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Judith A. Jance Papers 1927-2006 (bulk 1991-2005)

MS 419


Collection Summary

Creator: Judith A. Jance
Collection Name: Judith A. Jance Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1927-2006
Physical Description: 21.25 linear feet
Abstract:Papers, 1927-2006 (bulk 1991-2005). This collection is comprised of the papers of J.A. Jance. The bulk of the material relates to her prolific literary career. Items include correspondence; published and unpublished writings including manuscripts, articles, short stories, adaptations and speeches; printed materials including book covers, mystery magazines and newsletters and news clippings; correspondence; photographs; audiovisual material including audiotapes, videocassette tapes and computer files; and objects including plaques, a computer and promotional items.
Collection Number:MS 419MS 419
Languages Represented English
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/

Biographical Note

J.A. (Judith Ann) Jance was born in Watertown, South Dakota in 1944 but grew up in Bisbee, Arizona. After graduating from Bisbee High School, Ms. Jance attended the University of Arizona and graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in English and Secondary Education. In 1967 she married her first husband, a fellow graduate from the University of Arizona. She worked as an English teacher at Pueblo High School until 1968. She received a Master of Education in Library Science in 1970 and became a librarian in the Indian Oasis School District on the Tohono O'odham reservation. While living on the reservation where both she and her husband taught, Ms. Jance's husband received a ride home from a serial killer who eventually stalked the couple. Mr. Jance was able to help the police identify the suspect which led to his arrest.

In 1980 Ms. Jance divorced her husband and moved to Seattle, Washington with her two children. There she sold life insurance before marrying her second husband in 1985. In 1982, Ms. Jance began writing her first true crime novel based on her experience with the serial murderer on the Tohono O'odham reservation which was never published. Ms. Jance then wrote her first mystery fiction novel which was published in 1985. After publishing her novel Ms. Jance turned to writing full time. J.A. Jance is a prolific author who has written mystery novels in several series including the J.P. Beaumont, Joanna Brady and Ali Reynolds series as well as several thrillers, a book of poetry based on her marriage to an alcoholic, and several books in a children's personal safety series.


Scope and Content Note

Papers, 1927-2006 (bulk 1991-2005). This collection consists of materials which document the literary career of mystery writer J.A. Jance. The bulk of the material is comprised of drafts of manuscripts, articles and short stories as well as printed materials including news clippings and various mystery newsletters and magazines. The collection also contains correspondence, photographs, audio visual materials and objects.


Organization

This collection is organized into 7 series. The Writings and Audiovisual series each contain three subseries.
Series 1: Biographical Files, 1927-2006
Series 2: Correspondence, 1973-2006
Series 3: Writings, 1966-2005
Subseries 1: Manuscripts, 1984-2005
Subseries 2: Articles and Short Stories, 1984-2005
Subseries 3: Miscellaneous, 1993-1996
Series 4: Printed Materials, 1985-2005
Series 5: Photographs, 1985-2005
Series 6: Audio Visual Materials, 1986-2005
Subseries 1: Audiotapes, 1987-2005
Subseries 2: Videotapes, 1986-2005
Computer Files, 1987-1997
Objects, 1962-2001

Restrictions

Restrictions

None

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record,the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for theUniversity of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against allclaims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.


Related Material


Access Terms

Personal Name(s)
Jance, Judith A.-- Archives.

Geographic Name(s)
Bisbee (Ariz.)--Fiction.
Seattle (Wash.)-- Fiction.

Subject(s)
American fiction-- 20th century.
American literature-- Southwestern States.
American literature--Northwestern States.
Authors, American-- 20th century-- Archives.


Administrative Information

Credit Line

Judith A. Jance papers (MS 419). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.


