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2. Thief Of Time, Assorted Draft Pages., Tony Hillerman

A Thief Of Time Manuscripts

This is not a full or formal draft, but is a collection of chapter summaries with a couple drafts of the first three chapters. A list of notes from his editor and a page containing research findings are also included.

3. Thief Of Time, Manuscript Draft (Photocopy)., Tony Hillerman

A Thief Of Time Manuscripts

This draft is an edited photocopy of A Thief of Time. Light edits and notes are made throughout the photocopy in ink and pencil.

3. Skinwalkers, Edited Manuscript., Tony Hillerman

Skinwalkers Manuscripts

This appears to be the first edited typed manuscript of Skinwalkers. It was edited by both Harper & Row editors and Tony Hillerman. It includes front matter and is heavily edited.

2. Skinwalkers, Manuscript (Photocopy)., Tony Hillerman

Skinwalkers Manuscripts

This is appears to be the second draft of Skinwalkers, lightly edited by Tony Hillerman. This draft was typed on a word processor.

Skinwalkers Audio Transcript, Tony Hillerman

Skinwalkers Audiobooks

This is the transcript for the abridged version of the Skinwalkers audiobook. There is light editing for the reader. It is not available online but may be viewed in person at the Center for Southwest Research.

Promotional Tour Itinerary For Skinwalkers., Tony Hillerman

Skinwalkers Book Tours

These are the letters, notes and itineraries for the promotional tour of the publication of the novel, Skinwalkers. This file includes correspondence with bookstores where there were signing events, as well as notes from friends and business associates and business receipts.

1. Skinwalkers, Manuscript Draft, P.1-117 ., Tony Hillerman

Skinwalkers Manuscripts

This appears to be the first draft of Skinwalkers. The editing appears to be by Tony Hillerman and appears to be light in some places and heavy in others. This draft was typed on a word processor.

4. The Ghostway, Page Proofs And Revised Proofs, 1984., Tony Hillerman

The Ghostway Manuscripts

This is a pre-production proof version of the The Ghostway that was printed by Harper & Row in 1984. It contains numerous layout editing marks and final editorial corrections to the text of the manuscript.

The first page of the manuscript packet is an internal memo between copyeditors at Harper & Row. It reads, "Herewith foul manuscript, foul first pass, and foul third pass, with miscellaneous Xeroxes of repro for corrected pages. Please hold until the author's alteration bill is settled."

As a near-final proof of the printed book, the manuscript pages are not available online. Researchers can view this …

2. The Ghostway, Manuscript Draft, 1984., Tony Hillerman

The Ghostway Manuscripts

This is what appears to be the second manuscript for The Ghostway, it seems to be lightly edited by Tony Hillerman and it is typed on a word processor.

1. The Ghostway, Manuscript Draft, P. 1-229., Tony Hillerman

The Ghostway Manuscripts

This appears to be an early typed draft of The Ghostway and could possibly be the first draft due to the apparent difference of word processing between chapters. The editing is very light and mostly is notes from the author in places where he feels that he should explain details in greater depth.

3. The Ghostway, Edited Manuscript., Tony Hillerman

The Ghostway Manuscripts

This is the final edited manuscript for the novel, The Ghostway.

3. Dance Hall Of The Dead, Screenplay By George Goldsmith And Larry Lavalle, 1984., George Goldsmith, Larry Lavalle

Dance Hall Of The Dead Screenplays

This is a motion picture screenplay based on Dance Hall of the Dead, written by George Goldsmith and Larry LaValle. Attached to this screenplay is an handwritten note addressed to Tony Hillerman requesting his review.

5. The Ghostway, Manuscript Of Condensed Version., Tony Hillerman

The Ghostway Manuscripts

This is a condensed edition of the manuscript for Skinwalkers that was produced for the Harper & Row Select Reader series. It contains raw word processing codes and is not edited.

1. Listening Woman, Screenplay Draft By Lionel E. Siegel (March 1983)., Lionel E. Siegel

Listening Woman Screenplays

This screenplay draft was written by Lionel E. Siegel based on the novel 'Listening Woman'. This copy was sent for a first revision by Siegel.

