The Inventory
of the
Michael Avallone
Collection
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Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center
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Avallone, Michael
I . Printed M:l.terial Box 1 a . The Sear (reprint from Mike Shayne MY5tery Magazine 1964) b . Trouble at Travers Pharmacy (reprint from Mike Shayne Mystery
Magazine ) 1964 c. The Devil M3.y Care (from the Oneota Revi ew 1966) d . Send~ M:i.n From Intrex (from Saint .Magazine Jan 1967) e . Seven Miles From Intrex (from Saint M:i.gazine M:l.y 1967) f. Power The Ball Plateward ( from Super Sports 1957) g . The Thing in Evening Dress (from Mike Shayne Mystery M:l.g . M:l.y 1965) h . Case of the Amorous Nudes (from Stag Migazine Dec . 1963)
II. Misc. items
a . News clipping; profile of Avallmne with his holo. comnrent
b . photograph of Avallone
c . list of officers of Mystery Writers of America (Avallone is on
Board of Dirertors)
d . typed carbon profile of Avallone 2 p . signed by Avallone e . clipping from LA Times 1/8/67 (letter to editor from Avallone)
f . assorted promotional sheets
g. typed lists of books and assorted information (ie publishing, date,
type) with Avallone's holo. comments 10 p .
h. Cardboard with 1964 and 1965 writing activity.
III. 'lbe Thrush and the Eagles Affair
a . TIS from Avallone to whom it ma.y concern 3/ 11/ 67 l p . b . typescript 64 p.
Box 3 N. Violence and Velvet original typescript carbon 207 p. autographed inscription to Estelle Fox
V/ short stories and novelettes a. Corpses Are For Killing
typescript carbon 11 p. Box 1 b. Seven Miles From Intrex
typescript carbon 32 p. c . ! Question of' Love typescrlpt carbon 10 p. d. Some People Kill People typescript carbon 17 p.
Box 4 :VI. The M:l.n From Avon typescript carbon ( signed by Avallone) 175 p. VII. Swingin' in the Rain
typescript carbon 140 p. VIII. Above ! Whisper typescript carbon 229 p. with holograph corr.
Box 2 IX. Young Dillinger typescript carbon 152 p. signed by Avallone X. The M:l.n From Uncle# 1 typescript carbon 170 p. signed by Avallone
XI. misc. writings a. Remember the Alamo ( Noble recorgp narrated by Claude Rains) typescript 32 p. with holo. corr. and cozmnents
b . Gary Cooper, ! :temoir typescript 58 p. with connnents c. two insert chapters (typescript carbon f'or The Second Secret) 14 p. d. Death Boat typescript 5 p.
e. Sweet Violets typescript 6 p. f. Connie -----Get Your Gun typescript carbon 4 p.
XII Daughter of Darkness typescript carbon 237 p.
/ Box 3 XIII. Seven of Intrex a. typescript carbon 3 5 p. b. typescript carbon 34 p. XIV. Girl From Uncle # l (Birds of ! Feather Attair) typescript carbon 177 p. xv. Station Six Sahara typescript carbon 153 p. XVI. Girl From Uncle~ (The Blazing Attair) typescript carbon 175 p. Box 4 XVII 90 Gramercy Park a. typescript carbon plot outline 5 p. b. typescript carbon 196 p. XVIII Mistress of Farrondale a. tn,escript carbon plot outline 6 p. with halo. marks b. typescript carbon signed by Avallone 164 p.
XIX. Dark Cypress a. typescript carbon plot outline 2 p. b. typescript carbon 184 p.
Box 5 xx. Corridor of Whispers a. typescript carbon plot outline 8 p. b. typescript carbon 167 p. XXI Silent Silken Shadows
a. typescript carbon plot outline 7 p. b. typescript carbon 201 p. XXII Darkening Willows a. typescript plot outline 5 p. b. typescript carbon signed by Avallone p 195 p. XXIII. Heirloom of Tragedy a. typescript carbon plot outline 6 p. b. typescript carbon 180 p. Box 6 XXIV. Kaleidoscope a. original screenplay by R. B. and J. H. H. ca.rrington. Printed. b. typescript carbon of Avallone's novel based on screenplay 187 p. XXV. The Evil Men Do a. typescript carbon plot outline 11 p. b. typescript carbon signed by Avallone 172 p. XXVI. Terror at Deepcliff a. typescript carbon plot outline 6 p.
b. typescript carbon 165 p. XXVII The Victorian Crown a. typescript carbon plot outline 5 p.
b. typescript carbon signed by Avallone 165 p. Avallone, Michael
Addenda, April, 1967
Box 7 THE BLUE-EIED MJNSTER Debut Novel in 11The Felony Squad" Series•
Carbon typescript. 176 pp. Author's signature.
Printed material
"Corpses Are For Killingn in MIKE SHAINE MYSTERY MAGAZ 1NE March, 1967
P• 118
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Avallone, Michael Addenda., June., 1967
Box 7 THE FEBRUARY OOLL MURDERS , An Ed Noon Novel of Suspense
1. Title page. Typescripto Contains "Kriting History" and "Note".
Author's autograph signature and date.
2. Layout for chapter heading with printer's marks.
3o Carbon typescript with editor's holograph corrections. 175 PPo Avallone, Michael
Addenda September, 1967
Box 7 I. Small photograph of Avallone.
II. is OFF-COIDR CORPSE ( CADA.VER, CAD)
A. Typescript. 8 pp. (A halo. note explains that the 18th Ed Noon
novel: THE HORRIBLE MA.N grew out of this short story).
III. SAY GOODBYE TO INTREX
(published in The Saint M:i.gazine, October, 1967, as ADDREDD-Ilfl!REX, SAIGON). A. Typescript carbon. 40 pp.
Iv. "The Third Degree"
(mystery published by Writers of America, Inc.) February, 1967 issue.
(NOTE: Avallone mentioned on page 8.) Avallone, Michael
AcidenGla, 1968 Manuscripts Box 7 "flalter Egon (Short monologue written in 1949) Typescript carhon, 4 PP•
MANNIX {Based on TV Series) Typescript carbon, 164 pp.
Box 8 THE SEOOND SECRET Outline. Carhon typescript, 5 PP•
ant Avallone, Michael AtS Nov. 27, 1967 re outline.
IS THERE A TEEN-AGE DRIVER IN YOUR HJUSE?" Caraon typescript, 61 PP•
{Revision b7 M.A. of "A Guide For Parents" by Dr. Lawrence E. Schlesinger)
and "A Guide For Parents 11 , Xerox, ,o pp. by LS • THE INCIDENT (Novelization of screenplay) Typescript carbon, 170 pp.
SEACLIFFE lay Ecrina Noone ( pseud. )
a) Sett:lng copy. Typescript with editor's bolo. corro, 205 PPo
D) Title page with note: To Whom It May Concern, Signed. ay
M. Avallone, Feb. 13, 1968
c) Outline. Carlron typescript, 8 pp. ani title page, typescript
with holo. notes.
Box 9 3 rubber stamps with ad.vertisements for Avallone hooks.
Aciienda, April, 1968
Manuscript,ss Each has typescript note signed lay' Mr. Avallone.
DARK CIPRESS hy Eciwina Noone (pseud.) 1st draft. Carmon typescript with
some bolo. corr., 178 PPo
"Evelyn B. Grippo 1s notes on DARK CYPRFSS" Typescript with Mrs. Orippo's
bolo. corr., 29 PP•
90 GRAMERCY PARK by- Priscilla Dalton (pseud..) 3r• copy. Carbon typescript, 180 PPc
CORRIOOR OF WHISPERS by Emrina Noone (psewi.) 3r• oo-,y. Carbon typescript, 177 PPc
THE SIIDT SIUCEN SHAOONS by Priscilla Dalton (pseu.a.) 3rd copy. Carbon
typescript., 200 'PPo Avallone, Michael Page 2
Aa.cienda, April, 1968
Manuscripts cont.
Box_ 10 THE BROKEN SNUFFOOX by Dorothea Nile (pseua..) )rd copy. Carbon typescript,
163 PPo
THE MARBIE STAmcASE ey Dorothea Nile {pseud.) )ra copy. Carbon typescript, 166 ,,.
SEACLIFFE my- Edwina Noone (pseua.) Car'bon typescript, 209 pp.
THE HORRIBLE MAN Caroon typescript with some holoo corr., 168 l'P•
Add.encia, Spring, 1968
Manuscripts
Box 11 THE Gm.L FROM U.N .c.L.E.: The Devil-Down-Under Affair "Secona carbon"
Carbon typescript, 18S ,,~ A~'!;hor' s signature.
THE COFFIN THINGS (Ealier title t SWEET VIOLETS )
a) noutline for novel" Carbon typescript., 4 11h
b) Chapter One. Two versions: Typescript with holo. corr., 11 PPo
Carbon tY,escript, 11 pp. Signed.
c) Careon typescript, 172 pp.
Box 12 THE VAMPL1m CAMEO Two versionst careon tn,escript, 146 pp. eacho
Printed: Material relating to Edgar Allan Poe Awards Dinner, 1968
l. Program ro the Mystery Writers Annual Dinner. Signed twice by Avallone. References to him on pp. 12, 17, 19, and 230
2o 2 tickets to the dinner.
). Invitation to the dinnero Avallone, Michael Page 3
Aaaenca, Ji.me, 1968
Box l:2 ONLY ONE MORE MEIDDI Typescript, 211 PP• Signed. author's note:: " I 'built" the book around Arlen ant\ Mercer's ™ 2!! Black Magic" SWEET VIOLETS Later entitledt THE COFFIN THINGS Carbon tyy,escript, 254 PP•
Box 13 Printed items.
Envelope: a) Cover or !h!_ Saint MY:stery Magazine British Ed.itiono
Advertises story 91' MA in this issue.
b) Photocopy of printed letter from MA to the Etitors of
!!!! Spokesman, June 12, 1968 with signed holo. note to Dr. Gotlieb on same pageo
c) Poem by MA about death of Martin J~_uthe.r~.Killg• Printed in ------··------· . -- -·-~· . - • - -• -· ·--' -·------· --· ·------·· ~ Spokesman May, 1968 with s im}ed holograph note
to HID.
d) Carel preserved in plastic with names of executives of Mystery
Writers of Ameri~, Inc.
Cartoons 2 pen and ink cartoons by MA 4 x 6n For Mystery Vagazine, 1963. Preservea in plastico
Addenda, July, 1968
Printed
!h!_ Third Degree. Publication of They Mystery- Writers of America.
"A sample of sheets from old issues of TTD" 46 PPo Holograph note
from YA to Dr. Gotlie'b on first pageo Issues cover 1953 - 1963. Each
page has an article Dy or mentions MA.
1 1 ______Avallone, Michael L-:i. _ UOID_,___ .. ____DELL _ UNCLE in Segretissillo Arnoldo Mondadori, c 1968. Avallone, .Michael Page 4 Add.entia, September, 1968
Box 13 Printed items
Ad.rian, Kelly "Mike Avallone One of the Un-Angry Young Men" !!!!, Mystery
Lover's Newsletter Vo l. noo 5, June, 1968. Po 3. Holo. note "by Avallone on cover.
Avallone, Michael "Movie Memory Test l!,011 p. 459. Films in Review
Aug. Sept. 1968 Holo. note by Avallone on cover. "Avallone •s Credo When the 'Game' Gets Tough" 3 x 5" signo Holographo
------• -- · - - -c-_-~ Addenda October 1968
1) THE KILLING STAR. Novel. Pub. by Robert Hale, December, 1968.
Carbon typescript. Inscribed on title page. Few holograph corrections. 186 pp.
2) THE KILLING STAR. (To have been book 2 of a series, THE FELONY SQUAD). 1st draft.
Carbon typescript. 186 pp.
3) HAWAII FIVE-0. Novel. published by New American Library.
r.arbon typescript. Inscribed on title page. 165 pp.
Box 14 4) "Every Litter Bit Hurts" Short story.
a. 1st version called "Bob Black, Bob Black" typescript. 5 pp.
b. 2nd version typescript with holograph corrections. 7 pp.
c. 3rd and final version. Carbon typescript. Holograph corrections. 7 pp.
d. Editorial Comments by Robert L. Fish. Typescript, with holo. corrections.
3 PP· e. Note on the composition of the sto!7. Typescript. 1 p. signed by M. Avallone. Avallone, Michael
Addenda, 1969 -==c=c-----~ ---~ ------HAWAII FIVE-0 Novel. Box 14 Typescript with printer's marks. 165 PP•
~------NICK CARTER file
a. SLAUGHTER IN SAIGON. Novel, typescript, 50 pp.
b. 1st draft of 1st chapter of above. "My Fair Dragon Lady". Typescript with
holograph note. 24 pp.
c. Synopsis for RUN, SPY, RUN. Holograph, 2 pp. Typescript, 2 pp.
d. Memorandum on Nick Carter Novel no. 1, dated Sept. 3, 1963. From the publishers
re: the projected series. Typescript, 4 pp.
e. Outline and synopsis of Ni ck Carter novel no. 6. Typescript with holo. notations.
6 PP· f. Outline for OPERATION SCORCH, under pseud.of Sidney Stuart. Typescript with
holograph notations. 7 pp.
g. Original blueprint for Nick Carte~ series. Typescript with bolo. notation. lp.
July, 1963
h. M.A. 's reply to criticism by publisher re: series. Typescript with bolo. notations.
2 PP· i. Samuel H. Post (publisher) 2 TLS to MA. and L.K. Engel re: series. Sept. 11,
Oct. 9, 1963. MA TLS (carbon) toliL.K. Engel re: series. Nov. 7, 1968.
------·------1. 4 dust wrappers of Avallone novels.
2. 2 photographs of MA. Signed
3. THE KILLING STAR. Novel. Microfilm copy of the typescript.
Avallone, Michael
Addenda 1969
Manuscripts
Box 15 1) ASSASSINS DON'T DIE IN BED. Novel. Typescript with holo. corrections
and author's note. 206 pp.
2. MANNIX. Pilot script for TV series. Mimeo. With author's note in
holo. 51 pp.
3. THE INCIDENT. Film script. Mimeo with holo. correct.ions and author's
note. 151 pp.
Printed
"The Ugly Penny Murder". story in Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine. July, 1968 Avallone, Michael
Addenda, January 1969
Box 16 A)MISSING, Novel. March 1968. New American Library.
1) Carbon typescript with two holograph notations re: the composition.
Signed. 141 pp.
2) Carbon typescript. 141 pp.
B) "The Missing Gabriel Horn", Short story. Mike Shane Mystery Magazine.
Jan. 10, 1969
1) "Notes on the Writing". Typescript 1 p. signed.
2) "The Jazz Jungle" (previous title). Outline. Carbon typescript
with bolo. corrections. 10 pp.
3) Carbon typescript. Holo. note. 25 pp.
C) "Lonely Are The Great". (Preface written for reprinting of Cornell
Woolrich's THE BLACK ANGEL by Ace Books)
1) Draft. Carbon typescript with bolo. corrections. Signed. 2 pp.
2) Carbon typescript. Signed. 4 pp. ·
3) Published piece in The Third Degree. Nov., 1968
D) Memoranda re: "Is There a Teenage Driver in YOur House?" 3 pieces
E) "Letter To A Still Unknown Author". Published in The Writer.
Feb., 1969. Signed.
AVALLONE, MIKE
Addenda: February, 1969
Box 16 KRAKATOA, EAST OF JAVA. Novel, 1969
Typescript with halo. corrections and printer's marks, 210 pp.