Container List

Biographical Files. , 1927-2006
Arrangement: Alphabetical. This series contains biographical materials associated with J.A. Jance. It includes certificates, news clippings, receipt of an honorary degree and reports from high school assignments.
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11 Biographical Materiasl. , nd, 1996-1999
12 Certificates. , nd, 1969-2006
13 General. , 1927-2000
14 Honorary Degree. , 2000
15 Interview. , nd
16 Oregon Shakespeare Festival. , 2000-2005
17 School Assignments. , nd
Correspondence. , 1973-2006
Arrangement: Alphabetical. This series contains letters from various editors, publishers and fans relating to J.A. Jance's literary works as well as letters arranging Ms. Jance's tours and events schedule.
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18 Editors and Publishers. , 1984-2005
19 Events and Appearances. , 1987-1990
110 Events and Appearances. , 1991
111 Events and Appearances. , 1992-1994
112-14 Events and Appearances. , 1995
115 Events and Appearances. , 1996
116 Events and Appearances. , 1997
117-18 Events and Appearances. , 1998
119 Events and Appearances. , 1999
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21 Events and Appearances. , 2000
22 Events and Appearances. , 2001
23 Events and Appearances. , 2002
24 Events and Appearances. , 2003
25 Events and Appearances. , 2004
26 Events and Appearances. , 2005-2006
27 Fan Mail. , nd, 1985-1991
28 Fan Mail. , 1992-1995
29 Fan Mail. , 1996-1997
210 Fan Mail. , 1998-1999
211 Fan Mail. , 2000-2001
212 Fan Mail. , 2002-2003
213 Fan Mail. , 2004-2006
214 General. , nd, 1973-1996
215 General. , 1997-2001
216 General. , 2002-2005
217 Invitations. , 1986-1995
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31 Invitations. , 1995-2000
32 Invitations. , 2001-2006
33 Thank You Letters. , nd
34 Thank You Letters. , 1988-1996
35 Thank You Letters. , 1997-1998
36 Thank You Letters. , 1999-2000
37 Thank You Letters. , 2001-2005
Writings , 1966-2005
Arrangement: Alphabetical. This series contains the published and unpublished writings of J.A. Jance. The Writings series is divided into three subseries:
Manuscripts (1984-2005) contains drafts of manuscripts.
Articles and Short Stories (1966-2005) contains drafts of articles and short stories for magazines and anthologies as well as personal editorial responses to newspaper articles.
Miscellaneous (1993-1996) contains film and radio adaptations of J.A. Jance's novels as well as a speech given by Jance.
Subseries: Manuscripts , 1984-2005
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38-9 After the Fire. , 2001
310-11 Breach of Duty. , 1999
312-15 By Reason of Insanity. , nd
316-17 By Reason of Insanity - Synopsis Included. , nd
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41 By Reason of Insanity- Synopsis Included. , nd
42-3 Day of the Dead. , 2004
44-6 Dead to Rights. , 1996
47-8 Dead Wrong. , 2005
49-10 Desert Heat. , 1993
411-16 Devil's Claw. , 2000
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51-3 Edge of Evil. , 2005
54-5 Exit Wounds. , 2003
56-7 Failure to Appear. , 1993
58-9 Hour of the Hunter. , nd
510-12 Hour of the Hunter. , 1991
513-14 Indecent Exposure. , nd
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61-3 Indian Time. , nd
64 It's Not Your Fault. , 1984
65 Lest Ye Be Judged. , nd
66-9 Long Time Gone. , nd
610-11 Long Time Gone. , 2005
612-13 Lying in Wait. , 1994
614-16 Outlaw Mountain. , 1999
617-18 Partner in Crime. , 2001
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71-2 Partner in Crime. , 2002
73-5 Rattlesnake Crossing. , 1998
76-7 Shoot/Don't Shoot. , 1994
78-9 Skeleton Canyon. , nd
710-11 Skeleton Canyon. , 1997
712-13 Taking the Fifth. , nd
714-15 Taking the Fifth. , 1987
716-17 Tombstone Courage. , nd
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81-7 Tombstone Courage. , nd
88-10 Tombstone Courage. , 1994
811-13 Until Proven Guilty. , nd
