch; Flemish
Arrangement
Owing to the close relationship between subjects pertaining to Janis Ian's writing, publications and narration; these records have been grouped together and organised where possible, either chronologically or alphabetically within their respective subject genres.
Repository Details
Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262
special_collections@berea.edu