Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hochman, Sandra.
- Abstract:
- The Hochman mss., 1956-2008, consists of the correspondence, scripts, drafts, films and other related material of poet and novelist Sandra Hochman.
- Extent:
- 12 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Hochman mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Hochman was born Sept. 11, 1936, in New York City to Sidney and Mae (Barnett) Hochman. She completed her undergraduate degree in 1957 from Bennington College, which was followed by studies at the Sorbonne. Twice married and divorced, Hochman has one daughter, Ariel Leve. A prolific writer, she has earned distinction in several genres including poetry, novels and the screen play for the film, Year of the Woman (1973). In 1963, she was awarded the Yale Younger Poets award for Manhattan Pastures.
- Scope and Content:
Writings include drafts and proofs of novels and other literary works by Sandra Hochman. Correspondence includes letters from Sandra Hochman to James T. Farrell and letters from Harvey Leve to Sandra Hochman. Personal contains financial papers, legal documents, and materials pertaining to Chile. Photographs are of mainly the Hochman family. Audio-Visual consists of DVDs and a VHS cassette tape of Year of the Woman. The Film series includes 35mm prints of Year of the Woman, and 8mm home movies of Sid Hochman.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2009
- Processing information:
Processed by Craig Simpson.
Completed in 2012
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Writings; II. Correspondence; III. Education; IV. Illustrations; V. Personal; VI. Photographs; VII. Print Material; VIII. Audio-Visual; IX. Films.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Hochman mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu