Identity elements
referentie code
Name and location of repository
Beschrijvingsniveau
Titel
Datum(s)
- 1985-1987 (Vervaardig)
Omvang
1.68 linear feet
Naam van de archiefvormer
Biografie
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
Bereik en inhoud
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.
Ordeningstelsel
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.
Conditions of access and use elements
Voorwaarden voor raadpleging
There are no access restrictions.
Physical access
Technical access
Voorwaarden voor reproductie
Permission to publish must be secured from the copyright holder.
Languages of the material
- Engels
Scripts of the material
Taal en schrift aantekeningen
Toegangen
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Geschiedenis beheer
Directe bron van verwerving
Gift
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Aanvullingen
Related materials elements
Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen
Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
Algemene aantekening
The published books part of this collection were removed and added to the circulating collection in the St. Cloud State library.
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Regels of conventies
Sources used
Aantekeningen van de archivaris
Tom Steman minimally rearranged the existing order of material in May 2014.