Box 17 Mystery Writers' Annual. 1969 Edgar Allan Poe Awards Dinner. Program
signed by MA and Robert L. Fish, Hubert Brean, Joe Gores, et al.
Addenda: March, 1969
Box 17 KRAKATOA, EAST OF JAVA, March, 1969, Novel
Carbon typescript, 211 pp. with authcr' s autograph. Haynie, Robert Earle Letters concerning publication from: The New AmericH•, Library, 2 TLS,
Sept. 3 and Dec. 19, 1968.
"Production InformatiOJ•" concerning movie production: Photocopy of
of typescript, 11 pp.
Printed
"Some Noel Heroes from Wide Open Mike" by M. Avallone; The Third Degre~
(Published by the Mystery Wri.t,~rs of America, Inc.) January, 1969;
p. 5+ •
Addenda: June, 1969
Box 33 1) I REMEMBER DALLAS. Novel.
Typescript wit}, halo. corrections and printer's marks.
2) MY SECRET LIFE WITH OLDER WOMEN. by James Blaine (pseud.) 1968.
Carbon typescript, 152 pp. AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: July, 1969
Manuscripts
Box 18 1) THE DOCTORS. A novel based on the NBC-TV show.
a) Carbon typescript, 156 pp. (Folder 1)
b) Outline for THE DOCTORS. Carbon typescript with a few hol9grah
marks. Includes revised sections. Initialled by MA on page 1,
10 pp. (Folder 2)
c) Final·outline. Photocpy of typescript. Initialled by MA on
page 1, 6 pp. (Folder 2)
d) "Comments on 'The Doctors'". Typescript. Initialled by MA,
December, 1968, 1 page. (Folder 2)
e) Memorandum to Carol L. Klapper from MA regarding the book he is
preparing from the TV series, Carbon typescript, signed by MA.
July 29, 1968, 1 page. (Folder 2)
f) Correspondence: Ehrenthal, Herbert S., to Bugs, December 16, 1968. TLS. (Folder 2)
g) Monthly reports on "The Doctors" used by MA for research, January
June, 1968. Carbon typescript, 65 pp. MA's initials on March, p.1.(F.2)
h) "Story Projections for 'The Doctors'" used by MA for research.
Typescript. (Folder 2)
1. Second quarter of 1968, 21 pp.
2. From mid-July 1968, written by Rita Lakin and Rick Edelstein,
29 pp.
Printed Items
1) "She's Bonnie, I'm Clyde" Article by MA in California Writer's
Magazine, April, 1969. (Folder 2)
AVALLONE, MIKE
Addenda: July 1969
Box 18 1) HAWAII FIVE-0. Novel.
Carbon typescript with holograph notation by author, 160 pp.
2) "The Cup That Cheers". Short story (later expanded to novel
WHEN WERE YOU BORN?) July 16, 1969. Typescript with author's
holograph note, 7 pp.
3) "One Lolita Too Many". Short story (later expanded to novel
WHEN WERE YOU BORN?) July 15, 1969. Typescript with author's
holograph note, 11 pp.
4) "Coffee and •••• ". Short story (later published as COFFEE CRIME,
an Ed Noon mystery). 1946. Typescript with author's note signed,
7 PP•
AVALLONE, MIKE
Addenda: September 1969
Box 19 1) Steinbeck, John.TLS to MA. November 12; 1962.
2) THE DOOMSDAY BAG. Novel. To be published December 1969.
Typescript with holograph note of explanation by author, 186 pp.
3) HAD AMY LATELY by Troy Conway (Pseud.)
Typescript, signed, 206 pp.
4) THE MAN- EATER by Troy Conway (Pseud.)
Typescript, signed, 200 pp.
5) COME ONE, COME ALL by Troy Conway (Pseud)
Typescript, signed, 210 pp.
6) Note of explanation by MA on how and why the three Troy
Conway novels were written. 1 p. typescript s_igned.
Box 20 7) DEATH OF A .300 HITTER. Memoirs, unpublished.
Typescript with author's note of explanation, signed, 178 pp.
8) MITZI. Novel. Unpublished.
a) Typescript with author's note of explanation, signed, 145 pp.
b) Freeman, Lucy. ALS to MA re: MITZI. July 7, 1969.
c) PREFACE for MITZI by Lucy Freeman.
Typescript with holograph corrections, 2 pp.
9) 3 Printed pieces re: MA.
10) Correspondence with New American Library re: MA books.
5 pieces. January-April, 1969.
AVALLONE, MIKE
Addenda: October, 1969
Box 20 1) Membership cards for 1968 and 1969 in Mystery Writers of America, Inc.
2) MOVIE CRAZY. Begun as a novel; rewritten as novelette entitled THE MAN
WHO LOST IT AT THE MOVIES. Spring, 1969.
Typescript with notation by author, 17 pp.
3) "The Murder of Mr. Excitement". Short story. Typescript, signed, 9 pp.
4) "The Italics are Mine". Carbon typescript, 6 pp.
5) Outline of proposed book entitled CONNIE GET YOUR GUN. Typescript,
signed, 4 pp.
Addenda, December, 1969.
THE BLOODY OWL Ed Noon's 19th Case. Carbon ~script 179 PP• Author's signatrire. AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
Manuscripts
Box 21 1) HAD ANY LATELY? (Alternate title SEX AND THE SINGLE SWINGER) by
Troy Conway (pseud). Paperback Library, c. 1969.
Carbon typescript with some holograph notations, 206 pp. (#1).
2) THE BLOW YOUR MIND JOB. (Alternate title THE AMAZON AFFAIR) by
Troy Conway (pseud). Paperback Library, c. 1970.
Carbon typescript with some holograph notations, 197 pp.
Dated March 1970. (#2).
3) I'D RATHER FIGHT THAN SWISH. (Alternate titles: THE DOUBLE AGENT,
OPERATION SWITCH, THE BIG SWISH, BLOW THE SPY DOWN) by Troy
Conway (pseud) Paper back Library, c. 1969.
Carbon typescript with some holograph notations, 195 pp. (#3).
4) A GOOD PEACE (Alternate title: LET'S GET NAKED!, THE '69 AFFAIR).
by Troy Conway (pseud). Paperback, c. 1969.
Carbon typescript with holograph notation, 178 pp. (#4).
Box 22. 5) THE BIG BROAD JUMP (Alternate title: THE SILVER PILL) by
Troy Conway (pseud).
a) Carbon typescript with holograph notation, 201 pp. (#5).
b) carbon typescript with holograph notation, 201 pp. (Dedication
differs from "a"). (1/6).
6) THE DOOMSDAY BAG (Alternate titles: THE DEADLY GRAB BAG, THE MAN
WITH THE BAG). New American Library, 1969. (#7).
a) Typescript with holograph corrections and printer's marks,
186 pp. Initialled and dated December 9, 1969.
b) Synopsis. Carbon typescript with holograph notations, 2 pp.
c) 3 TLS from publisher. June 18-December 2, 1969. page 2
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
7) THE FEBRUARY DOLL MURDERS. New American Library, 1967. (#8).
a) Carbon typescript with some holograph notations, 171 pp.
1963-1964.
b) Correspondence from publishers, New American Library and W.H. Allen
& Company (London). 8 TLS. December 7, 1965-December 20, 1967.
Box 23 8) HAWAII FIVE-0 #2 (TERROR IN THE SUN). New .American Library, c. 1969.
(/19).
a) Typescript with holograph corrections and printer's marks, 160 pp.
b) Rough outline. Typescript with holograph notations, 2 pp. Also,
carbon typescript copy with holograph. notations, 2 pp.
c) "Advance program notice from CBS Enterprises- 'Hawaii Five-O'".
Mimeograph with holograph notations, 1 p. MA based his book on
the television series.
d) "1968-69 Program Information CBS". Xerox with holograph notations,
1 p.
e) CTLS from MA to publisher, June 24, 1968.
TLS from publisher, January 23, 1970.
9) "Kill Them Silently". Signed typescript with holograph corrections,
8 pp. With typescript note explaining it later was used as part of
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHAOS. (//10).
10) THE NIGHT BEFORE CHAOS. Rough draft of first chapter. Carbon typescript
with holograph notations, 5 pp. Two copies of pages 2 and 3. (#10).
11) ''Mask for Murder" by Brett Halliday. (pseud. for Davis Dresser).
Ghostwritten and signed by MA. Carbon typescript with holograph
corrections and typescript explanation, 25 pp. (#10).
12) Spiral notebook containing some impressions of movies and drawings,
1940-1941. Holograph, Ca. 50 pp. (#10). page 3
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
13) "Outline for the COXEMAN Book Series". Typescript, 1 p. (1110).
14) THE MAIN ATTRACTION by John Patrick. Adapted as a novel by
Steve Michaels (pseud. for MA). Belmont Books, 1963. (1110).
a) Synopsis. Signed xerox typescript with holograph.notations and
typescript note of explanation, 3 p. (Synopsis of the movie
from which MA's book was based).
b) 3 newsclips re: the MGM movie.
15) THE BARNEY ARLUCK STORY (Tentative title). Unpublished true story
of the Louis Hoffner case. (1111).
a) Signed typescript note of explanation dated January 16, 1970, 1 p.
b) Outline of story. Xerox t:typese~~Pt. :w1.t:h holograph note, 3 pp.
c) Ca. 30 xerox newsclips re: Barney Arluck and the murder case he
was involved in. Many with holograph notations, probably by Arluck.
d) "And Justice for All". Carbon typescript with holograph corrections,
7 pp.
e) "Death in Queens". Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 10 pp.
f) Letter of Agreement. CTL signed by MA and Bernard Arluck.
g} Garon, Jay (Author's representative). 2 TLS to MA. October 31, 1967
and November 20, 1967.
h) Arluck, Barney. ALS to MA. No date.
Printed Items. (f/12).
1) Stag Annual. No.7, 1970. "The President has Vanished!" by MA.
Page 38. Signed copy.
2) Mystery Writers' Annual. 1970. Popular Library advertisement
mentioning MA. Page 31. Signed copy. page4 AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
3) 'Mike'Shayne Mystery Magazine. May 1969. "The Missing Gabriel Horn".
by MA. Page 94.
4) Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine. October 1961. "The Killer Was
Anonymous" by MA. Page 36.
5) Popular Bridge. November/December 1969.
Von Elsner, Don. "There's Always a Way OUt". Makes use of MA's
character Ed Noon in the story. Holograph note by MA.
6) East Brunswick Adult School. Spring 1970.
Schedule of classes. "The Written Word" taught by MA. Signed.
7) Middlesex County Youth Arts Month Opening-Week Festival.
February 25, 26, and 28, 1970. Broadside. MA speaker.
8) Totem Pole. June-September 1968. Mimeograph, 8 pp.
MA mentioned several times.
9) 2 cards listing some of MA's published books.
10) 2 newsclips mentioning MA.
11) The Third Degree. Publication of Mystery Writers of America, Inc.
a) May 1966. "Epitaph for a Writer". Poem by MA, page 4.
MA mentioned on page 5. Signed.
b) July/August 1966. MA mentioned on Page 13. Signed.
c) February 1967. MA mentioned on pages 8 and 9. Signed.
d) August 1967. Letter by MA on page 2. Signed.
e) January 1968. "The Horizontal Fan". Poem by MA, page 4. Signed.
f) September/October 1969. MA mentioned on page 4. Signed.
g) November 1969. "The Title Bag" by MA, page 7. 3 copies. All signed. page 5 AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
Box 24
Correspondence
Many letters have holograph notes by MA.
1) General Correspondence. (#13).
1 Birthday card
1 Postcard
1 TLS, April 7, 1969.
2) This Week. (With signed holograph note of explanation dated
March 18, 1970 laid in). August 9, 1963-May 6, 1965. (#14).
19 TLS
1 CTL
1 ALS
3) THE MAN FROM AVON. Mostly with publisher. July 29, 1966-
February 3, 1969. (#15).
1 Xerox memo, 5 pp. with holograph marks
3 TLS
1 Xerox TL (Fan letter)
1 newsclip
Synopsis dated June 28, 1966. Xerox typescript with holograph
notations, 6 pp.
4) Popular Publications (With signed holograph note of explanation
dated January 16, 1970 laid in). October 4, 1950-February 9, 1966.
(//16).
24 TLS
5) Playboy. (With signed holograph note of explanation dated
March 18, 1970 laid in). October 4, 1962-June 23, 1969. (#17). 20 TLS
4 ALS page 6
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
6) Belmont Productions, Inc.; Correspondence with the Editor
Samuel H. Post and his secretary GAil Wendroff. (With signed
holograph note of explanation dated March 18, 1970 laid in).
July 26, 1962-September 9, 1969. (#18).
34 TLS
2 ALS
2 TL
1 Postcard
1 TLS photocopy
1 Christmas card
2 CTL
1 Carbon memo
7) Fawcett Publications (With signed holograph note of explanation
dated March 18, 1970 laid in.)
May 27, 1952-December 5, 1968. (#19).
22 TLS
1 CTL
1 ALS
8) Arthur, Robert (Mystery Writer). (With signed typescript note
of explanation dated December 1, 1969 laid in). 1962-1969. (#20).
10 TLS
2 ALS
1 Postcard
Including:
Train schedule
Kirk & Nice (Funeral Home) Brochure page 7 AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
9) Boucher, Anthony (Mystery writer and critic). (With signed
typescript note of explanation dated December 14, 1969 laid in).
1950-1969. (#21).
26 TLS
5 TL
5 CTLS
2 CTL
1 ALS
3 Postcards
Including:
Fox, Estelle (Mystery hobbyist). 2 TLS. March 3, 1961 and
January 19, 1969.
MA to Don Von Elsner, TLS. August 30, 1965.
Cuff, Gladys (Short story writer). TL, no date.
Ad for BUT THE DOCTOR DIED by Craig Rice.
Proof of book cover for THE SPY IN THE OINTMENT by Donald E. Westlake
2 newsclips
Typescript with holograph notations, 14 pp.
10) Carroll, Thomas D. (Writer). (With signed holograph note of Jan.16, 1970
laid in). February 23, 1963-January 21, 1969. (#22).
63 TLS 4 CTL
20 ALS 3 Postcards
1 TL
Including: About Face. December 21, 1964 & August 30, 1965. Publication of the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
1 Newsclip
1 Photograph page 8
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: 1970
Miscellaneous (//23)
1) 1 Color photograph of MA.
2) 1 Tape of MA on "The Wendy Barrie Show". October 31, 1968.
3) 1 Ink stamp: "Michael Avallone says: WATCH FOR 'ASSASSINS DON'T DIE
IN BED'". AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: June 1970
Box 25 1) THE CUNNING LINGUIST. New York Paperback, 1970.
Carbon typescript, 201 pp.
2) THE HORNET'S NEST. Popular Library, 1970.
a) Screenplay by Oscar Saul. Mimeograph, 142 pp.
b) Carbon typescript; 196 pp.
3) ONE MORE TIME. Popular Library, 1970.
a) Xerox of typescript screenplay by Michael Pertweei 137 pp.
b) Carbon typescript of novel adapted from screenplay, 198 pp.
4) BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES.
a) Xerox of typescript screenplay by Paul Dehn, 1Q9ipp.
b) Carbon typescript of novel adapted from screenplay by MA, 157 pp.
c) Publicity material, 6 pp.
d) Correspondence, 1969-1970. None by MA.
