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Inventory of the James Oliver Rigney, Jr., Papers, 1905-2012

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Abstract: Papers of James Oliver Rigney, Jr., author of the epic fantasy Wheel of Time series of novels written under the pseudonym of Robert Jordan. Materials document Rigney's career as an author beginning with his early novels The Fallon Blood, The Fallon Pride, The Fallon Legacy, and Cheyenne Raiders, written under the pseudonyms of Reagan O'Neal and Jackson O'Reilly, his Conan the Barbarian novels (also written under the Robert Jordan pseudonym), through the Wheel of Time series, his most well known work. Materials include complete and partial typescripts with handwritten copyedits and annotations, galley proofs, book signatures, unpublished works, born digital files, working files, correspondence, and other materials relating to the writing, production, and promotion of his novels.
Title: James Oliver Rigney, Jr., papers
Creator: Rigney, James Oliver, Jr., 1948-2007
Date(s): 1905-2012  (bulk circa 1968-2012)  
Extent: 37.0 linear feet
(57 document boxes, 7 slim document boxes, 2 flat boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 13 oversize folders, 12 oversize items, 1 DVD, 2 videocassettes, 106 floppy discs, 1 Apple 3 computer)
Repository: Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
Phone: (843) 953-8016
Fax: (843) 953-6319
URL: http://archives.library.cofc.edu
Call Number: Mss 0197
Language of Material: Materials in English, German, and Japanese.

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Biographical Note

James Oliver Rigney, Jr., (1948-2004), author of the epic fantasy Wheel of Time series of novels written under the pseudonym of Robert Jordan, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 17, 1948, to Eva May and James Oliver Rigney. A decorated Army veteran, he served two tours of Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner from 1968 to 1970. In 1971 he enrolled in South Carolina's military college, The Citadel, as a veteran student and in 1974 graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics. Afterwards he worked as a civilian nuclear engineer for the United States Navy at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. In 1977, while recuperating from a knee injury that led to a near-fatal blood clot, Rigney decided "life was too short" and resolved to become a writer, writing his first novel, the unpublished Warriors of the Altaii, in thirteen days. His second novel, and first published novel, The Fallon Blood, was published in 1980 and was the first of a trilogy of historical novels written under the Reagan O'Neal pseudonym. It was edited and published by his future wife Harriet Popham McDougal for her personal imprint, Popham Press. The couple wed in 1981 and she would continue to be his editor for all but one of his novels. The remaining novels of the trilogy, The Fallon Pride, published in 1981, and The Fallon Legacy, published in 1982, would be published under Tor's Forge imprint. His next novel, Cheyenne Raiders, a western set in the 1830s, was published in 1982 and written under the Jackson O'Reilly pseudonym. In 1982 Tor Books acquired the rights to the Conan the Barbarian book series and Rigney was the first of several writers to contribute new novels to the series. From 1982 to 1984, and writing for the first time under the pseudonym of Robert Jordan, he contributed seven novels to the series, including Conan the Invincible, Conan the Triumphant, and Conan the Destroyer, a novelization of the movie.

In 1984 he began writing The Eye of the World, the first novel in what would become his most well known work, the epic fantasy Wheel of Time series. Also written under the Robert Jordan pseudonym, and originally intended as six volumes, the eventual fourteen volumes would become one of the best selling series in the history of fantasy. Released on January 15, 1990, The Eye of the World was quickly followed by The Great Hunt eleven months later. These first two novels of the series would subsequently be repackaged for young adults with The Eye of the World divided into From the Two Rivers: Part One of The Eye of the World, The Beginning of The Wheel of Time and To the Blight: Part Two of The Eye of The World, The Beginning of The Wheel of Time, in 2002, and The Great Hunt divided into The Hunt Begins: Part One of The Great Hunt, Book Two of the Wheel of Time and New Threads in the Pattern: Part Two of The Great Hunt, Book Two of the Wheel of Time, in 2004. The next four novels were published yearly starting with The Dragon Reborn in 1991, followed by The Shadow Rising in 1992, The Fires of Heaven in 1993, and Lord of Chaos in 1994. A growing fan base and book tour responsibilities necessitated a slower rate of publication for the next five novels beginning with A Crown of Swords, published in 1996, followed by The Path of Daggers in 1998, Winter's Heart in 2000, Crossroads of Twilight in 2003, and Knife of Dreams in 2005.