814-16 Walking Wounded. , 2002
817 Welcome Home Stranger. , 1985
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91-2 Without Due Process. , 1993
Subseries: Articles and Short Stories , 1966-2005
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93 The Case of the London Cabbie. , 2005
94 Crimes of the Heart. , 1996
95 The Duel. , 1991
96 Fathers and Daughters. , 1999
97 A Flash of Chrysanthemum. , nd
98 A Game of Cat and Mouse. , 1972
99 Gone, but Not Forgotten. , 1995
910 Greenway Librarian- Editorial. , nd
911 Highest, Best Use. , nd
912 How I Wrote Dead to Rights. , 1996
913 JA Jance: On Her Three Bisbees. , 2000
914 The Long Slide Home. , 2004
915 Mandy: "Free to a Good Home." , 1992
916 Naked Came the Phoenix. , 2001
917 On Writing Hour of the Hunter. , 1992
918 Periods of Partial Clearing. , 1993
919 Pima A Cooperative: The Dorm for Individuals. , 1966
920 Second Fiddle. , 1995
921 Skeleton Canyon Then and Now. , 1997
922 Untitiled. , 1998
923 The Who in Whodunits. , 1998-1999
924 Witness. , 2004
925 The Wrtiting Bug. , 2004
926 You-Editorial. , 1987
Subseries: Miscellaneous , 1993-1996
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927 Adaptation- Hour of the Hunter. , nd
928 Adaptation- Until Proven Guilty. , 1996
929 Speech- Storytelling: It's Not Just for Kids. , 1993
Printed Materials. , 1985-2005
Arrangement: Alphabetical. This series contains printed materials including book covers for J.A. Jance's novels, programs for various mystery writers' events, mystery fiction magazines and newsletters and publicity materials including news clippings and event posters.
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9 30 Boucheron. , 1992-1994
9 31 Book Cover Designs. , nd
9 32 Book Covers- Breach of Duty. , 1999
9 33 Book Covers- Birds of Prey. , 2002
9 34 Book Covers- Day of the Dead. , 2005
9 35 Book Covers- Dead to Rights. , 1997
9 36 Book Covers- Desert Heat. , 1993-2002
9 37 Book Covers- Devil's Claw. , 2001
9 38 Book Covers- Dismissed with Prejudice. , 1989
9 39 Book Covers- Edge of Evil. , 2006
9 40 Book Covers- Exit Wounds. , 2004
9 41 Book Covers- Failure to Appear. , 1989
9 42 Book Covers- Hour of the Hunter. , 1990-2003
9 43 Book Covers- Improbable Cause. , 1987-2003
9 44 Book Covers- Injustice for All. , 1986
9 45 Book Covers- Kiss of the Bees. , 2001
9 46 Book Covers- Long Time Gone. , 2005
9 47 Book Covers- Lying in Wait. , 2005
9 48 Book Covers- Minor in Possession. , 1990
9 49 Book Covers- A More Perfect Union. , 1988-2003
9 50 Book Covers- Mothers and Daughters. , 1998
9 51 Book Covers- Name Withheld. , 1997
9 52 Book Covers- Outlaw Mountain. , 2000
9 53 Book Covers- Paradise Lost. , 2002
9 54 Book Covers- Partners in Crime. , 2002
9 55 Book Covers- Payment in Kind. , 1991
9 56 Book Covers- Rattlesnake Crossing. , 1999
9 57 Book Covers- Sentenced to Die. , 2005
9 58 Book Covers- Skeleton Canyon. , 1998
9 59 Book Covers- Taking the Fifth. , 1987
9 60 Book Covers- Tombstone Courage. , 1995-2003
9 61 Book Covers- Trial by Fury. , 1986-2003
9 62 Book Covers- Shoot/Don't Shoot. , 2003
9 63 Book Covers- Until Proven Guilty. , 1985
9 64 Book Covers- Without Due Process. , 1993
9 65 Left Coast Crime. , 1991
9 66 Magazines- The Armchair Detective. , 1993-1994
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10 1 Magazines- The Armchair Detective. , 1995
10 1 Magazines- The Armchair Detective. , 1995
10 2 Magazines- The Armchair Detective. , 1996
10 3 Magazines- Murderous Intent. , 1995
10 4 Magazines- Mystery Readers Journal. , 1994
10 5 Magazines- Mystery Scenes. , 1992-1994
10 6 Magazines- Mystery Scene. , 1996-1999
10 7 Magazines- New Mystery. , 1994
10 8 Magazines- Over My Dead Body!. , 1994
10 9 Mystery Writers of America- Directory. , 1986-2005
10 10 Newsletters- Book Passage. , 1999-2005
10 11 Newsletters- Book News from the Poisoned Pen. , 1991-2001
10 12 Newsletters- Deadly Pleasures. , 1994
