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Date(s)
- 1985-1987 (Creation)
Extent
1.68 linear feet
Name of creator
Biographical history
The writings of “John Fischer,” pseudonym, represents a collaboration between Ruel E. Fischmann and Joanne Fluke, husband and wife.
Ruel E. Fischmann was born on July 3, 1939 and passed away on January 7, 2013. He lived in Granada Hills, California.
Fischmann received both his bachelor of arts (1961) and master of arts (1967) degrees from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). After graduation, Fischmann landed a faculty position in Philosophy at St. Cloud State College (later University) in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
In 1984, Fischmann left St. Cloud State to pursue a career as a television writer.
Joanne Fluke was born in 1943 to Cliff and Esther Gibson. Fluke grew up in Swanville, Minnesota, graduating from Swanville High School in 1960. After attending St. Cloud State, Fluke graduated from California State University at San Bernardino.
They have one son, John Fluke.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The papers of John Fischer contain various drafts of two published books. The books are Harold Robbins Presents: High Stakes (1986) and Harold Robbins Presents: Station Break (1987).
The papers show the evolution of the writing of the books, demonstrating how Fluke and Fischmann created, crafted, and revised the stories over time.
Series 1: Harold Robbins Presents: High Stakes (1986)
The series contains three drafts and other material related to the writing of Harold Robbins Presents: High Stakes.
Series 2: Harold Robbins Presents: Station Break (1987)
The series contains three drafts and other material related to the writing of Harold Robbins Presents: Station Break.
System of arrangement
The materials are organized in two series by the published date of the two books written by John Fischer.
Records are located at 56.2a-d.
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Conditions governing access
There are no access restrictions.
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission to publish must be secured from the copyright holder.
Languages of the material
- English
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Gift
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General note
The published books part of this collection were removed and added to the circulating collection in the St. Cloud State library.
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Archivist's note
Tom Steman minimally rearranged the existing order of material in May 2014.