4 TLS
1 CTL
1 Xerox TLS
Box 26 5) THE LAST ESCAPE. Popular Library, 1970.
a) Shooting script by Philip Salzman. Xerox typescript, 113 pp.
b) Novel adapted from script. Carbon typescript, 150 pp.
c) Explanatory note, TLS, by MA. March 13, 1970. AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: July-December, 1970
A. MANUSCRIPTS
Box 2 7 Folder 1 1. ALL SCREWED UP. "Troy Conway" (pseud.) Paperback
Library, 1970
Carbon typescript, 192 pp. (with holograph
notes by MA on 2 title pages
2. A BULLET FOR PRETTY BOY. By MA. Based on screen
play by Henry Rosenbaum.
Folder 2 Carbon typescript, 160 pp. (With signed type~
script note by MA)
Folder 3 3. DEATH DIVES DEEP (first titled THE WATER PEOPLE).
New American Library. To be published, 1971
a. Carbon typescript, 178 pp. (with holograph
note by MA on title page).
b. Chapter title work sheet, holograph on cardboard.
Letters
c. 11 TLS from New American Library, 1969-1970
d. Dust jacket copy for British edition, carbon
typescript, 1 p. (with holograph note by MA)
Box 28 Folder 1 4. THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY Series. Modern Literary
Editions, 1970
a. THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY Ill. Carbon typescript,
155 pp. With outline, carbon typescript, 2 pp.
Folder 2 b. THE HAUNTED HALL #2. Carbon typescript, p.
16-150. With signed . typescript note by MA,
1 p. AVALLONE, MICHAEL Page 2 Addenda: July-December, 1970
A. MANUSCRIPTS (cont.)
Box 28 Folder 3 c. KEITH, THE HERO. #3. Carbon typescript,
150 pp. With synopsis, carbon typescript, 1 p.
Folder 4 d. Related material
i. Correspondence
Rosen, Robert L. (Screen Gems, Vice
President) to Jim Bryans (Popular
Library) TLS, May 11, 1970. Sent on to
MA with holograph note by JB.
Masour, Myrna (Screen Gems) to Jim Bryans,
TLS, May 26, 19_70
MA to Jim Bryans, CTLS, August 20, 1970
ii. Photograph of Simone, dog on the TV show.
iii. 2 promotional leaflets.
iv. Holograph notes by MA's wife on phone
call, September 2, 1970
v. 2 scripts from TV show, typescript mimeo,
35 pp. and 38 pp.
Short story
Folder 5 "The Missing Gabriel Horn" from Mike Shayne Mystery
Magazine. 1969
Proof sheets, 18 pp. AVALLONE, MICHAEL Page 3
Addenda: July-December, 1970
A. MANUSCRIPTS
Non-Fiction
Box 29 Folder 1 1. "How I Sold A Series of Paperback Mystery Novels 11
a. Writer's Digest. January, 1971
b. Carbon typescript with holograph corrections
and notes, 4 pp.
c. Polking, Kirk, to MA, TLS, December 16, 1970.
(with holograph note by MA)
2. "The Italics Are Mine". 1969
Typescript mimeo, 6 pp.
3. "Kiss My Deadly Typewriter 11539". The Ellery Queen
Canon Bibliophile, July, 1970
Carbon typescript, with holograph notes, 3 pp.
4. "Lonely Are The Great". October, 1968. Tribute to
Cornell Woolrich.
Carbon typescript with holograph note, 4 pp.
5. "Some Noel Heroes From Wide Open Mike11 The Third
Degree, 1968
Carbon typescript, 3 pp.
6. "An Open Letter to The Third Degree" The Third
Degree, January 1970
Carbon typescript, 2 pp.
7. "The Title Bag" Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. July-, 1970 Carbon typescript with holograph corrections and note, 4 pp. AVALLONE, MICHAEL Page 4 Addenda: July-December, 1970
A. MANUSCRIPTS (cont.)
Box 29 Folder 1 8. "Jonathan Latimer" A tribute. November, 1969
Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 1 p.
9. "Grand Master" Poem for Cornell Woolrich. The
Third Degree, November, 1968
Carbon typescript, 1 p.
10. "The Doomsday Bag At the Barber Shop" Page no. 1
(carbon typescript); holograph note explains that
MA used this page to show a writing class how to
set up a title page.
General Folders
Box 29 Folder 2 1. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 12 TLS: 1 ALS. 1958-
1967, to MA. With explanatory note by MA (in
holograph) on manila folder
Folder 3 2. Movie and TV awards from Mystery Writers of America.
1963-1969.
Lists of nominees, ballots, correspondence, clippings.
Ca. 50 pieces.
Including:
i. Holograph explanatory note by MA on
manila folder
ii. Ellin, Stanley, to MA APCS, January 9,
1966. Also. 2 lists of nominees, signed,
with choices indicated: 196 and 1967
awards AVALLONE, MICHAEL Page 5 Addenda: July-December, 1970
General Folders (cont.)
Box 29 Folder 4 3. Advertising copy for Mystery Writers' Annual.
1965-1969
a. 1968 and 1969 MWA
b. Correspondence, forms, lists, etc. 16 pieces.
Folder 5 4. Mystery Writers of America: Minutes of meetings
and Information sheets concerning Annual Awards.
1966-1970 •• Typescript mimeo, Ca. 100 pp. Also:
3 invitations to Awards Dinner, 1966, 1967, 1970
Folder 6 1. Publicity clippings, 2 pieces
2. Bibliography of MA. September, 1970. Typescript
mimeo, 1 p.
3. "August Releases From Popular Library" 1970.
Brochure.
4. Printed cards listing some of MA's books, 11 pieces.
Letters
1. Photocopy of ALS FROM Cherie Binder to E. B.
Grippo (Ace Books), February 22, 1970. Miss
Binder is a mentally disturbed person who
thought that she had written DARK CYPRESS
under the pseudonym of "Edwina Noone"
Also: photocopy of Grippo's TLS reply of March 6;and TLS from Grippo to MA, March 6 enclosing copies of letters.--on this TLS is a
_holograph note from MA to "Jay".
2. Bailey, Pearl to MA, !LS, November 10, 1969.
With holograph note by MA. AVALLONE, MICHAEL
Addenda: February-May 1971
Manuscripts
Box 30 1) THE CRAGHOLD LEGACY by Edwina Noone (Pseudonym).
a) Prospectus for paperback book series. Carbon typescript with
holograph notes by MA, 10 pp. (#1).
b) Carbon typescript with a few holograph corrections, 175 pp. (#2).
c) Page proofs.
2) DEATH DIVES DEEP.
Setting copy. Typescript and carbon typescript with holograph
corrections, 179 pp. (#3).
3) LITTLE MISS MURDER.
Carbon typescript with a few holograph corrections, 194 pp. (#4).
4) THE PENETRATOR by Troy Conway (Pseudonym).
Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 199 pp. with signed
holograph note by MA on title page. (#5).
Box 31 5) A STIFF PROPOSITION by Troy Conway (Pseudonym).
Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 195 pp. (#1).
6) THE THIRD WOMAN IS DEATH by Jean-Anne de Pre (Pseudonym).
a) Outline. Typescript photocopy with holograph notes and
corrections, 10 pp. (#2).
b) Holograph notes on cardboard sheet. (#2).
c) Carbon typescript with a few holograph corrections, 244 pp. (#3).
7) "The Italics Are Mine". Signed essay. Typescript mimeograph, 6 pp.
(/14). page 2
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: February-May 1971
Printed Material
1) "From the Locked Room Upstairs" by Celia Fremlin. In Ellery Queen's
Mystery Magazine, April 1968. The foreword to this story mentions MA.
2) "All's Not Right With The World" by MA. In Suburban Weekly (Parlin,
New Jersey), January 13, 1971.
3) Course catalog for East Brunswick, New Jersey High School, 1970-1971.
MA taught course on creative writing. With signed holograph note by MA.
4) Complete catalog from New American Library, 1971.
5) Miscellaneous pages from The Third Degree with mention of MA.
5 tearsheets.
Correspondence 1960-1971 (1/5)
All to MA unless otherwise noted.
11 ALS
74 TLS
3 CTLS (2 by MA)
10 Postcards
1 Typed mimeograph signed
11 Miscellaneous pieces
Including:
Anderson, Pqul. TLS, September 21, 1964.
Avallone, Michael. TLS to Richard Lockridge, November 3, 1967.
Barth, Catherine. 9 TLS and 4 Postcards, 1962-1965.
Brean, Herbert. TLS, March 12, 1965; ALS to Catherine Barth, no date. Brennan, John. TLS, March 17, 1963.
Brown, Wenzell. 2 ALS, no date. page 3
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: February-May 1971
Correll, Boyd. 5 TLS, 1962-1964.
Davis, Dorothy Salisbury •. 2 TLS, March 24 and April 2, no year.
De La Torre, Lillian. ALS, January 10, 1963.
Dewey, Tom. ALS, no date.
The Gordons. TLS, March 7, 1965.
Green, Alan. TLS, January 14, 1963.
Holloway, Teresa. 2 TLS, July 31 and September:22, 1964.
Howard, James A. TLS, July 1, 1964.
Hughes, Dorothy Belle. 2 TLS, February 2 and February 26, 1965;
Postcard, July 8, 1963.
James, Breni. TLS to Catherine Barth, April 27, 1965.
Johns, Veronica Parker. 3 Christmas cards, signed.
Kane, Frank. 2 TLS, April 5 and September 11, 1962.
Kendrick, Baynard. TLS, February 1, 1963.
Lanham,. Ed_. ALS, ~ebruary 23, 1965. Lesser, Milton see MarJtowe, Steve Lewis," Lucille Camps. · TLS, May 2, 1963.
Linington, Elizabeth. 3 TLS and 1 CTLS, no date.
Lockridge, Richard. TLS, no date.
Lyon, Dana. TLS, February 6, 1970.
Marlowe, Steve. TLS, October 24, 1962. Cat as Lesser, Milton, 1928-
McKimmey, James. 2 TLS, June26 and July 5, 1965.
Morrow, Susan. TLS, November 13, 1966.
Norman, Charles. TLS, January 14, 1969.
Palmer, Stuart. TLS, October 10, 1964.
Philips, Judson TLS, January 16, no year
Preston, James. TLS, July 21, 1964.
Roeburt, John. TLS October 20, no year page 4
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: FEbruary-May 1971
Skinner, Mike. TLS, FEbruary 26, 1967.
Thompson, Lewis. TLS, February 12, 1961
Tyre, Nedra. Postcard, December 31, 1961. AVALLONE, Michael Addenda: July, 1971
Box 33 MANUSCRIPTS - Novels 1. KEITH PARTRIDGE, MASTER SPY. 1971. By Vance Stanton (pseud.) Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 151 pp. 2. THE GRAGHOLD CREATURES. 1971. By Edwina Noone (pseud.) Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 168 pp. 3. A SOUND OF DYING ROSES. 1971. By Jean-Anne de Pr, (pseud.) a. Carbon typescript -with holograph corrections, 230 pp. b. Outline: Carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 8 pp.
MISCELLANEOUS 1. Mystery Writers of America,. Inc. News Letter - May, 1971. With an article on Avallone. 2. "The American Regional Mystery" with article mentioning Avallone on p. 30, by Marvin Lechman. Xerox 3. Printed card with list of books by Avallone page 2
AVALLONE, MICHAEL Addenda: May -December 1971
4) Newsclip mentioning MA, October 6, 1971.
5) Red Herrings, Bulletin of the Crime Writers' Association. MA mentioned
in September and October 1971 issues. 2 issues.
Laid in: Harris, Bonney (Secretary CWA). TLS, September 22, 1971.
Photographs (#7).
8 4XS photographs of MA.
Licenses, Identification cards~ Learner's permits, etc. (#7).
12 cards, 1962-1971.
Citation (117) •
Citation to MA, June 20, 1969, from the National Writers Club. AVALLONE, MICHAEL
Addenda: May-December 1971
Manuscripts (pseud.) Box 34 1) THE CRAGHOLD CURSE by Edwina Noone. Beagle Books, 1971.
a) Working title BELL, BOOK, AND .45. Signed carbon typescript,
167 pp. Laid in: Avallone, Michael. CTLS to Don Bensen (Editor),
April 24, 1971.
Avallone, Michael. Signed carbon memo to Don Bensen,
May 7, 1971. (Ill)
b) Typescript with holograph corrections and printer's marks, 165 pp
Laid in: Grierson, Letty (Beagle Books). TLS, November 23, 1971.
(112).
c) Corrected galleys. (#3).
2) THE CRAGHOLD LEGACY by Edwina Noone (pseud.). Beagle Books, 1971.
a) Typescript with holograph corrections, and printer's marks,
170 pp. (114).
b) Corrected galleys. Laid in: Nova, Irene (Ballantine Books).
TLS, April 14, 1971. (//5).
Box 35 3) DIE, JESSICA, DIE! by Jean-Anne de Pr~ (pseud.). (//6).
a) Outline. Signed carbon typescript with holograph corrections, 9 pp.
b) Signed carbon typescript, 205 pp.
Printed Material. (117).
1) "A Bullet for Big Nick" by MA. Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine,
December 1971. Signed.
2) Catalog from Robert Hale & Company and John Gresham & Company,
April-June 1971. MA ~entioned on pages 5 and 20. Signed.
3) Newsletter from Brandon's Shipper & Forwarder, Inc., October 11, 1971.
MA mentioned. AVALLONE, MIKE
Addenda: March-May 1972
Manuscripts
Box 35 1) AQUARIUS, MY EVIL by Jean-Anne de Pre (Pseudonym).
Dated November 26, 1971. Signed carbon typescript with holograph
notations, 222 pp. Laid in: Garon, May (Literary agent). TLS,
November 2, 1971. (#1).
2) THE FAT AND SKINNY MYSTERY by Vance Stanton (Pseudonym).
Originally titled THE PATRIDGE FAMILY MOTHER GOOSE MYSTERY.
Signed carbon typescript with holograph notations, 131 pp.
Laid in: Evans, Ann (Curtis Books). TLS, May 5, 1972. (#2).
Box 36 3) SHOOT IT AGAIN, SAM. (Originally titled ED NOON SEES IT THROUGH).
Signed carbon typescript with holograph notations, 186 pp. (//3).
4) THE THIRD SHADOW by Dorothea Nile (Pseudonym). Originally
titled NOBODY DIES ON THEIR BIRTHDAY.
Signed carbon typescript with holograph notations, 165 pp.
Laid in: Nile, Dorothea. TLS to the Editor, December 7, 1971. (#4).
5) THE WALKING FINGER by Vance Stanton (Pseudonym).
Signed carbor1 typescript with holograph notations, 133 pp. (Ila}. AVALLONE, MICHAEL
Addenda June 1972
Box 36 Manuscripts
1. THE CLOISONNE VASE by Edwina Noone (pseud.) Curtis, 1972.
a) Carbon typescript, 213 p.
b) Synopsis. Carbon tJpescript with holograph notes, 1 p.