On March 23, 2006, Rigney posted a message to the Locus Online website announcing that he had been diagnosed with primary amyloidosis with cardiomyapathy, a disorder caused by abnormal protein deposits in the heart wall which cause it to thicken and stiffen. He would die in September of the following year while working on what was planned to be the final volume of the series. Several months after his death it was announced that Brandon Sanderson, himself a fantasy and science fiction author and long time fan of The Wheel of Time series, would step in to complete the final volume relying on the extensive and detailed notes left by Rigney. Far too large to be published in one volume, the final novel was split into three with The Gathering Storm being published in 2009, Towers of Midnight in 2010, and the final novel, A Memory of Light, in 2013.

In addition to the fourteen novels of The Wheel of Time series, Rigney also wrote a prequel, New Spring: The Novel, published in 2004, which was expanded from a novella of the same name originally published in the anthology Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy in 1998, and The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, published in 1997, a companion guide to the series with Teresa Patterson.


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Collection Overview

The collection consists of the papers of James Oliver Rigney, Jr., from 1905 to 2009. The papers document Rigney's writing career beginning with his first published novel in 1980 through the final book in the Wheel of Time series as well as his unpublished works. The collection includes biographical materials, writings, working files, correspondence, marketing and promotional materials, and audiovisual materials. A small series of biographical materials consists of photographs of book signings, assorted portraits and personal photographs, certificates and awards, and memorial materials from fans as well as published memorials, and other miscellaneous personal materials. A series of writings makes up a significant portion of the collection and consists of complete and partial typescripts with handwritten copyedits, galley proofs, book signatures, and born digital materials pertaining to Rigney's novels circa 1979 to 2009. The majority of Rigney's published works are represented in some form with the exception of Conan the Magnificent, Conan the Destroyer, Winter's Heart, and Towers of Midnight of which there is no material present. Rigney's early-unpublished works are also represented including John One-Eye, Morgan, April the 15th and his first novel Warrior of the Altaii. Of particular interest are Rigney's early notes, name lists, and story outlines that provide insight into his early creative process and development of the Wheel of Time world, its inhabitants, and the overarching storyline for the series. Also included are assorted book-publishing contracts and born digital materials consisting of an Apple 3 computer and numerous 5 1/4 inch floppy discs. Born digital materials are as yet unprocessed.

Another significant portion of the collection is a series of working files consisting of office files and hardcopies of computer files taken from Rigney's home computer. Office files relate to book production, promotion, and publicity for his novels and include clippings, bestseller lists, book tour schedules and itineraries, professional correspondence, promotional materials, interview transcripts, reviews, and cover and map art facsimiles. Hardcopies of computer files taken from Rigney's home computer consist primarily of his notes and lists for the Wheel of Time series and for The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time companion book. Materials include descriptions of the various races, countries, and societies of the series as well as character biographies, glossaries, definitions, and numerous lists of flora, fauna, medicines, proverbs, and other subjects related to the series. Scattered throughout is professional correspondence regarding book edits, art placement, and book promotion and production. These files and file materials were grouped as found and, when possible, file titles have also been kept.

The collection also includes a series of correspondence consisting of letters and faxes to and from literary agents and agencies, illustrators, editorial directors, and game developers on such topics as American and European book rights, book production and promotion, illustration edits for The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, promotional product designs, European book tour schedules, and speaking invitations. Also included in this series is e-mail correspondence between Rigney and author Ed Gorman regarding their respective illnesses and treatments at the Mayo Clinic and e-mails from Nancy Sliwa regarding the James O. Rigney Jr. dedication and exhibition in the Daniel Library at The Citadel.

A series of marketing and promotional materials primarily relates to the Wheel of Time series but does include a small amount of material relating to his earlier novels. Materials consist of publicity posters, jewelry, illustrations, advertising and packaging design comps, hardcover and trade paperback book covers, and other assorted marketing and promotional materials. Also included are textiles and artifacts consisting of licensed clothing and sword reproductions based on the series produced by Museum Replicas Limited.

A small series of audiovisual material consists of two televised interviews with Tom Schaad for the Arlington Community Television show Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction from 1991 and 1995 and a televised interview from News Channel 8, Washington, DC, from 1994. Topics include his writing career, writing and book tour pressures, how his military experiences and various religious ideas have influenced his work, the success of the series, the popularity of the books on the burgeoning Internet, and the similarities and dissimilarities between Rigney's and Tolkien's writings. The DVD "3 Robert Jordan Interviews, 1990s" contains all interviews contained on the videocassettes.