2. Listening Woman, Screenplay Draft By Lionel E. Siegel (July 1983)., Lionel E. Siegel

Listening Woman Screenplays

This screenplay draft is a revised version written by Lionel E. and dated, July 28, 1983.

1. The Dark Wind, Manuscript Draft, P. 1-262., Tony Hillerman

The Dark Wind Manuscripts

This appears to be the first draft of The Dark Wind. The editing has been done in black, blue, and red ink pen, sometimes all on the same page, which suggests that this draft was edited by Tony Hillerman and at least one other person. The editing is heavy in places and some character names have been added in. Finally, this draft has heavy water staining on some pages and some pages are different colors.

4. The Dark Wind, Manuscript., Tony Hillerman

The Dark Wind Manuscripts

This appears to be the first completed manuscript for The Dark Wind. There are only very minor edits in two places. This draft includes possible book titles, the author notes, and the dedication.

5. The Dark Wind, Revised Manuscript (Photocopy)., Tony Hillerman

The Dark Wind Manuscripts

This is a photocopy of a completed manuscript for The Dark Wind. This manuscript includes all the front matter of a published book and a note to the Harper & Row editors regarding the contents. It appears to have been marked up by both Harper & Row editors and Tony Hillerman himself. There are notes back and forth between author and editors in the margins regarding plot points. Most interesting, is Hillerman's note about writing his own brief description for the dust cover because he did not want hints to the plot given away.

6. The Dark Wind, Edited Manuscript., Tony Hillerman

The Dark Wind Manuscripts

This appears to be the last edited manuscript for The Dark Wind. This manuscript has all the editors’ marks for publication, including font size recommendations and margin sizes. Additionally, there are some more final editing marks for the content by both Harper & Row editors and Tony Hillerman.

3. The Dark Wind, Assorted Draft Pages And Notes., Tony Hillerman

The Dark Wind Manuscripts

This appears to be early assorted pages of various chapters from The Dark Wind. The editing has been done in black and blue ink pen, sometimes on the same page, suggesting that this draft was edited by Tony Hillerman and one other person. Additionally, with the assorted draft pages are Hillerman's research materials on the Navajo, including: Navajo chronology, linguistic history and kinship charts. Interestingly, there is also the contact information for his writer's group and a syllabus from a Navajo Ethnology class taught at UNM.

2. The Dark Wind, Manuscript Draft, P. 1-150., Tony Hillerman

The Dark Wind Manuscripts

This appears to be a portion of the second draft of The Dark Wind. The editing has been done in black ink, suggesting that this draft was edited only by Tony Hillerman. The editing  is still very heavy and plot points and final details are still being worked on.

3. People Of Darkness, Assorted Draft Pages [2]., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This third draft begins to seem more polished and the story more structured, however it still bears evidence of heavy correction and reworking.

6. People Of Darkness, Edited Manuscript., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This is the final edited manuscript for People of Darkness - it has been heavily edited.

8. People Of Darkness, Page Proofs And Print Sample., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This is a master set proof that clearly shows the layout and formatting of the first edition publication. It has some editing marks and  annotations.

1. People Of Darkness, Draft, P.1-267., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This manuscript appears to be the earliest existing draft of People of Darkness. It has been heavily edited and modified by the author.

5. People Of Darkness, Revised Manuscript., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This version of the manuscript is well structured and fairly free of editing marks, but the pages have been renumbered after typing, and the chapter numbers have been modified.

7. People Of Darkness, Page Proofs., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This is a galley proof of the novel that shows layout and formatting of the first edition of the work. The proofs are not available online, but may be studied in person at the Center for Southwest Research.

2. People Of Darkness, Assorted Draft Pages., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This appears to be a further reworking of the initial draft manuscript. The pages are heavily edited and there is ongoing evidence of significant revision of the story.

9. People Of Darkness, Page Proofs And One Signature Of Blue Line., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This is a copy of manuscript proof in blue line interwoven with a set of master set second pass proof.

4. People Of Darkness, Manuscript, P.1-279., Tony Hillerman

People Of Darkness Manuscripts

This is a mature draft of People of Darkness which bears only a few editing and correction marks. This version is neatly typed on New Mexico Bond paper.