Box 37 2. THE GIRL IN THE COCKPIT (Ed Noon #25) a) Carbon typescript, 150 p.
b) Synopsis. Xerox twescript with holograph notes, 5 p. 3. LONDON, BLOODY LONDON (Ed Noon #24) Curtis, 1972
a) Carbon typ script, 139 P•
b) Letters: Aval.lone, Michael Xerox memo with holo notes on verso
to Curtis Pub. 11/3/71
Evans TLS to MA 3/7/72 4. THE PAR!'RIOOE FAMILY #12 WHO'S THAT LAUGHING IN THE GRAVE? by
Vance Stanton ( pseud. )
a) Carbon tJpescript, 131 p.
b) Synopsis, carbon t -~pescript with holo. signature, 1 p.
c) Lett~_!: Cf1aday, Sharon (Curtis Books) to Jay Garon TLS 3/30/72.
MICHAEL AVALLONE
ADDENDA: OCTOBER 1972--JULY 1974
I. MANUSCRIPTS.
Box 38 A. Books.
1. THE BEAST WITH RED HANDS. By Sidney Stuart (p~u;d.). Popular Library, 1973.
a) Outline. Typescript xerox with halo. corr., 6 p. (Folder #1)
b) Typescript with halo. corr., 191 p.
2. BLUES FOR SOPHIA LOREN. Ed Noon #30. Curtis Books.
Carbon typescript with a few halo. corr., 143 p. (#2)
3. CLEVE CLEVELAND SPORTS SLEUTH.
a) Prospectus for series of mysteries. Typescript & carbon
typescript with halo. corr., 11 p. (#3)
b) Letters:
J. Lowell Pratt (president, J. Lowell Pratt & Co., Publi
shers) to MA, 3TLS, March 30 --, May 18, 1965.
4. THE CRAGHOLD CREATURES. By Edwina Noone (pseud.). Beagle
Books, 1972. Carbon typescript with a few halo. corr.,
171 p. (114)
5. THE CRAGHOLD CRYPT. By Edwina Noone (pseud.) •
a) Outline. Carbon typescript with halo. notations, 2 p. on 1
leaf. (115)
Box 38 & b) Carbon typescript with halo. corr., 223 p., 2 copies. Box 39 (Box 38 Folder #5)
(Box 39 Folder #1)
Box 39 6. DEATH IS A DARK MAN. By Dora Highland (pseud.).
a) Prospectus. Typescript xerox with bolo. notations, 10 p. (#2) Avallone, Michael page 2 Addenda: Oct. 1972-July 1974
b) Carbon typescript, 222 p., with signed, typed note by MA
re pseudonym, title page.
7. THE GIRL FROM UNCLE: THE THRUSH AND THE EAGLES AFFAIR.
Carbon typescript, 66 p. (#3)
8. THE GIRLS IN TELEVISION. Ace Books.
a) Carbon typescript, 226 p. (p. 5 is missing). (#4)
b) Outline. Typescript xerox & carbon typescript with holo.
notations, 8 p. (#5)
c) Proof of paperback cover.
d) Letter:
Evelyn Grippo (Ace Books) TLS, to MA, Sept. 10, 1973.
Box 40 9. THE HORRIBLE MAN.
Typescript, 172 p. (Ill)
10. THE HOT BODY.
Carbon typescript with holo. corr., 124 p. with signed holo.
note by MA on title page. (#2)
11. KILLER ON THE KEYS. Curtis Books.
a) Carbon typescript with a few holo. corr., 169 p. (#3)
b) Setting copy. Typescript xerox, 166 p. (#4)
c) Page proofs.
Box 41 12. KILL HER, YOU'LL LIKE IT.
a) Outline. Carbon typescript with holo. notations, 2 p. (#1)
b) Carbon typescript with a few holo. corr., 147 p.
13. LONDON, BLOODY LONDON. Curtis Books, 1972.
Carbon typescript with a few holo. corr., 154 p. (#2)
14. LOVE COMES TO KEITH PARTRIDGE.
Carbon typescript, 124 p. with signed holo. note by MA. (#3) Avallone, Michael page 3 Addenda: Oct. 1972-....July 1974
15. ONE FIVE THREE OAKLAND STREET. By Dora Highland (pseud.).
a) Outline. Carbon typescript with holo notations, 14 p. (#4)
b) Carbon typescript with a few holo. corr., 237 p. (#5)
Box 42 16. SHOOT IT AGAIN, SAM.
Carbon typescript with holo. corr., 192 p. (#1)
17. THE SPITTING IMAGE. Curtis Books.
·a) Printed pages marked for setting of Curtis Books reprint. (#2)
b) Front matter for Curtis Books edition. Typescript with
printer's marks, 3 p.
18. THE TALL DOLORES. Curtis Books, 1973.
a) Xerox of 1953 Permabook edition used for setting Curtis
edition. (//3)
b) Permabook edition, 1953. Covers removed & spine broken.
Note by MA: "I marked some lines, showing how author's
pol.can be worked into a novel." {114)
19. WARLOCK'S WOMAN. By Jean-Anne de Pre (pseud.). Popular
Library, 1973.
a) Outline. Typescript xerox with holo. notations, 13 p. (#5)
b) Carbon typescript with a few holo. corr., 228 p. (#6)
Box 43 20. WHERE MONSTERS WALK.
Outline, 1969. Carbon typescript with holo. notations, 2 p. (#1)
21. THE X-RATED CORPSE.
Carbon typescript with holo. corr., 124 p., with signed holo.
note on title page. (#2)
B. Television Scripts.
1. Ed Noon TV-series pilot. First act, carbon typescript 16 p.
With signed holo. note on first page. (#3) Avallone, Michael page 4 Addenda: Oct. 1972--July 1974
2. "The Girl From UNCLE".
Information sheets for script-writers on the show's characters
& theme. Typescript xerox, 9 p. (#4)
II. PRINTED MATERIAL.
A. Works by MA. (#5)
1. DEATH DIVES DEEP. (Italian). Segretissimo, Sept. 28, 1972.
2. "Crazy Arm The Great". Short story. Tempo Today, N.J.,
Jan. 17, 1973. 3: "The Sixty First Homer". Short story. Tempo Today, N.J., Feb. 28, 1973.
4. "Queen's Cuisine". Humour piece. Ellery Queen's Mystery
Magazine, Aug. 1974. B. Mystery Writers of America file. (#6)
1. Northem California chapter newsletter. Includes "The
Legless Runner" by MA. ca. June 1974.
2. The Third Degree. Apr., Dec. 1973; June, 1974. All 3 issues
have mention of MA.
3. Mystery Writers' Annual. 1973; 1974 (2 copies).
4. MWA annual awards dinner. Seating lists, tickets, invitation.
C. Publicity re MA, "The Girl From UNCLE"; writing courses, etc.
1966--1974. ca. 30 pieces. (#7)
III. PHOTOGRAPHS.
MA at Warmsdorfer School. June 1973. 2 pieces. (IIB)
IV. TAX RETURNS FILE.
1947-1957. (#9)
V. CALENDARS.
Work-schedule; personal affairs. 1972 & 1973. Avallone, Michael page 5 Addenda: Oct. 1972--July 1974
VI. CORRESPONDENCE.
Box 44 A. From Alex Jane Benchly. (#1)
1962-1971.
22 TLS, 1 postcard; 4 issues of The Totem Pole, a fanzine edited by AJB.
B. From Mike Deckinger. (#2)
1966--1968.
40 TLS, 1 postcard.
C. Fan mail on The Man From Uncle & The Girl From Uncle_ books. (//3)
1965-1968.
Ca. 100 letters. Including:
Perles, Arthur (MGM-TV) ALS, Aug. 31, '1965.
D. Fan mail on Partridge Family books. (#4)
1970--1973.
Ca. 100 letters.
E. With New American Library, Publishers. (115)
1962--1971.
32 TLS, 4 CTL, 4 ANS, 7 ALS, 1 telegram; outline & memo for
novel titled MISSING by MA, carbon typescript, 6 p.; 6 misc.
Box 45 F. From Ernest Hutter (editor, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine). (#1)
1965--1973.
21 TLS, 4 TLS (from Victoria Benham, assoc. editor, AHMM); draft
of open letter by MA to Alfred Hitchcock.
G. With Book Publishers. (#2)
1966--1974.
16 TLS, 3 CTL, 1 xerox TL, 1 TL, I postcard, I ANS. Avallone, Michael page 6 Addenda: Oct. 1972--July 1974
H. General (#3)
1966--1974.
3 TLS, 4 postcards, 4 ALS. Including:
Petersen, Clarence G. (book reviewer, Chicago Tribune) TLS,
Oct. 17, 1966.
Ross, Marilyn (wife of W.E. Dan Ross) 2 ALS, Jan. 27, March 7, 1967.
Jakes, John W. (author) TLS (postcard), Oct. 2, 1966; 2 TLS,
"the big 10th", "10-3" no year.
Perles, Arthur (MGM-TV) ALS, Nov. 30, no year.
VII. MEMORABILIA.
A. Toy revolver given to MA by Bill Daprato. Note by MA: this gun
"inspired my novel of Felony Squad in 196 7 for Popular Library.
(l'HE TWO-GUN KID)."
B. Xerox-microfilm of books by MA:
MEANWHILE BACK AT THE MORGUE.
THE CRAZY MIXED-UP CORPSE.
THE VOODOO MURDERS.
VIOLENCE IN VELVET.
AVALLONE, MICHAEL
ADDENDA: AUGUST 1974
I. MANUSCRIPT.
Box 45 1. THE SATAN SLEUTH.
a) Carbon typescript, 179 p. Pages 55--70 are missing. (#4)
b) Prospectus for series of novels. Carbon typescript with
holo. corr., 11 p. (#5)
c) Letters:
Stepanyk, Irene (Contract editor, Warn.er Paperback Library)
xerox TLS, to Jay Garon Brooke Assoc., Inc., March 20, 1974.
"Morgan" (literary agent) TLS on bottom of above, to MA, n.d.
"Kathleen" (editor, Wamer Paperback Library) TLS, to MA,
May 1, 1974.
2. THE WEREWOLF WALKS TONIGHT.
Carbon typescript with holo. corr., 192 p. (//6)
II. MEMORABILIA.
Decorative tile with reproduction of advertisement for the musical
"Do Re Mi". Note on verso by MA: "A desk item for 12 years -
celebrating my work at the St. James Theatre and good old Davey Burn.s."
AVALLONE, MICHAEL ADDENDA: AUGUST 1974--MAY 1975
Box 46 I. MANUSCRIPTS·.
A. ASSASSINS DON'T DIE IN BED. New American Library, 1968. Carbon typescript outline, 12 p. (#1)
B. THE BROKEN SNUFFBOX. By Dorothea Nile (pseud.), Tower Books, 1966.
Carbon typescript outline, 5 p. (#2)
C. THE COFFIN THINGS. Lancer Books, 1968. Carbon typescript
outline, 5 p. (#3)
D. THE DARKENING WILLOWS. By Priscilla Dalton (pseud.), Paperback
Library, 1965. Carbon typescript outline, 5 p. (#4)
E. DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS. By Priscilla Dalton (pseud.), New American
Library, 1966. Carbon typescript outline, 4 p. (#5)
F. DEATH OF A MISTRESS. Written in 1954, updated & added to EVERYONE (116) WANTS TO GET LAID (not published). Typescript, 44 p., 1st p. holo. note.
G. THE EVIL MEN DO. By Dorothea Nile (pseud.), Tower Books, 1967.
Carbon typescript outline, 11 p. (#7)
H. LOVE BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN. Written in 1960, added to EVERYONE
WANTS TO GET LAID. Typescript with holo. corr., 32 p., 1st p.
signed. (1/8)
I. MISTRESS OF FARRONDALE. By Dorothea Nile (pseud.), Tower Books, 1966.
Typescript outline, 6 p. (#9)
J. MITZI. Written in 1961, tmpublished. Carbon typescript, 140 p. (#10)
K. OPERATION SCORCH. By Sidney Stuart (pseud.), this plot line became
the nucleus of THE BLAZING AFFAIR - The Girl from UNCLE #2, for
New American Library. Carbon typescript outline, 7 p., 1st p.
signed. (1111) Avallone, Michael page 2 Addenda: Aug. 1974--May 1975
L. THE SATAN SLEUTH 113 - DEVIL, DEVIL. Paperback Library, 1975. Carbon typescript, 191 p. Includes ANS from Kathleen Malley,
Jtm.e 18, 1974 (Warner Paperback Library), with 2 p. xerox attachment. (#12)
M. SEACLIFF. By Edwina Noone (pseud.), New American Library, 1968. Typescript outline, 8 p. (#13)
N. THE SECOND SECRET. By Edwina Noone (pseud.), Belmont Book, 1966.
Carbon typescript outline, 2nd copy, 5 p. (#14)
O. THEY WENT TO RENO. Written in 1960 added to EVERYONE WANTS TO
GET LAID. Typescript, 43 p., includes outline, signed. (#15)
P. THE THIRD WOMAN. By Jean-Anne de Prf (pseud.), Popular Library,
1971. Carbon typescript outline, 9 p. (#16)
Q. THE VAMPIRE CAMEO. By Dorothea Nile (pseud.), Lancer Books, 1968.
Carbon typescript outline, 5 p. (#17)
R. THE VICTORIA~CROW~ By Edwina Noone (pseud.), Belmont Books, 1966.
Carbon typescript outline, 5 p. (#18)
Box 47 II. SHORT STORIES.
A. ANOTHER LETTER FROM ED NOONE. Dec. 18, 1974. Incorporated into
The Ed Noon Anthology - AND THEN THERE WAS NOON. Typescript,
11 p. (Ill)
B. CONVERSATION WHILE PRYING. (Scenes incorporated into MA's 100th
novel WHEN WERE YOU BORN? published in France by Gallimard
as SIDEROMANCIE, 1972. Carbon typ~script, 19 p., signed. (112)
C. THE FOURTH HOMER. (#3)
1. Xerox typescript with holo. corr., 8 p., 1st version.
2. Carbon typescript, 8 p., final version.
III. PRINTED MATERIAL. Avallone, Michael page 3 Addenda: Aug. 1974--May 1975
A. "Children of the Night". The Pontine Dossier, Vol. II /12, 1974
edition, p. 56--62. Signed. (#4) B. "Crimi.nitals!" The Third Degree, Dec. 1973. Typescript, 1 p.,
signed. C. "The Legless Rtmner". Excerpt from DEATH OF A • 300 HITTER.
Xenophile #6, Aug.--Sept. 1974, p. 8, signed.
D. "Lonely Are The Great" •. Xenophile #11, March 1975, p. 7--8, signed.
E. "Queen's Quisine: Part II". Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine,
Jan. 1975, p. 134-135, signed. 3 p. xerox typescript, signed.
F. "Tarzan of the Japes". The Third Degree, Dec. 1974, p. 2, signed.
G. "Teasers for Tired Minds". The Third Degree, Aug. 1974, p. 5,
initialed.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS WRITING. (#5)
1. Letter from MA to the N. Y. Times, Nov. 22, 1971, carbon type
script with bolo. corr., signed.
2. Xerox of page from MA's 1948 diary, Sept. 6, 1974.
V. PUBLICITY. (#6)
1972--1975. 6 items.
VI. MEMORABILIA. (#7)
1974--1975.
1. Calendar for 1974, bolo. notations.
2. Holo. poster "Fran's Affair", Oct. 24, 1974, 22 x 15.
3. 12 letters from members of Mrs. Cody's class - Wamsdarfer
School, Apr. 1975, thanking MA for his lecture to the class.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE. 1960--1975.
A. To MA. (Fan mail & friends.) (#8)
1. 1960. 1 ALS. Avallone, Michael page 4 Addenda: Aug. 1974--May 1975
2. 1961. 1 ALS.