10 13 Newsletters- The Dinsmore Patch. , 1994
10 14 Newsletters- International Footprint Association Chapter 17 News. , 2001-2004
10 15 Newsletters- Mysterious Women. , 1996-1999
10 16 Newsletters- Mystery Lovers Bookshop. , 1994-2001
10 17 Newsletters- Mystery News. , 1997
10 18 Newsletters- A Pocket Full of Crime. , 1993
10 19 Newsletters- The Poison Pen. , 1998-2005
10 20 Newsletters- Seattle Mystery Bookshop. , 2001
10 21 Newsletters- Sisters in Crime. , 1992-2005
10 22 Newsletters- The Third Degree. , 1987-2005
10 23 Posters. , nd
10 24 Publicity- Avon Books. , 1996-1999
10 25 Publicity- Avon Books. , 1999-2003
10 26 Publicity- Newsclippings. , nd, 1984-1993
10 27 Publicity- Newsclippings. , 1994-1995
10 28 Publicity- Newsclippings. , 1996
10 29 Publicity- Newclippings. , 1997-1998
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11 1 Publicity- Newsclippings. , 1999-2000
11 2 Publicity- Newsclippings. , 2001-2002
11 3 Publicity- Newsclippings. , 2003-2005
11 4 Publicity- Promotional Packets. , 1989-2004
11 5 Publicity- Publisher's Weekly. , 1990
11 6 Publicity- Severn House. , 1992
11 7 Sisters in Crime- Books in Print. , 1995-1999
11 8 Sisters in Crime- Books in Print. , 2001-2004
11 9 Sisters in Crime- Directory. , 1997-2005
Photographs , 1985-2004
Arrangement: Alphabetical. This series contains photographs of J.A. Jance at various events. Also included are several personal photographs (mostly unidentified).
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1110 General. , nd, 1985
1111 Jance, Judith. , nd, 1998-2004
1112 Jance, Judith - Book Signings. , nd
Audiovisual Materials , 1986-2005
Arrangement: Chronological. This series contains audiovisual materials pertaining to Ms. Jance's literary career. The Audiovisual Materials series is divided into three subseries:
Audiotapes (1987-2005) contains audiocassette tapes and compact disks. Included are various interviews and speaking events. Some materials are in Dutch.
Videotapes (1986-2005) contains VHS tapes of various interviews and speaking events.
Computer Files (1987-1997) contains floppy disks (3 1/2 and 5 1/2 inch disks) of computer programs mostly for Ms. Jance's 1983 Eagle computer as well as drafts of manuscripts.
Subseries: Audiotapes , 1987-2005
Audiocassette Tapes
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12 1 Helen Pollack Ramp Dedication. , nd
12 2-8 J.A. Jance Seminar Tapes (7). , 1987
12 9 J.A. Jance Interview- Dick Curtis Show- KVI- 2/4/88. , 1988
12 10 Third Thursday Reading Series 2-21-91. , 1991
12 11 Radioprogramma Passages Passanyen, Uitgezoden 27 April 1993, Deel 4 van de serie over Female Crime Writers, Vandaag: een interview van Ineke van den Bergen met de Amerikaanse schrijfster J.A. Jance. , 1993
12 12 Avon Books, Dead to Rights R:30, Bennette Book Adv. 5/22/96. , 1996
12 13 Writer or Promoter? J.A. Jance, Emerald City Writers' Conference, October 11-12, 1997. , 1997
12 14 Connie Swanson. , 1997
12 15 Rattlesnake Crossing, J.A. Jance. , 1998
12 16 50 Years/ J.A. Jance 11/98. , 1998
12 17 J.A. Jance King 98/FM Radio Spot, 11/98. , 1998
12 18 J.A. Jance/YWCA Benefit 1/99. , 1999
12 19 J.A. Jance KWCD 92.3 April 12, 1999. , 1999
12 20 J.A. Jance, Mornings with Kelly, September 15, 1999. , 1999
12 21 J.A. Jance April 12, 1999. , 1999
12 22 J.A. Jance on JPR 9-12-00. , 2000
12 23 Harper Collins Radio Kiss of the Bees: 30, 12/13/00. , 2000
12 24 Break Out the Muscle: High Octane Thrillers, Los Angeles Time Festival of Books. , 2001
12 25 Harper Collins Radio Devil's Claw: 30, 6/20/01. , 2001
12 26 01...Keynote Speaker: J.A. Jance. , 2002
12 27 OB...On Getting Over the Mountain to Yon- J.A. Jance (2). , 2002
12 28-29 J.A. Jance, Mornings with Kelly, September 15, 1999. , 2004
Compact Disks
12 30 KJZZ Growing Up in Bisbee, J.A. Jance Arizona Week Feb. 11, 2002, 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM. , 2002
12 31-32 Jolt AM 1330 J.A. Jance Tucson Today (2). , 2004
