Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children’s books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group’s Edgar Award and as one of mystery fiction’s Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.
This folder contains research materials for A Thief of Time. There are articles, notes and correspondence included. There is also a typed page called "Thief of time thoughts" which outlines some early story ideas.
These are the letters, notes and itineraries for the promotional tour of the publication of the novel, Skinwalkers. This includes correspondence with bookstores where there were signing events, as well as notes from friends and business associates and business receipts.
This folder contains letters and paper cut-outs regarding the advance reading copy of Skinwalkers. The sample book jacket for Skinwalkers is shown here, however the correspondence files are not online. Researchers who wish to view this folder should visit the Center for Southwest Research at the University of New Mexico, and request the materials in person.
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.
This is appears to be the second draft of Skinwalkers, lightly edited by Tony Hillerman. This draft was typed on a word processor.
This draft is an edited photocopy of A Thief of Time. Light edits and notes are made throughout the photocopy in ink and pencil.
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.
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.
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.
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 manuscript in person by visiting the Center for Southwest Research at the University of New Mexico.