3. 1962. 1 TLS, 1 ALS, 7 TNS, 1 ANS.
4. 1963. 1 ALS, 1 ANS.
5. 1964. 5 ALS, 1 TNS.
6. 1965. 1 ALS.
7. 1966. 6 ALS.
8. 1967. 1 TLS.
9. 1968. 4 TLS, 1 ALS, 1 ANS.
10. 1969. 2 ALS, 2 TLS, 3 TNS.
11. 1970. 7 TLS, 2 ALS, 1 TL, 3 TNS, 2 ANS.
12. 1971. 5 TLS, 2 ALS, 2 TNS, 2 ANS.
13. 1972. 3 TLS, 3 ALS, 2 ANS.
14. 1973. 4 TLS, 3 ALS, 1 TL, 2 TNS, 2 ANS, 1 TN.
Including:
Davis, Dorthy Salisbury (executive VP of Mystery Writers
of America) ALS, Sept. 14, 1973.
Peck, Seymour (editor, Arts & Leisure, N. Y. Times) TLS,
Dec. 18 , 19 73 •
15. 1974. 1 TLS, 6 ALS.
16. 1975. 1 TNS.
B. To MA from Publishers. (#9)
Includes Royalty Reports. July 10, 1962--May 30, 1970.
15 TLS, 1 TL, 1 CTLS, 3 CTL, 2 TNS. 22 items.
C. To MA, pseud. Priscilla Dalton, from Jerry Gross & Susan Rothenberg
of Paperback Library. Jan. 7, 1964--0ct. 11, 1966. (#10)
9 TLS, 1 ALS, 3 TL, 4 CTL, 6 TNS, 2 ANS. 25 items.
D. To MA. No dates. (#11) Avallone, Michael page 5 Addenda: Aug. 1974--May 1975
1 TLS, 13 ALS, 4 TL, 5 TNS, 9 ANS , 1 AN.
Including:
Arthur, Robert (mystery writer) TLS.
E. From MA. 1965--1973. (#12)
5 items.
1. 1965. 1 TNS.
2. 1966. 2 TNS.
3. 1967. 1 TLS.
4. 1973. 1 TLS.
F. From MA to Publishers. July 12, 1963--Feb. 11, 1970. (#13)
3 items.
1. 1963. 1 TLS.
2. 1970. 2 CTLS.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS. (#14)
1. Small picture of Fran Avallone on postcard.
2. New Years card 1974--1975, from the Avallones. Hand drawn. 2avallo.ma
AVALLONE, MICHAEL
#305 Outline of Inventory Addenda: June 1975 - May 1988
I. MANUSCRIPTS A. Books B. Articles c. Short Stories D. Scripts
II. JOURNALS/DATEBOOKS/CALENDARS
III. PRINTED A. Magazines with Articles by and about M.A. B. Newsclippings by and about M.A. C. Other Printed by M.A. D. Re: Awards/Educational Seminars E. Other Printed Related to M.A.
IV. CORRESPONDENCE A. Business B. General: Arranged by name, topic, or company
V. PHOTOGRAPHS/ART WORK
VI. CASSETTE/VIDEOTAPE
Box 49 6. COFFIN CORNER U.S.A., Pinnacle, 1981 (Butcher #30).
a. Carbon typescript, 194 p. (#1)
b. Carbon typescript outline, 5 p.
7. COXEMAN SERIES, Paperback Library, 1968-1972. Series for which M.A. wrote several books under pseudonym Troy Conway.
a. Plot outlines by Hy Steirman. (#2)
1. ALL SCREWED UP, typescript, 7 p.
2. THE BIG BROADJUMP, typescript, 6 p.
3. THE BLOW YOUR MIND JOB, typescript, 7 p.
4. COME ONE, COME ALL, typescript, 2 p.
5. THE CUNNING LINGUIST, typescript 8 p.
6. A GOOD PEACE, typescript, 6 p.
7. HAD ANY LATELY? typescript, 3 copies, 6 p. each.
8. HELL'S BELLES, typescript, 2 p. By M.A.
9. I'D RATHER FIGHT THAN SWISH, typescript, 4 p.
10. THE PENETRATOR, typescript, 10 p.
11. A STIFF PROPOSITION, typescript, 11 p.
12. VENUS FLYTRAP, typescript, 5 p.
b. M.A., TNS re the Coxeman series, June 17, 1975.
c. Editors at Paperback Library, TLS, Dec. 15, 1967
d. Editors at Paperback Library, 6 TLS to Jay Garon (M.A.'s agent), Feb. 28, 1968 - Jan. 20, 1971.
e. Dust jacket for COME ONE COME ALL.
8. DEATH IN YELLOW, by Stuart Jason, pseud. (Butcher #31)
Carbon typescript with a few holo. notes, 192 p. (#3)
2 Box 49 9. THE DEVIL DOWN UNDER, 1966.
a. Plot synopsis, carbon typescript, 7 p. (114)
b. M.A., 2 TLS, June 11, 1975 and 1966.
10. ED NOON'S MINI MYSTERIES. Carbon typescript, 83 p. (115) 11. EERIE WEIRDIES: WHERE MONSTERS WALK.
Carbon typescript with holo. note to Dr. Gotlieb, 93 p. (116)
12. FAT PEOPLE'S LIB by M.A., Lolly Wurtzel and Tony Marotta. Not published, 1975.
a. Typescript, 33 p.
b. Carbon typescript, 30 p.
c. Related correspondence, agreement, research clipping. 5 items. (#7)
13. FINEST FILMS OF THE FIFTIES.
a. 2 carbon typescripts, 1 copy-edited, 65 p. each. (/18)
b. Scholastic Books, TLS, April 7, 1978.
14. FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH, Part 3.
a. Photocopied typescript of original screenplay by Martin Kitrosser, Carol Watson, and Petru Popescu, 118 p. Jan. 28, 1982. (119) b. Carbon typescript of novelization by M.A., 150 p.
c. Tower Books, TLS, April 7, 1982.
Box 50 15. THE GIRLS IN TELEVISION, Ace, 1973.
Typescript proposal for book, with holograph notes, 5 p. (Ill)
16. GO DIE IN AFGHANISTAN, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle, 1982 (Butcher /133).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 180 p. (112)
b. Carbon typescript outline, 5 p.
3 Box 50 17. GOTHAM GORE, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle, 1982 (Butcher #35).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 130 p. (#3)
b. Carbon typescript outline, with holograph notes, 4 p.
18. THE GUNFIGHTERS.
Carbon typescript draft, 275 p. (#4)
19. HELL'S BELLES, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle (Butcher #32).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 193 p. (#5)
b. Carbon typescript outline, 6 p.
Box 51 20. THE JUDAS JUDGE, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle, 1979 (Butcher #27)
a. Typescript draft, 159 p. (#1)
b. Jason, Stuart (Michael Avallone) TNS April 1979.
21. THE KILL CLUB, 1979.
Carbon typescript prospectus for a paperback mystery series, 14 p. (#2)
22. KILL HER, YOU'LL LIKE IT, Hale, 1974.
Photocopied typescript of outline, 2 p. (#3)
23. KILL THEM SILENTLY, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle, 1980 (Butcher #29).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 201 p. (#4)
b. Carbon typescript outline, 6 p.
24. THE MAN FROM WHITE HAT, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle, 1982 (Butcher #34).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 180 p. (#5)
b. Carbon typescript outline, 2 copies, 4 p. each.
25. MOON MAIDEN, (Ed Noon #33).
Photocopy of carbon typescript, 121 p. (#6)
4 Box 51 26. THE NAKED LADIES. Proposed novel that eventually evolved into DEATH DIVES DEEP.
a. Typescript draft titled LIVE BAIT, first 35 p., 1958. (#7)
b. Typescript outline titled THE NAKED LADIES, 13 p., 1956.
c. M.A., 2 TLS, Mar. 20, 1966 and Aug. 1986.
27. THE NEW WAR. M.A.'s treatment of an EXECUTIONER outline by Don Pendleton. Never completed or published.
a. Carbon typescript outline treatment of Executioner #39, 20 p., 1981. (#8)
b. M.A., CTL to Pendleton, 1981.
c. M.A., TLS to B.U., 1984. 28. ONE FIVE THREE OAKLAND STREET, by Dora Highland, pseud. Popular Library, 1973.
Carbon typescript outline, 13 p. (#9)
29. RED ROSES FOREVER, by Amanda Jean Jarrett, pseud. Dell, 1983.
a. Carbon typescript draft, 241 p. (#10)
b. Typescript list of guidelines by John Bryans of Dell Publishing for R.R.F., 2 p.
c. Goldstone, Mary Ann TLS Nov. 3, 1982
Box 52 30. REVENGE OF THE PHOENIX (or THE SUGAR CANE STING). Unpublished. (#1)
a. Carbon typescript, 105 p.
b. Outline. Carbon typescript, 5 p.
c. Correspondence from agent Jay Garon, 1982, 3 items; and M.A.'s explanatory note~
31. THE ROUGH RIDERS, by Lee David Willoughby, pseud. Dell, 1984.
a. Carbon typescript draft, 236 p. (#2)
b. Carbon typescript outline, 1 p.
5 Box 52 32. THE SATAN SLEUTH. Prospectus for an occult mystery series. a. Carbon typescript outlines for FALLEN ANGEL, THE WEREWOLF WALKS TONIGHT, and DEVIL, DEVIL, 10 p., 1974. (#3)
b. Steiger, Brad TLS Feb. 24, 1974
33. SCARBOROUGH WARNING, by Edwina Noone, pseud. Unpublished, 1975.
a. Copy-edited typescript, with author's note at beginning, 191 p. (#4)
b. Typescript and carbon typescript of outline, 6 p. each.
c. Typescript notes, 2 p.
34. SEPTEMBER SLAUGHTER, by Stuart Jason, pseud. Pinnacle, 1980 (Butcher #28).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 203 p. (#5)
b. Carbon typescript outline with holo. notes, 7 p.
35. THE SIX-GUN APOSTLES, by Lee Davis Willoughby, pseud. (Making of America Series #56)
a. Carbon typescript draft, 228 p. (#6)
b. Brooks Associates, Inc. 2 TLS Aug. 2, 1984 and Aug(?), 1984.
Box 53 36. TENDER LOVING FEAR, by Edwina Noone, pseud. Capital, 1984 (Dark Romances Series).
a. Carbon typescript draft, 150 p. (#1)
b. Photocopied typescript of outline, 2 p., and Introduction, 1 p. by John Bryans.
c. 3 TLS, 1 ALS.
37. THE WALKING WOUNDED (Ed Noon #31).
Carbon typescript, 115 p. (#2)
38. WHERE MONSTERS WALK, Scholastic, 1977.
Galley proofs (#3)
6
Box 53 39. WHERE MONSTERS WALK AGAIN.
Carbon typescript draft, with typescript note (1986), 93 p. (#4)
40. A WOMAN CALLED GOLDA, Leisure, 1982. A novelization of Harold Gast's teleplay.
a. Carbon types~ript draft, 211 p. (#5)
b. Teleplay by Harold Gast. Photocopied typescript, 205 p.
41. THE XEROXED APOLLO (Ed Noon #36).
Carbon typescript with holo. notations, 170 p. (#6)
B. Articles
1. "Walter M. Baumhofer, Pulp Mag Michelangelo," Pulp Collector, Spring 1987.
Carbon typescript draft, 2 copies, 3 p. each. (#7)
2. "Jay Garon: When Ten Percent Is One Hundred Percent," 1972.
a. Typescript draft, 8 p. (#8)
b. M.A., ALS to B.U., 2 p.
3. "John MacDonald: A Tribute"
a. Photocopy of article as it appeared in Dictionary of Literary Biography, 1986, 2 p. (#9)
b. J.M. Brook (editor), TLS to M.A., Mar. 11, 1987.
4. "Our Vines No Longer Have Tender Grapes."
Carbon typescript with holograph notation, 8 p., 1975. (#10)
5. "Some De-Closeted Skeletons Shake, Rattle and Roll."
Carbon typescript with holograph notations, 9 p., 1987. (#11)
Box 54 C. Short Stories. With M.A.'s notes on publication.
1. "The Brass Horses," 1977. Carbon typescript, 3 p. (#1)
7 Box 54 2. "The Devil May Care," 1966. Typescript, 10 p. (#2)
3. "Every Litter Bit Hurts," 1968. Photocopied typescript, 6 p. (#3)
4. "Every Third Man Is Different." Carbon typescript, 3 p. (#4)
5. "The Impossible Scream." Carbon typescript, 3 p. (#5)
6. "Look Behind You!" Carbon typescript, 3 p. (#6)
7. "Murder by Punctuation." Carbon typescript, initialled, 3 p. (#7)
8. "Not to Be Opened Until Morning." Typescript, initialed, 8 p. (#8)
9. "Something in Evening Dress." Typescript, signed with holograph notes, 6 p. (#9)
10. "The Trenton Monsters." Carbon typescript, 3 p. (#10)
11. "The Who, Why, What, How, When and Where of the Nom de Plume." Carbon typescript, initialed with holograph notes, 7 p. (#11)
12. "Whosinit or Guess Who's Sleuthing the Dinner?" Carbon typescript, initialed, 2 p. (#12)
13. "Who's on First?" Carbon typescript, initialed, 2 p. (#13)
D. Scripts
1. MEN WITH WHEELS. TV show script that never sold and eventually evolved into CB LOGBOOK OF THE WHITE KNIGHT. (See also Box 48 #6)
a. Carbon typescript, 36 p. (several proposed episodes) (#14)
b. Typed note of explanation by M.A., Aug. 31, 1979.
2. ONLY ONE MORE MIRACLE. Typescript of one-hour teleplay, adapted from Scholastic book by same name by M.A. 46 p. (#15)
3. SEA HUNT.
a. Carbon typescript, 46 p. (several proposed episodes) (#16)
8 Box 54 b. M.A., explanatory TLS, 1 p., April 27, 1987. (#16) 4. THEY DID NOT DIE IN VAIN. Carbon typescript with holograph notations, 7 p., Jan. 20, 1980. (#17)
Boxes 54/55
II. JOURNALS/DATEBOOKS/CALENDARS
A. 14 books containing appointments, addresses, memoranda, or journal entries. 1948; 1951-1954; 1978-1986.
Box 54 1948; 1951-1954; 197_8_: _L9-85_:___l_9A6~~- "1985 Writer's Digest Diary" Box 55 1979-1984 original rdumed to Fran Avallone 3/30/00; replaced with photocopy. Box 54 B. Calendars (4) handmade with notes of appointments, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978. (#18)
Box 55 C. 3 small notebooks of expenses, 1964, 1965, 1970.
Box 56
III. PRINTED ITEMS
A. Magazines
All containing articles by, about or mentioning Michael Avallone. All are signed or initialed. Articles by M.A. unless indicated otherwise.
1. Les Amis du Crime a. "Flash sur Michael Avallone," Feb. 1981.
b. Mention of M.A., Oct. 1981, with typescript note by M.A.
2. The Armchair Detective
"A Michael Avallone Checklist," Feb., 1976.
3. Arts Objectively
a. "The Legless Runner," Winter 1976.
b. Mention of M.A., Fall 1975.
9 Box 56 c. Mention of M.A.'s article "Legless Runner" Summer, 1976. 4. Central Jersey Monthly a. "They Did Not Die In Vain," Feb. 1980.
b. "Helen Don't You Haunt Me," April 1980.