12 33 Book Talk WYPL Memphis Sept 04 J.A. Jance Day of the Dead. , 2004
12 34 Let's Talk Books, Episode 1, 5/19/05. , 2005
Subseries: Videotapes , 1986-2005
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13 1 Good Company January 23. , 1986
13 2 Interview at Doghouse, June 17, 1987. , 1987
13 3 JA Jance AM Northwest KATU July 31, 1987. , 1987
13 4 JA Jance (Author) at Juanita High School October 27, 1988. , 1988
13 5 12-91 JAJ NW AFT. , 1991
13 6-7 The Mystery Writer: J.A. Jance (2). , 1993
13 8 J.A. Jance Interview Ch. 7 April 14, 1994. , 1994
13 9-12 Hour Northwest May 11, 1994 (4). , 1994
13 13 J.A. Jance 'CBS This Morning' 4/3/95. , 1995
13 14 Women in Communication, Inc. J.A. Jance. , 1996
13 15 Book Talk August '97: Scottsdale Public Library Book Talk. , 1997
13 16 The Criminal Calendar Carolyn Wheat/J.A. Jance: Poisoned Pen and Scottsdale Public Library Presentation of the Criminal Calendar. , 2000
13 17 Northwest Week Mondays and Fridays @ 7 PM on KBTC/PBS Guests: J.A. Jance 04/2001. , 2001
13 18 J.A. Jance Arizona Illustrated KUAT (Ch. 6) 6:30 PM Airdate: 08/29/01. , 2001
13 19 JA Jance Tribute to Girl Scout Leaders LaVerne Williams and Rose Bennett. , 2002
13 20 Partner in Crime Clips: AM Northwest, Northern Kentucky Magazine ICN6, WDTN 12 PM News, Ohio, August 14, 2002. , 2002
13 21-22 J.A. Jance KOLO-TV October 25, 2002. (2) , 2002
13 23 Authors visiting Des Moines: J.A. Jance. , 2003
13 24 Connie Martinson Talks Books J.A. Jance Exit Wounds. , 2003
13 25 Judy's Speech. , 2003
13 26 Between the Lines- Channel 8 Paradise Lost J.A. Jance 08/23/01. , 2001
13 27 Northwest Afternoon KOMO-TV ABC 4 Bestselling Author J.A. Jance 9/10/2003. , 2003
13 28-31 J.A. Jance Interview Northwest Afternoon, 9/10/03. (4) , 2003
13 32 Writers Out Loud Oklahoma State University- Tulsa. , 2005
Subseries: Computer Files, 1987-1997
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141 Applications- Cover Com. , nd
142 Applications- CPM. , nd
143 Applications- Data Disk Backup. , 1997
144 Applications- DOS. , nd
145 Applications- Eaglecalc. , nd
146 Applications- Spellbinder. , nd
147 Applications- Spellbinder Manual. , 1985
148 Applications- System Disk. , nd
149 Applications- The Word (Word Count). , nd
1410 Applications- Word Processing Backup. , nd
1411 Applications- Word Star. , nd
1412 Applications- Wordperfect 4.2. , nd, 1987
1413 Applications- WP. , nd
1414 Miscellaneous- ASGTAMI. , 1997
1415 Miscellaneous- Childrens. , nd
1416 Miscellaneous- David P. , nd
1417 Miscellaneous- Unidentified. , nd
1418 Writings- ABOW. , 1997
1419 Writings- CA. , nd
1420 Writings- DDI. , nd
1421 Writings- HOTH ( Hour of the Hunter). , nd
1422 Writings- HOTH ( Hour of the Hunter). , nd, 1997
1423 Writings- IC ( Improbably Cause). , nd, 1997
1424 Writings- IFA ( Injustice for All). , nd, 1997
1425 Writings- PIK ( Payment in Kind). , nd
1426 Writings- Poems. , nd
1427 Writings- TBF ( Trial by Fury). , nd, 1997
1428 Writings- TTF ( Taking the Fifth). , nd
1429 Writings- UI. , nd
1430 Writings- UPG ( Until Proven Guilty). , nd, 1997
Objects, 1962-2001
Arrangement: Alphabetical. This series contains plaques and other objects relating to the promotion of Ms. Jance's literary works. Also included is Ms. Jance's original computer used to write her first novels.
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151 Buttons; "Save the Doghouse." , nd
152 Buttons; Sheriff Joanna Brady. , nd
153 Medals; American Legion. , 1962
154 Miscellaneous; Cup-Starbucks coffee with Jance quotation. , nd
155 Miscellaneous; Snow globe- Birds of Prey. , nd
156 Miscellaneous- Stencil- Exit Wounds. , nd
157 Plaques; American Mystery Award. , 1992
158 Plaques; Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library, Inc. , 1999
159 Plaques; University of Arizona. , 2000
1510 Plaques; Volkssporting Community. , 2001
1511 Plaques; Women in Communication, Inc. , 1996
othertype
Computer; Dual Floppy Eagle. , 1983