Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions on access to the Library's microfilms of the William Faulkner manuscripts in its custody; the microfilm may be consulted by any interested party, and it will be lent through the interlibrary loan system. Materials are constantly added. Long-term loans may be arranged. Use of the microfilm will be restricted to the premises of the borrowing library. No loans will be made to individuals. Researchers should enquire of the Manuscripts Division concerning availability of microfilm of manuscripts that are pertinent to their work. Most of the literary manuscripts in our collections written by Faulkner, both holograph and typescript, have also been published in facsimile in William Faulkner Manuscripts , 25 vols. (New York: Garland, 1986-87).

By the terms of the agreement by which the William Faulkner Foundation transferred the original manuscripts to the University, access to the original manuscripts is restricted (to ensure the survival of the physically-delicate originals) to doctoral candidates at the dissertation stage of their programs, and to certain mature scholars and critics. But even these researchers must demonstrate need to see the originals that goes beyond the requirements of most routine research. A doctoral candidate at the dissertation stage, or other qualified researcher who believes that his or her work requires access to the originals must correspond with the Curator of Manuscripts prior to arrival at the Library to obtain permission for access.

No microfilm, electrostatic, or other types of copies may be made of materials written by William Faulkner that are in our William Faulkner Collections. Other materials in the collections may be copied subject to the normal rules of the Library established under the conditions of the Copyright Act. All copying is performed by the Printing Services Department of the University.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Linton Massey-William Faulkner Collection, Accession #6271, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

A gift of Mr. Massey on 9 April 1960

Scope and Content

The Linton Reynolds Massey-William Faulkner Collection contains letters, manuscripts, films, recordings, and other Faulkneriana representing all areas and periods of the author's career; Faulkner family papers, and correspondence and manuscript materials of Linton Massey are also included. Holograph and typescript items include short stories, screenplays, speeches, letters, and the first page of "Twilight " ( The Sound and the Fury ). The collection fills seven Hollinger storage boxes and two maroon slipcases, or about four and one half shelf feet.

Additions have been made to this collection by other donors. That information is indicated in the description.

Arrangement

The listing is arranged in ascending numerical order by accession number. Items within each accession number are arranged with the convenience of the researcher in mind--some in strict chronological order, some separated into categories and then chronologically listed. The order of the listing follows the order of arrangement in the storage boxes to expedite the search for materials.