Collection Arrangement

1.  Biographical, 1905-2008
2.  Writings, circa 1979-2009
3.  Working files, 1980s-2009
4.  Correspondence, 1984-2011
5.  Marketing and promotional materials, 1980s-2012
6.  Audiovisual materials, 1991-1995


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Search Terms

The following terms have been used to index this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person, family, or organization, by topical subject, by place, and by types of material.

    Names

    • Rigney, James Oliver, Jr., 1948-2007
    • Jordan, Robert, 1948-2007
    • Jordan, Robert, 1948-2007. Wheel of Time
    • O'Neal, Reagan, 1948-2007
    • O'Reilly, Jackson, 1948-2007
    • Conan (Fictitious character)

    Subjects

    • Fantasy fiction, American
    • Authors, American

    Types of Material

    • Typescripts
    • Manuscripts for publication
    • Floppy disks
    • Hardcopies
    • Files (document groupings)
    • Galley proofs
    • Notes
    • Promotional materials
    • Correspondence
    • Contracts
    • Printed ephemera
    • Black-and-white photographs
    • Color photographs
    • Clippings (information artifacts)
    • DVDs
    • Videocassettes
    • Storage devices (computer)

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    1. Biographical material, 1905-2008  

    Alert! Usage restricted. Materials in this series may not be duplicated, photographed, or published without explicit permission from the donor. Please contact repository for details.
    Photographs, 1905-2005, undated


    Unidentified military base, circa 1968-1970   box 1 | folder 1


    "Texas and Arizona, 1980" slides and negatives, 1980   box 1 | folder 2


    Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi group portrait, 2002 April 21   box 1 | folder 3


    Assorted portraits, 2003, undated   box 1 | folder 4

    Book signing at The Harvard Coop, Cambridge, MA, 2003   Oversize Paper Folder 1
    (Oversize Drawer)

    "Robert Jordan November 2, 2005 Mysterious Galaxy Books," 2005 November 2   CD 0197-cd01


    Photographic negatives of Scottish fishing trip, undated   box 1 | folder 5


    Unidentified others, 1905, undated   box 1 | folder 6
    Awards and certificates, 1992, 2008, undated


    Certificates, 1992, undated   box 1 | folder 7

    Certificate of membership to The Wheel of Time fan club and a book of the year award certificate from the Science Fiction Book Club.



    South Carolina Academy of Authors (SCAA) inductee invitation, 2008   box 1 | folder 8

    South Carolina Academy of Authors (SCAA) inductee award, 2008   box 2
    Memorials, 2006-2008


    Spiral bound book of well wishes compiled by Melissa Craib, circa 2006   box 1 | folder 9


    Locus: The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field, "Appreciations for Robert Jordan (1948-2007)," 2007 November   box 1 | folder 10

    Appreciations written by George R. R. Martin, Tom Doherty, Ed Gorman, Brandon Sanderson, Elise Mattheson, and Harriet Popham Rigney.



    The Citadel, "In Memoriam," 2007   box 1 | folder 11


    Farewell, Jim: A Photographic Memorial by Jason Denzel, 2007   box 1 | folder 12

    "May the last embrace of the mother welcome you home" banner signed by fans, circa 2007   item 
    (Oversize Drawer)


    Daniel Library dedication of James Oliver Rigney, Jr. permanent exhibition program, 2008 April 8   box 1 | folder 13


    Phi Kappa Phi Forum, "In Memoriam," 2008   box 1 | folder 14
    Miscellaneous, 1958, 1966, 1981-2008


    St. John's High School diploma, 1966   box 1 | folder 15


    Eulogy for James Oliver Rigney Sr. delivered on June 19, 1988 at the First Baptist Church of Johns Island, Johns Island, South Carolina, by James Oliver Rigney, Jr., 1988 June 19   box 1 | folder 16


    Author biography for Fire in the Cradle: Charleston's Literary Heritage by David Aiken, 1999   box 1 | folder 17


    The Community Foundation Biennial Report 2001-2003, 2003   box 1 | folder 18


    Framed business cards, undated   box 1 | folder 19


    Clippings, 1958, 1981-2008, undated   box 1 | folder 20

    2. Writings, circa 1979-2009  

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    The Fallon trilogy, circa 1979-1982, 1997
    The Fallon Blood, circa 1979


    Typescript with copyedits, circa 1979   box 3 | folder 1

    Includes original proposal with handwritten annotation "Original proposal on the Fallon Saga- from this I gave him his contract" and earlier typescript drafts of chapters 2 and 5.