5. Beyond Belief "Every Litter Bit Hurts," 1979. 6. Book Views
M.A. mentioned in article "The Word Machines," July, 1978.
7. Collecting Paperbacks
a. Will the REAL Troy Conway Lie Down," Aug. 1984.
b. "Who's There," 1983.
8. Crime Writers' Association Mention of M.A.: Jan. 1972, May 1974 and May 1975.
9. Dast
a. "For Mystery Critics Only" in vol. 12, #1, 1979.
b. "God Bless Ian Fleming" in vol. 16, #2, 1983.
c. "The Guns of Avallone" in vol. 10, #1, 1977. d. "Suspense in Fiction - Who's There?" in vol. 12, #1, 1979. e. Mention of M.A. in vol. 9, #3, 1976.
10. Doc Savage Club Reader
Mention of M.A. and letter to editor by M.A. in vol. #11 (no date).
11. East Brunswick's Quarterly Journal
Mention of M.A., Jan. 1979.
12. Echoes
a. "Pulpwoody Paperbacks" about M.A., Feb. 1986.
10 Box 56 b. Mention of M.A.: June 1982 and Aug. 1986.
13. Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
a. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in E.Q. Mystery Stories #2, 1979.
b. Mention of M.A.: August 1970 and September 1978 (Japanese eds.).
14. Ellery Queen Review
Mention of M.A., Oct. 1971.
15. Fans of Central Jersey
Mention of M.A.: July 1976, Aug. 1976, and Nov. 1976.
16. Hardboiled
"Better Safe Than Sorry" by M.A. and Josh Pachter, p. 36. Summer/Fall 1987 Issue 8.
17. Library Journal
a. "Receptivity to Religion" by M.A.'s daughter, Susan, Oct. 15, 1984.
b. Mention of Susan Avallone in Jan. 1987.
18. Lucky
"The Case of the Poisoned Lips" by M.A., March 1961. Box 57 19. Megavore = Sci Fi Collector a. "Fading Shadows" about M.A., June 1980.
b. Mention of M.A., March 1981.
20. Mike Shayne
a. "The Dakar-Diamond Case" by M.A., Jan. 1976.
b. "Ed Noon's Minute Mysteries" by M.A., June 1980.
c. "The Fourth Homer" by M.A., Nov. 1979.
21. Mystery Monthly
"The Marquee Alibi" by M.A., Nov. 1976.
11 Box 57 22. The MisterI Fancier a. Chapters from "Death of a .300 Hitter, " Nov. 1976, Jan. 1977, March 1977.
b. Mention of M.A. in May 1977 issue.
23. MisterI Scene
a. "To Ed Gorman" and "'Mine Own Executioner?' or the Avallone-Butcher-Jason-Pinnacle Story" #13
b. "Cornell Woolrich, A Memoir," #14, 1987.
24. Mistery Writers of America, Inc.
a. "Market Report" by M.A. in Jan. 1970 issue.
b. Mention of M.A.: Feb. 1970, May 1971, June/ July 1971, Aug. 1971 and 31st annual Awards Dinner newsletter. 25. MysterI Writers tl America Annual Mention of M.A.: 1973, 1975, 1978, and 1980.
26. Newsletter of the National Association and Center for Outlaw and Lawman History
Mention of M.A., Winter 1975-76.
27. Nemesis
Mention of M.A., Fall 1982 and Sept. 1984.
28. New JerseI Institute of Technology Alumni Review
Mention of M.A., Summer 1977.
29. New JerseI Monthly
"The Writing Machine" about M.A., Feb. 1980.
30. The Not So Private Eie
a. Review of "The Tall Dolores," Oct. - Nov. 1978.
b. Mention of M.A.: Aug. - Sept. 1978, Dec. - Jan. 1979, Oct. 1979.
31. Paperback Parade
a. Mention of M.A. and Quote by M.A. (re Cornell Woolrich), May 1987.
12 Box 57 32. Paperback Quarterly
a. "Paperback Writers" discussing M.A., Spring 1980.
b. "Interview with Michael Avallone," Spring 1980. 33. The Poisoned Pen
Mention of M.A.: April 1977; Nov. 1977. Box 58 34. Pulp Spring 1975 and Winter 1978 containing some of M.A.'s favorite stories by his friend Frank Hamilton.
35. The Queen Canon Bibliophile
Mention of M.A.: Mar. 1969, Aug. 1969, and Feb. 1970, all inscribed to M.A. by Bob Walter, editor.
36. Shot Scott
Mention of M.A.: June 1976, Sept. 1976, Nov. 1976, and Jan. 1977.
37. Short Sheet
"Noon at Midnight," July 1987.
38. Skullduggery
"The Little Dread Schoolhouse," Jan. 1980.
39. The Shadow
Mention of M.A., May 1983.
40. The Third Degree
Mention of M.A. in 13 issues: Sept. 1975 to June 1987.
41. True
"2 Million Words - And Not One Dirty" about Ed Noon novels, June 1975.
42. The Unicorn
Mention of M.A., Dec. 1979.
13 Box 58 43. West Coast Review of Books
Mention of M.A., March/April 1983.
44. Woman's World
"Coffee for Two," Oct. 21, 1980. 45. Writer's Digest
a. "Billow Talk" by M.A., April 1978.
b. "The Faceless Phantoms," Sept. 1977. c. "The Guns of Avallone" about M.A., Oct. 1976.
d. "Suspense in Fiction ••• Huh? Who's There? Who's There?" 1977 Writer's Yearbook.
e. Letter to the editor (about Ed Noon going to the moon) in Nov. 1977.
f. Mention of M.A.: Dec. 1975, Feb. 1977, and Oct. 1978.
46. Xenophile
a. "Ed Noon's Quickest Caper," March/April 1978.
b. "The Eleven Best Private Eye Novels of Them All," March/April 1978.
c. "For Mystery Critics Only," 1976.
d. "Manuscript Found in a Bottle," Nov. 1976.
e. Mention of M.A.: May 1975, June 1975, Sept. 1975, Dec. 1975, Jan. 1977, June 1978.
Box 59 B. Newsclippings 1. Writings by M.A •. (Letters to editors unless indicated otherwise. Date and newspaper given when known.) (#1) a. "Are Sports Overemphasized"
b. "Dear Room 43" Dec. 15, 1976 Sentinel.
c. "Frame for A Tough" Short story. d. "Great Moments" Jan. 1977 Sentinel.
e. "How to Talk to A Writer" June 23, 1976 Sentinel.
14 Box 59 f. "Library Fund Drive Crucial" Sept. 15, 1976 Sentinel. (#1)
g. "Movie Buff Takes Umbrage" April 13, 1977 Sentinel.
h. "My Husband Is My Sister Now" Story, Sept. 1, 1963 Inside News.
i. "This Is My Father" Quote in Father's Day story, June 15, 1975 Sentinel.
j. "William Fox" Oct. 27, 1976 Sentinel.
2. Newsclippings about M.A. and his writing. Newspaper and date given where known. (#2)
a. "Alumni to Host 'Literary Luminary' Reception" NJIT Vector, Apr. 29, 1977.
b. "Michael Avallone Writes Quick" by Joseph Sapia, The Little Times, Jan. 27, 1982.
c. "Ingrid Bergman Stars in 'A Woman Called Golda.'"
d. "Bouquets" letter to editor by Don Bloom about M.A. in Jan. 12, 1978 Sentinel
e. "Budding Authors Hear Kind Words" by John Amanna, May 2, 1976 New York Times. With ALS from M.A. -----
f. Advertisement for "Cannonball," Sept. 10, 1976 Daily News.
g. "CB Celebrity Calendar" with picture of M.A. in Nov. 1977 CB Bible.
h. "Club House Highlights" mention of M.A. lecture in monthly calendar of events in Feb. 1976 Clearbrook Calendar.
i. "Does Literary Output of 146 Novels Spell Success for Author?" by N.R. Kleinfield in Jan. 6, 1974 Wall St. Journal.
j. "The Fastest Typewriter in the East" by Carl Pisano in March 27, 1977 Jersey Magazine.
k. "The Fastest Typewriter in the East" by Ken Rappaport in Nov. 27, 1980 Tribune.
15 Box 59 1. Bill Fox Mayoral Campaign advertisement, (M.A. is a listed supporter.) Oct. 29, 1975 Sentinel. (#2)
m. "Highlights of the Upcoming Writers' Conference," photo of M.A. in April 14, 1978 NJIT Vector. With ALS.
n. "Jersey Writers To Be Honored" in April 28, 1977 Home News.
o. "Just Rambling" clips from Sentinel's local gossip section. 5 items.
p. "NJIT Will Host Writers Conference on April 28," photo of M.A., April 20, 1979 NJIT Vector.
q. "On Camera" photo clip of M.A. in undated clip from Sentinel.
r. " ••• The Oscar for Best Filmgoer, to ••• " by Louise Saul about M.A. in Mar. 30, 1977 Sentinel.
s. "Publishers Seen Shunning East Brunswick Author" by John Turi in Feb. 11, 1977 News Tribune.
t. "Recycling Paperbacks" photo of M.A. in Oct. 1975 Sentinel.
u. "Shabang! Fun But No Profit" by Bob Knobelman mentioning M.A. in April 5, 1976 New Brunswick, NJ.
v. "Books Rejected? 'Write On,' Says Pro" by Michele Molnar in Nov. 28, 1979 Home News.
w. "Welcome, Writers; Authors; Poets!" with photo of M.A. in April 25, 1980 NJIT Vector. --
x. "Writers Selected for Literary Hall"
y. "The Write Stuff" in Aug. 18, 1985 Star Ledger Accent.
C. Other Printed Items by M.A.
1. Photocopy of two short chapters from "Death of a .300 Hitter," 3 p. (#3)
2. Photocopy of "The Faceless Phantom," 1 p.
16 Box 59 3. "Shampooped" letter to editor of Mad Magazine, 1 p. (#3)
4. Photocopy of 1st edition of THE TALL DOLORES by M.A., 80 p. (#4)
5. Photocopy of 1st edition of MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE MORGUE by M.A., 80 p. (#5)
6. "Who's On First" in Sprint Reader, 1978. (#3)
D. Awards Ceremonies and Educational Seminars in which M.A. Was Involved. (#6)
61 items, incl:
East Brunswick Library, 6 items.
East Brunswick Evening School Catalogs, 13 items.
New Jersey Writers' Conference, 24 items.
Westfield Adult School, 2 items.
Box 60 E. Other Printed
1. Publicity
a. Items in which M.A. is mentioned, but not featured. 53 items. (#1)
b. Catalogs in which M.A.'s books listed. 14 items. (#2)
c. Proof for jacket High Noon at Midnight, Paperjacks Mystery.
d. Printed items regarding M.A.'s family members, particularly Fran Avallone's involvement with the Right to Choose Foundation. 7 items. (#3) 2. Related to M.A.
a. "Avallone at High Noon" Typescript of paper about M.A. by William James Divine, 18 p. (#4)
b. "First You Dream, Then You Die" Photocopied pages of Francis L. Nevin's biography of Cornell Woolrich. "These pages exhibit M.A.'s relationship with the man and the writer," 6 p. (#5)
17 Box 60 c. "The Last Grave" Screenplay by Jo Heims based on original story by Johnny Seven. M.A. almost had a deal to novelize this in 1963. Mimeo, 103 p. (#6)
Box 61 d. "Shadowed Hearts" by Jane Toombs. Photocopied typescript of book and outline sent to M.A. as example of a series Jay Garon-Brooke was developing. 51 p. (#1)
e. "Tap Dancing" Galley proofs of a book. Author and date unknown. 161 p. (#2)
f. Printed items unrelated to M.A. or his family. 28 items. (#3)
III. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Business Correspondence
1. Biographical Texts (correspondence from biographical companies wishing to publish Mar. 1, 1974 - April 11, 1987. (#4)
13 TLS; 1 ALS; 1 printed item.
2. Business: General. Sept. 9, 1965 - June 1, 1982. (#5)
21 TLS; 6 ALS; 8 printed items.
3. Domestic Book Contracts. July 1975 - April 1981. (#6)
4 contracts.
4. Domestic Publishers: General Correspondence. March 22, 1963 - Nov. 9, 1983. (#7)
32 TLS; 4 printed items.
5. Domestic Royalties Notices. May 24, 1965 - Nov. 23, 1981. (#8)
Ca. 250 notices.
6. Royalty statements and some correspondence, ca. 1953 (THE TALL DOLORES) to 1978 (Coxeman titles) from various publishers. Ca. 250 items. (#9)
18 Box 62 7. Foreign Publishers: General Correspondence. May 1961 - Feb. 26, 1979. (Mainly English) (#1)
121 TLS; 9 ALS; 2 telegrams; 3 printed items.
8. Foreign Royalty Notices. July 1958 - June 1978. (#2)
Ca. 100 items.
B. General Correspondence Folders
Arranged in M.A.'s filing system by name, topic, or company with his holograph notations. Some include letters by M.A. (Undated correspondence and printed items are at the end of each folder.)
1. Various individuals (#3) 38 TLS; 47 ALS; 24 postcards/greeting cards. Incl.
Arthur, Robert ALS on card, n.d.
Avallone, M. TLS Sept. 4, 1976, to John Jakes re: M.A.'s blacklisting by publishing industry
Avallone, M. TLS June 19, 1976, to "Paperback Editor" re: Lyle Kenyon Engle
Blau, Peter Postcard Nov. 7, 1975
Eberhart, Mignon ALS on postcard, 1969 ANS on holiday card n.d. TLS Aug. 2, 1974 4 TLS no date
Fish, Robert and Mame ANS on holiday card
Johnson, Lyndon Baines Postcard, printed signature, 1964. Re: Johnson's 1964 voting rights bill.
