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Claire of the Sea Light, 1999 - 2013

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Sub-Series 1.4

Scope and Contents

Subseries 1.4, Claire of the Sea Light, includes research materials, manuscripts, proofs, and printed copies of the published novel with Danticat’s annotations and inserted notes for author readings. Published in 2013, Claire of the Sea Light looks at the fictional coastal town of Ville Rose in Haiti, along with the life and characters related to Claire Limye, who runs away after being given away by her father to an affluent fabric vendor in the town.

Dates

  • Creation: 1999 - 2013

Language of Materials

From the File:

Collection is predominantly in English, with limited materials in Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish.

Access

This collection has no restrictions.

Extent

From the File: 32.6 Linear Feet (55 document boxes; 3 cartons; 8 oversize boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections Repository

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