MacShane, Frank TLS Feb. 5, 1974
2. Abood, Don. April 13, 1969 - (1975?). 23 TLS; 7 ALS; 1 postcard; 9 printed items.(#4)
3. Ace Books. March 18, 1964 - Nov. 3, 1968 19 TLS; 1 CTL; 2 ALS; 12 printed items.(#5)
4. Adams, Joey. Oct. 1, 1968 - (?). 5 TLS, some with printed signature; 3 ALS; 13 postcards or greeting cards; 6 printed items. (#6)
19 Box 62 5. Adrian, Kelly. Sept. 6, 1967 - Dec. 7, 1976. 44 TLS; 8 post/greeting cards; 3 printed items; 1 photo. (#7) 6. Associated Press Story. Nov. 3, 1980 - Feb. 11, 1981. 4 TLS; 5 ALS; 1 printed item; 1 photo, incl. (#8)
Hoch, Edward TLS Feb. 1, 1981
Box 63 7. Baker, Samm Sinclair. Jan. 15, 1964 - April 15, 1970. 4 ALS; 2 postcards 3 printed items. (#1)
8. Bensen, Don (Pyramid Books). June 17, 1959 - Nov. 14, 1969. 5 TLS (#2)
9. Brannon, W.T. Nov. 15, 1966 - Dec. 3, 1976. 19 TLS; 2 printed items. (#3)
10. Cassiday, Bruce (Argosy). Nov. 1, 1965 - June 21, 1972. 3 TLS; 1 postcard; 2 printed items. (#4)
11. Coxe, George Harmon. Jan. 30, 1963 - Nov. 9, 1967. 5 TLS; 1 greeting card; 1 printed item. (#5)
12. Ellery Queen Magazine. 1962-1975. 46 TLS; 24 ALS; 3 printed items; 1 photo incl.
Dannay, Frederic Letters: ALS and TL with stamped signature. (#6)
13. Ellin, Stanley. April 5, 1964 - Nov. 6, 1981. 68 TLS; 8 ALS; 51 postcards or greeting cards; 5 printed items. (#7)
14. Engel, Lyle Kenyon. July 26, 1956 - Dec. 1975. 26 TLS; 28 royalty statements; 1 post/greeting card; 7 printed items. (#8)
15. Fan Mail. 1969; Feb. 7, 1974 - March 6, 1982. 35 TLS; 61 ALS (many from children); 1 printed item. (#9) Incl.
Pauling, Linus TLS Jan. 21, 1969 to Donald Glover
16. Ficklings-Four Star Productions. May 9, 1962 - Nov. 3, 1965. 14 TLS; 1 ALS; 2 printed items. (#10)
20 Box 63 17. Films in Review (Henry Hart). Sept. 21, 1966 - Feb. 15, 1975. 12 TLS; 1 greeting card. (#11) 18. Fish, Robert. Dec. 1, 1964 - Sept. 28, 1981. 46 TLS; 8 ALS; 10 post/greeting cards; 7 printed items. (#12) Incl. letters from his wife and
Waugh, Hillary TLS Feb. 24, 1981
Box 64 19. Forbes, Stanton (De). Nov. 30, 1962 and undated 3 TLS; 1 ALS (#1)
20. Fox, Estelle. 1957 - Jan. 18, 1970. 18 TLS; 1 printed item. (#2)
21. Freeman, Lucy. May 16, 1969 - April 17, 1980. 5 TLS; 2 ALS; 2 cards; 1 printed item. (#3)
22. Fritch, Chuck. March 25, 1979 - April 7, 1984. 24 TLS; 4 postcards; 1 printed item. (#4)
23. Futornick, Dave. Oct. 22, 1979 - Sept. 18, 1980. 20 TLS; 4 printed items. (#5)
24. Gardiner, Dorothy. April 20, 1954 - July 9, 1980. 37 TLS; 29 postcards or greeting cards; 3 printed items. (#6)
25. Garon, Jay (agent of Jay Garon-Brooke Associates, Inc.) Feb. 12, 1966 - Sept. 23, 1986. ca. 75 items incl. royalty statements. (#7)
26. Gothic Reader ("Edwina Noone's"). June 4, 1965 - July 26, 1976. 25 TLS; 3 postcards or greeting cards; 15 printed items. (#8) Incl.
Eberhart, Mignon 3 TLS n.d. Gardiner, Dorothy TLS on postcard June 4, 1965
Jakes, John TLS on postcard Dec. 8, 1966
Whitney, Phyllis A. ALS postcard June 5, 1985 TLS July 1, 1965 Signed doc July 7, 1965 TLS on verso of mimeo bio of her, n.d.
21 Box 64 27. "The Gunfighters" June 29, 1981 - (?) 1 TLS; 1 postcard; 15 printed items; correspondence with agent. (#9) 28. Hardin, Nils. April 23, 1975 - March 6, 1980. 11 TLS; 1 ALS; 4 postcards. (#10)
29. Haycraft, Howard. Sept. 2, 1963 - March 19, 1965. 3 TLS; 1 ALS; 1 postcard; 2 printed items by H.H. (#10)
30. Hershatter, Richard. March 3, 1967 - Aug. 31, 1979. 11 TLS; 2 ALS; 1 postcard; 3 printed items. (#12)
31. Hirsch, Henry. March 23, 1964 - April 27, 1964. 1 TLS; 1 ALS; 69 page carbon typescript manuscript by H.H. about life insurance. (#13)
32. Hoch, Edward D. Jan. 7, 1963 - Oct. 28, 1981. 19 TLS; 8 postcards, one signed card. (#14)
33. Holmes, Tiffany {Citadel Press). Oct. 11, 1967 - (?) 37 TLS; 4 ALS; 4 postcards; 1 printed item. (#15)
34. Klinger, Henry. 1963 - Sept. 17, 1969. 6 TLS; 1 ALS. (#16)
35. Lacy, Ed. April 6, 1962 - Oct. 17, 1967. 1 TLS; 2 postcards; 2 printed items, 2 mimeo letters. (#17)
36. Lee, Brad. Oct. 27, 1963 - Aug. 4, 1979. 30 TLS; 26 postcards or greeting cards; 12 printed items. (#18)
37. Long, Frank Belknap. Oct. 26, 1948 - Dec. 22, 1968. 12 TLS; 1 ALS; 2 printed items. (#19)
Box 65 38. Lynch, Miriam. Nov. 29, 1962 - (?) 50 TLS; 4 ALS; 15 postcards or greeting cards; 5 printed items. (#1)
39. McDade, Tom. Jan. 10, 1967 - June 13, 1969. 8 letters. (#2) Incl.
Coxe, George Harmon Photocopy TLS June 30, 1969
Ellin, Stanley Photocopy TLS June 13, 1969
22 Box 65 Kingsley, Michael J. Photocopy TLS June 30, 1969 (#2)
McDade, Tom 2 TLS: 1967, 1968 1 CTLS to George Harmon Coxe July 8, 1969 40. McGerr, Patricia. May 29, 1974 - Feb. 18, 1981. 1 TLS; 5 ALS; 1 greeting card. (#3) 41. Margulies, Leo. Feb. 7, 1958-1969 and undated 34 TLS; 7 ALS; 8 postcards; 3 printed items. (#4) 42. Marlowe, Dan J. March 20, 1964 - Dec. 27, 1979. 26 TLS; 9 printed items. (#5)
43. Martin, Robert. Nov. 7, 1962 - April 19, 1964. 6 TLS; 1 printed item. (#6)
44. Masur, Hal. June 6, 1962 - (?) 28 TLS; 3 postcards; 1 printed item. (#7) 45. Millar, Ken (Ross Macdonald). June 15, 1962 - Dec. 20, 1977. 1 TLS; 20 ALS; 2 postcards and 2 greeting cards. (#8)
46. Montgomery, Mary. No dates. 6 TLS; 2 ALS; 3 postcards. (#9)
47. Porcelain, Sidney. No dates. 3 TLS; 1 printed item. (#10)
48. Reject slips. April 5, 1946 - {?) 83 TLS; 14 TL; 11 ALS; 2 postcards; 1 printed item. (#11)
49. Ross, Marilyn and Dan. April 13, 1962 - Oct. 3, 1979. 10 TLS; 6 ALS; 3 notes on greeting cards; 1 printed item. (#12) SO. Santesson, Hans Stefan (1914-1975). Feb. 6, 1962 - July 9, 1976. SO TLS; 4 ALS; 33 postcards; 9 printed items. (#13)
51. Scholastic, Inc. June 10, 1975 - Oct. 19, 1978. 36 TLS; 2 ALS; 1 post/greeting card. (#14)
Box 66 52. Smith, Frank. March 1, 1969 - Aug. 17, 1977. 24 TLS; 3 CTLS; 1 printed item. (#1) 53. Smith, Wendell. Nov. 10, 1976 - April 14, 1977. 2 TLS; 5 ALS; 4 printed items. (#2)
23 Box 66 54. Steiger, Brad (Eugene Olson). March 21, 1965 - May 14, 1968. 34 TLS; I ALS; 4 postcards or greeting cards; 7 printed items. (#3)
55. Steinbrunner, Chris. No dates. 6 TNS; 1 ANS; 15 printed items. (#4)
56. Stern, Richard Martin. Oct. 11, 1962 - July 8, 1975. 23 TLS; 1 ALS; 1 postcard; 1 greeting card from wife; 4 printed items. (#5)
57. Treat, Larry. Nov. 4, 1962 - April 14, 1967. 7 TLS; 1 printed item. (#6)
58. "To Tell the Truth." M.A.'s appearance on Dec. 29, 1980 - (?) (1980). 9 TLS; 2 ALS; 4 post/greeting cards; 6 printed items. (#7)
59. Wall Street Journal. Sept. 7, 1973 - --Feb. 27, 1974. 17 TLS; 5 ALS; 1 printed item. (#8) Incl.
Bloch, Robert ALS Jan. 23, 1974
Gores, Joseph N. TLS Jan. 10, 1974
Masur, Harold Q. TLS n.d. 60. Washer, Robert E. Sept. 2, 1969 - May 20, 1971. 13 TLS; 1 post/greeting card. (#9)
61. Watts, Richard. Sept. 6, 1958 - Jan. 11, 1975. 74 TLS. (#10)
62. Waugh, Hillary. May 14, 1962 - June 26, 1978. 10 TLS; 3 ALS; ANS on greeting card. (#11)
63. Weinberg, Herman. Feb. 1965 - (?) 14 TLS; 8 photocopied TLS; 3 photocopied ALS; 1 telegram; 15 printed items. (#12) 64. Wells, Anna Mary. Feb. 1: 1964 - (?) 1 TLS; 2 ALS; 2 postcards, ANS on greeting card. (#13)
65. Wells, Helen. Oct. 10, 1966 - May 30, 1976. 7 TLS; 5 ALS; 3 ANS on cards. (#14)
66. Whitney, Phyllis. Jan. 4, 1963 - Dec. 1978. 24 TLS; 10 ALS; 5 ANS on cards. (#15)
24 Box 66 67. Woolrich, Cornell. Feb. 26, 1968 - July 13, 1971. 13 TLS; 2 ALS; 3 post/greeting cards; 1 photo; 5 printed items. (#16) Mainly about Woolrich, incl.
Kahn, Joan · 2 TLS Oct. 16, 21, 19 7 0
Woods, Rose Mary (secretary to President Nixon) TLS June 18, 1969
Woolrich, Cornell ALS postcard, 1967
Box 67 68. The Writer. Aug. 22, 1962 - Sept. 24, -1979. 14 TLS. (#1) Incl.
Burack, A.S. 12 TLS
69. Writer's Digest. March 21, 1961 - Nov. 6, 1986. 109 TLS; 12 ALS; 2 post/greeting cards; 1 telegram; 5 printed items. (#2)
70. Writers (amateurs) helped or corresponded with by M.A. March 13, 1962 - Jan. 5, 1970. 63 TLS; 1 CTL; 3 ALS; 5 newsclips; 2 short manuscripts sent by aspiring writers: "It's a Writer's World" by Dale L. Fanetti, and "Now Smile and Say" by- David M. Spencer. (#3) Incl.
Charteris, Leslie TLS Feb. 17, 1965 in response to fan letter from M.A.
71. Yates, Alan (wrote as Carter Brown). April 12, 1962 - Oct. 14, 1983. 4 TLS; 1 ALS; 9 greeting cards. (#4)
IV. MEMORABILIA A. Career Assessment Inventory Materials. 3 TLS Computer printout results, ca. 100 p. (#5)
B. Signs (7) made by M.A. for various occasions {parties, book signings) and Valentine for wife on paper plate.
C. Mystery Calendars (2) 1983, 1984, listing M.A.'s birthday Oct. 27.
D. Bullfight poster with bullfighter's name, Michael Avallone.
E. F.J. Reale Painters. Key ring designed by M.A.
F. City of New York. Wardrobe Checker Pin. 1961.
25 Box 67 G. Brandeis University Library Memento, incl. bookplate. (/15)
H. Cards and Ticket Stubs (/16 in envelope) Business cards; credit cards; membership cards; Cunard ship ticket from 1973 trip to England; New Jersey State Lottery tickets. Ca. 300 items.
Box 68 I. Drawings, some with letters made by 3 different 4th grade classes as thanks for M.A. visits. Ca. 75 drawings. (/11, 2, 3)
v. PHOTOGRAPHS AND ART WORK. (/14)
A. Of M.A.
1. Photograph inscribed to B.U.
2. 2 silhouettes.
Package 1 3. Pencil sketch by Paul Ballota. 24" x 18"
Box 68 B. Of Family and Friends
8 photographs. Color orb & w, incl.
Cooper, Gordon (astronaut) Photo with signature
Turi, Gemma with M.A. (see Videotape VI B)
VI. CASSETTES AND VIDEOTAPE
A. 2 cassette tapes: interviews by John Brady with Gay Talese and Rex Reed.
B. Videotape (for helical scan video recorder). Interview with M.A. by Gemma Turi. (See PHOTOGRAPHS VB)
26 Avallone, Michael #305 Addenda June 1988 - June 1990
Box 69 I. MANUSCRIPTS "The Adventures of Sam Spade" (play adaptation for Pulpcon 18). Photo. typescript, 26p. (#1) "Are These Our Editors Today's Literary Crimes. Is There a writing Life after Michael Seidman?". Typescript, 17p. (#2) "Cornell Woolrich: A Memoir, In Defense of the Master of Dark Suspense." Carbon typescript, llp. Mystery Scene 1988 "Deja vu, Raymond Redux and Ave, Chandler, Dictionary of Literary Biography, 1988. Carbon typescript, 4p. "It's All in the Imagination, Right?" Typescript, 3p. "A Nostalgic Re-run of the '67 Picture on the Family Tube." Carbon typescript, 6p. "The Otto Penzler Story." Typescript, 9p. "The Rubbed-Out Star." Photocopy and carbon typescript, 161p. (#3) "Some more (more) Pulp Contemplations." Photocopy typescript, Nemesis #29, 7. 89, 4p. (#4) "What Mad Nooniverse or Noon Street Revisited. Carbon typescript, 9p. Published as "Hi, Noon", Mystery Detective Monthly, 11/88 II. Notes (#5) Notes Made While Viewing Movie at Cinema One ... A Man and a Woman. Preparation for novelization of movie. Typescript and holograph, dated 3/68, 3p. Notes on the "BLACKLIST." 1975. Typescript and holograph, 3p. II. DIARIES (#6)
1 Diaries 1962-1968. Photocopied holograph, 43p. IV. CORRESPONDENCE Box 69 A. Personal, fans, friends TLS 51, ALS 49, PC 6, Card 8 ( #7) Box 70 B. Publishing, 1945-1987, containing numerous royalty statements including "THE BLACKLIST YEARS". (#1) Incl.: Miller, Merle (Yank) Form letter signed March 21, 1945 -- c. Professional with writers and critics alphabetically arranged Barzun-Rappaport (#2) Rich-Wilson (#3) Von Elsner (#4) Barzun, Jacques, 5 TLS: 6/3/71, 3/13/73, 3/23/73, 6/23/73, 4/21/76, ANS nd {#2) Brannon, W.J., 3 TLS, 1/30/76, 2/12/76, 6/26/76 Callendar, Newgate (pseud), TLS, 1/7/75 Capra, Frank 10 TLS, 1972-1981 Champlin, Charles D., 6 TLS, 1/18/67, 2/11/67, 4/12/67, 9/29/67, 11/29/74, 3/11/75 Cook, Michael, TLS, 11/3/76, pc 12/30/76, 8/18/79, 8/25/79, pc 9/1/79, 9/11/79, 10/16/79, 12/22/79, 12/31/79, 1/22/80, 3/7/80, 3/15/80, 10/11/80, 9/26/81, 10/2/81, 2/12/82, pc 1/17/84, pc 8/31/84, 12/9/86, 6/14/87 Crist, Judith, TLS 3/2/66, 10/19/66, ALS undated, TLS, 4/7/69 (probably 1979 was New York magazine around '69 i think no) A typed note from Avallone, 9/18/79, with holograph reply from Crist Crowther, Bosl~j, 2 TLS, 2/14/61, 1/13/67
2 Greenspun, Roger, TLS, 3/1/73 Haskell, Molly, TLS, 4/21/ny, TLS, 7/19/75
Box 70 Kahn Joan, TLS, 10/10/67 Kelly, Gene 19 TLS, 2 photocopied TLS; 6 xmas cards, 2 TLS from GR's sec., Lois McClelland Lask, Thomas, TLS 1/16/64 Lehmann-Haupt, Christopher, TLS, 4/4/75 Lipsyte, Robert, 4 TLS, 5/1/76, 7/25/76, 9/30/76, pc 1/4/87 Macleish, Rod, TLS, 12/16/74 MacShane, Frank, TLS, 5/27/76 Pace, Eric, ALS, 8/7/74 Peck, Seymour, TLS, 3/18/71 Prather, Richard S., TLS, 10/9/75, 10/11/76 Rappaport, Ken, 7 TLS, 5/7/80, 9/13/80, 9/16/80, 10/21/80, 11/17/80, 1/22/81, 1/15/84, poem and clippings by Rappaport Rich, Frank, TLS, 12/7/75 (#3) Rosten, Leo, TLS, 4/26/61 Sarris, Andrew, 2 TLS, 10/28/75, 4/16/76 Simon, William, TLS, 3/3/87, 3/18/87, 5/11/87 and television treatment "The Omega Bureau". Photo. typescript, 40p. Smith, Frank, TLS, 1/12/76, 3/1/76, 6/6/76, 6/16/76, 8/26/76 Von Elsner, Don 1963-1975 118 TLS, 1 ALS, 1 PC, clippings, 2 photos (#4) Waugh, Hillary, TLS, 11/11/78, 1/14/76, 6/16/76 (#3)
3 Whitney, Phyllis, TLS, 10/29/75, 2/22/76, 6/2/76, 6/16/76, 3/19/77 and 2 undated notes Whittington, Harry, TLS, 1978-1984 24, cards 7 Box 70 Wilson, Earl, TLS 9/11/65 IV. PRINTED MATERIAL Box 71 A. By MA. Arranged alphabetically by publication Argo-Golden Perils (#1) Mystery Scene-Pulp Vault (#2) The Rat-Writer's Digest (#3)
The Scar, Argo, 4/27/89 Letter, The Armchair Detective, 1984, photocopy, and "The Sage of Nick Carter, Killmaster," by Will Murray, MA mentiioned Interview, R.C. Holland, Books Are Everything, vol. 1, #4 M.A. Checklist, Books Are Everything, vol. 1, #5 Raymond Chandlier Centenary DLB Yearbook 1988 with tribute by MA "The Morning After Kong," Golden Perils #7, 11/86 Letter, Mystery Scene #16 (#2) "How to Live With A Writer," MA and Fran Avallone, Nemesis Incorporated, 5/88 "The Little Paperback Went to Market," Paperback Parade, #6, 2/88 "Headache Hurler," Pulp Vault #6, 11/89 (#2) "The Scar," The Rat #1, 9/89 (#3) "Who's ON First," Sprint Reading Skills Program Book #3, (C) 1978 "Coffee for Two," Woman's World, 10/21/80
4 "Death IN the Center Ring," Woman's World, 3/17/81 "So You Want to Write A Mystery," Writer's Digest, 1/63 B. Articles re: MA (#4) MA's The Butcher, by Link Hullar, Echoes, 9/82 MA and Ed Noon, by Link Hullar, The NY Collectable Paperback Expo - Souvenir Book, 10/4/89, MA was special author ghost of honor 7 items of Publicity and Reviews C. 3 inscribed comic-type books (#5) The Lyric Return, by Lucile Coleman The Cold Dish, by Max Collins, co-author Hell On Earth, by Robert Bloch 8 other printed items (#6) VI. PHOTOS 3 including two of Mr./Mrs. Avallone at the Newark, NJ airport after trip to Los Angeles, CA (#7) VII. AWARDS Citation, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 4/26/80 Certificate of Appreciation, Brown Bag Forum, 4/19/89 (#7)
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1 Paige Box (8/31/90) Box 1 Typescript draft THE NINTH OF NEVER (fragment-88p) (10/16/90) Souvenir Book from the Second Annual Collectable Paperback Expo (M.A. was a guest speaker) Books: K-9 and His Bowser Aces. Ltd. ed. book 96/100 (2/13/91) Typescript GIVE ME THE WORD; various photocopy pages of notes and misc. anecdotes; East Brunswick Student Enrichment Program brochures (Avallone is teacher); Hardboiled Detective Magazine no. 10; folder of correspondence between M.A. and editor, Ed Gorman. books: SHOCK CORRIDOR (inscribed), Brit. edition (6/5/91) "thank you" notes from children (MA read to their class); correspondence file; Mystery Writers of America members; correspondence file: Tom Johnson (ed. of "Echoes"); transcript of interview with MA re: movie novelizations and TV tie-ins; "New Mystery Magazine" July/Aug. computer script for story "Kiss It and Make It Well"; photocopy typescript AND THEN THERE WAS NOON; clean photocopy typescript THE NINTH OF NEVER (7 /16/91) "Wild and Wooly Mammoth Detective" vol. 1 #1, June 1991, The Case of the Errant Elephant by Hannibal Alps (M.A.?) {small pulp magazine-author's proof) photocopy of an article on writer's preferences and work habits mentions M.A.
6 (9/24/91) Film production notes re: "Cannonball Run"; Correspondence to M.A. from James Reasoner (1/7 /92) Manuscripts MA: "Harm's Way"; autobio: "How Can You Put Your Name to Books Like That?" Typescript article of him by Linda Huller. Correspondence with agent Susan Crawford. Printed: The Fantastic Collector, June/July 1991. "Unusual" Vol. 1, no. 1 and no. 2--the only ones published. Contain stories by M.A. (undated but presumably 1960's) (4/6/92) Typescript outlines for THE SINKING HOUSE, THE SHEA STADIUM SWINDLE; photocopy typescript short stories: "The Buckwheat Cat" (pseud. Jean-Ann De Pre), "The Who Heard The Train Talk" (pseud. Mark Dane), "The Home Run Which Emptied A Tree" (pseud. Steve Michaels). Typescript essay "The Biegel and Me"; TLS to Gene Kelly from MA; typed corr. re: short stories; printed brochure - NJ Women of Achievement Awards (Fran Avallone). (5/4/92) Computer-script correspondence from MA 1991-1992; eulogy given by MA at funeral of friend Ed Hernon 9/9/90; election worker certificates for MA & Fran Avallone; photocopied newspaper article about MA; computer-script essay "The Biegel and Me" on death of friend Andrew Biegel. (7 /9/92) 1976 TLS from Phyllis Whitney about writing romantic suspense novels for hardcover market; computer script letter form MA to Gene Kelly, 4/24/92; update on the status of various works by MA (10/30/92) Three periodicals with articles by or about MA (12/22/92) Autographed note from Gene Kelly and photocopies of articles by or about MA.
7 (1/19/93) Carbon typescript BE STILL, MY HEART by MA (2/8/93) Correspondence and two periodicals with articles about MA (2/12/93) Correspondence with other writers and regarding lectures and appearances Folder: "Resnicow" "Beckman" "Robert Sampson" "Collins" "Sterns" "Lucy Freeman" "Lectures" "Brochures on Phila." (6/28/93) Laminated letter from Gene Kelly. September 20, 1980. Laminated letter from Gene Kelly. November 5, 1975. Laminated letter from Frank Capra. December 13, 1971. Pulp Review #9 magazine. March 1993. Pulp Adventures Winter/Spring 1993. #2 The Pulpster 2. Pulpcon #21. July 16-19, 1992. New Mystery Magazine I. #3 New Mystery Magazine II. #1 Philadelphia '89 booklet. October 6,7,8, 1989. (7 /16/93) Gene Kelly to Susan Avallone (9/7 /93) Correspondence and assorted short works by MA (10/18/93) 3 magazines: Mike Shayne Mystery containging "Murder at the Ball Park" The Pulpster #3 inc. mentions and photo of MA; Pulp Vault #11 incl. "The Man Who Walked on Air." (10/20/93) Letters: Gene Kelly (1), Phyllis Whitney (5}
8 (11/ 4/93) Photocopied review, correspondence (11/24/93) "The Eyes Who Had It-And Still Do" autibiographical essay by MA (12/13/93) Photocopies of his letters to Carol Mathau, Mama Riva, others, biblio of his works, reviews etc.
(1/28/94) Photocopies incl. postcard from Leo Rosten (2/22/94) Newspaper pieces about him, a few pieces by him incl. "The House of Horrors" short story, carbon typescript and page proofs (5/3/94) Folder with various correspondence from Mickey Spillane (xerox copies of letters) Feb. 13, 1990 lp. Mar. 26, 1990 lp. July 16, 1990 lp. Jan. 20, 1992 lp. 1 undated Folder with Howard Browne - TLS June 25, 1991 lp. July 10, 1991 lp. July 14, 1991 lp. September 20, 1991 lp. October 18, 1991 lp. November 17, 1991 lp. December 7, 1991 lp. January 27, 1992 2p. March 18, 1992 lp. Folder with Samuel H. Post - TLS June 23, 1969 lp. August 20, 1978 lp. August 23, 1978 lp. September 5, 1979 lp.
9 September 13, 1979 lp. September 24, 1979 lp. October 29, 1979 lp. December 1, 1979 September 23, 1980 March 8, 1981 October 18, 1984 February 3, 1987 May 8, 1987 May 17, 1987 May 27, 1987 August 18, 1987 June 11, 1988 August 25, 1988 June 8, 1989 June 14, 1989 June 25, 1989 Oct. 17, 1989 Oct. 31, 1992 2 undated cards 1 postcard Folder with Richard Prather correspondence: May 5, 1980 July 2, 1980 July 15, 1980 July 22, 1980 August 21, 1980 September 24, 1980 October 17, 1980 June 26, 1988 September 5, 1989 September 5, 1989 December 29, 1989 (2p.) February 4, 1990 February 22, 1990 March 14, 1990 March 15, 1990 March 19, 1990 March 22, 1990 March 23, 1990 April 1, 1990 April 9, 1990 May 24, 1990 May 29, 1990 June 7, 1990 June 15, 1990 June 26, 1990 Folder with misc.
10 (7 /20/94) 1 manila folder w/personal and professional correspondence and personal miscellania (e.g. menu etc.) (8/1/94) Professional and personal correspondence, fan mail, cancelled stamps, pulp paperback fiction info. 1 Paige Box (9/20/94, 10/13/94) f;OX q3 I. CORRESPONDENCE correspondence (#1,#2) correspondence, including Bohrer, Tausch, Moore (#3) correspondence, including Henderson, Goode Jaffery, Juzek, Pachter (#4) correspondence, including Martin, Simone, Divine (#5) correspondence - Boston University (#6-#8) correspondence - letters to Nick Carter (#9-#11) correspondence: Richard Johnson (#12, #13) correspondence: Stephen Mertz (#14) II. MISCELLANY e.g. menus, postcards, flyers, sweatshift insignia, etc. ( #15, #16) III. PRINTED MATERIALS Mystery and Detective Monthly [M.D.M.] (#17-#20) Book: Di Girolamo, Eduardo Leonardo, "A Story of Baloney with Bears and Macaroni." Book: Falk, Berti!, "Atlantis och Svenskarna." *Note: both books signed by author 1 Paige Box (11/7 /94) [3oY 7LJ Personal/professional correspondence, fan mail, Mystery Writers of America material 1 Paige Box (11/23/94) i6,x 7S- Files: Personal/professional correspondence, royalty statements and contracts, Writer's Digest, Mid-Atlantic Mystery Convention materials, story outlines, p/c's of book autographs, early TV and LP recording work, etc. 11 1 Paige Box (12/8/94) B~ 1? Personal/professional correspondence;; 5 pieces. (12/15/94) Correspondence: fan mail; 5 pieces (1/3/95) Personal/professional correspondence. Small pulp edition of MASKA no. 37 w/collectee's novella BOLERO FOR A MURDER IN A RED ROOM. (1/16/95) Personal/professional correspondence; 1 envelope. (2/24/95) Personal/professional correspondence; 2 business envelopes (3/7 /95) MS: typescript NEVER MARRY A MARRIED MAN by Fran Avallone, circa 1964 (4/3/95) Two pieces of personal/professional correspondence
(4/21/95) One p/c of an interview w/MA and Gary Lovis of Mean Streets magazine (Australian) 12/94. (7/10/95) Pulp Adventures Fall 1994, No. 5 Personal/profession correspondence and rough pages of THE KING OF HORROR by Stephen Mertz - "The No. 1 Avallone Fan" (7/31/95) Personal/professional correspondence; promotional/ publicity material; two booklets re: Italian-American history and "the truth about organized crime"; MA's old New Jersey license plate
12 pre-existing box: SB 2G
Avallone, Michael Preliminary Listing 1/8/97
I. Correspondence--to and from MA, July-Dec. 1996
11. Printed Matter A. "The Spider: Master of Men," essay by MA, Purple Prose 6 B. Official sample ballot for Nov. 1996 election
111. Other materials written by MA A. "This Is Not Michael Avallone's Favorite Medical Year" B. "Avallone in Print in 1996" C. "The Eye of the Beholder: To the Question 'Who and What Does Michael Avallone Really Look Like?' Thus Spake These Witnesses"
pre-existing box: SB 2G
Avallone, Michael Preliminary Listing 4/ 4/ 97
I. Correspondence, March 1996-1997
11. Flyer for Paperback Collectors Show and Sale featuring MA as a guest author Avallone, Michael Preliminary Listing 9/19/97
I. Correspondence, Aug.-Sept. 1997 Avallone, Michael 03/31/00 Preliminary Listing
Box # i (09/19/97)
I. Visual material. A. I VHS video cassette tape of a memorial party in honor of the life of MA. Avallone, Michael 9/5/03 Preliminary Listing
I. Manuscript. By MA, TS. Box 78 A. AND THEN THERE WAS NOON, "Ed Noon #32," 170 p. [F. 1] B. THE WALKING WOUNDED, "Ed Noon #3t," 150 p. [F. 2] C. THE NINTH OF NEVER, 212 p. [F. 3-4] D. WHEN WERE YOU BORN?, 212 p. [F. 5-6] E. THE ZOMBIE DEPOT, Satan Sleuth Series #5, 175 p., includes summary of the Satan Sleuth Series, 1 p. [F. 7] F. VAMPIRES WILD, Satan Sleuth Series #4, 170 p. [F. 8] G. SINCE NOON YESTERDAY, "Ed Noon #37," 160 p. [F. 9] H. EVERYBODY WANTS TO GET LAID, 161 p., 2 copies (1 carbon) [F. 10-11] I. THE CRAGHOLD CROSS, 174 p., 2 copies (1 carbon) [F. 12-13]
II. Printed Material. A. Magazines. 1. The Saint. [F. 14] a. Sept. 1966. b. May, 1967. c. Oct. 1967, photocopy. B. "Aw, Let the Kid Hit," anthology of baseball stories by MA, published in various magazines. [F. 15]
(Avallone, Michael. 9/5/03) Page 1 of 1 Avallone, Michael #305 8/5/04 Preliminary Listing
Added to Box 78
I. Film and Video. A. "A Tribute to Frances Janet Weinstein Avallone," digital video disc, n.d. [No folder]
Avallone, Michael (8/5/04) Pagel of l