    Foul matter, circa 1979   box 4 | folder 1


    Galley proof with copyedits, circa 1979   box 5 | folder 1


    Galley proof, circa 1979   box 5 | folder 2


    Galley proof, circa 1979   box 5 | folder 3
    The Fallon Pride, circa 1980-1981, 1997


    Typescript, circa 1980-1981   box 6 | folder 1


    Typescript with copyedits, circa 1980-1981   box 6 | folder 2


    Typescript, circa 1980-1981   box 7 | folder 1


    Typescript with copyedits, circa 1980-1981   box 8 | folder 1

    Also includes "Proposal for the Fallon Pride."



    Photocopied typescript chapters 7 through 49, circa 1980-1981   box 9 | folder 1


    Galley proof, circa 1981   box 9 | folder 2


    Galley proof, 1997 July 15   box 9 | folder 3
    The Fallon Legacy, circa 1981-circa 1982, 1997


    Typescript with copyedits, circa 1981   box 10 | folder 1


    Typescript chapters 1 through 7 and chapters 22 through 25 with copyedits, circa 1981   box 11 | folder 1


    Galley proof, circa 1982   box 11 | folder 2


    Galley proof, 1997 November 18   box 11 | folder 3
    Cheyenne Raiders, 1982, 2000


    Typescript with copyedits, 1982   box 12 | folder 1


    Typescript chapters 1 through 23, 1982   box 12 | folder 2


    First pass galley proof, 2000 August 30   box 12 | folder 3
    Conan the Barbarian, 1982-1997, undated
    Conan the Invincible, 1982


    Typescript with copyedits, 1982   box 13 | folder 1


    Photocopied typescript, 1982   box 13 | folder 2

    Title page contains alternate title of "Conan and the Eater of Souls."



    Oversize galley proof, 1982   box 14 | folder 1
    Conan the Defender, 1982


    Assorted retyped typescript pages, 1982   box 13 | folder 3


    Oversize galley proof, 1982   box 14 | folder 2
    Conan the Unconquered, circa 1983


    "Conan the Unconquered early drafts" typescript, circa 1983   box 13 | folder 4

    Includes assorted chapter and prologue drafts, handwritten notes, scene list, character sketches, and name glossary.



    Typescript with copyedits, circa 1983   box 15 | folder 1


    Galley proof, circa 1983   box 15 | folder 2


    Conan the Triumphant typescript with copyedits, 1983   box 15 | folder 3


    Conan the Victorious typescript with copyedits and printers directions, 1984   box 15 | folder 4


    Conan the Barbarian publication schedules, 1985 June 26   box 16 | folder 1


    The Conan Chronicles setting copy, 1995   box 16 | folder 2

    Includes letter of transmittal.

    The Wheel of Time, circa 1984-2006, undated
    The Eye of the World, circa 1984-1989


    "Test" typescript with copyedits, circa 1984-1989   box 17 | folder 1


    "Revision 23" typescript with formal title page and copyedits, circa 1984-1989   box 18 | folder 1


    Typescript chapters 1 through 45 with copyedits and copy editor's style sheet, circa 1984-1989   box 19 | folder 1


    Typescript of chapters 1 through 26, circa 1984-1989, 1997   box 20 | folder 1

    - Includes faxes from Harriet McDougal Rigney to Annie De Santis re Eye of the World sampler edits and to Stephanie Lane, Associate Editor at TOR books, re cover copy for A Crown of Swords.



    Typescript chapters 26 through 35 with assorted notes, circa 1984-1989   box 20 | folder 2

    Includes the notes "Miscellaneous notes and prophecies from Le Morte D'Arthur,""Second notes from The White Goddess (with additional notes from other sources),""Eye of the World (part one), File: outline,""Book one: The Eye of the World (part two), File: outline 2,""Name list for the Eye of the World,""General notes and thoughts as they occur, notes V-a,""The Wheel of Time (story line for volume one: The Eye of the World), outline/book one,""Ramblings on form of story, revision #1," and "Notes on books two through six."



    Typescript chapters 49 through 53 with copyedits, circa 1984-1989   box 21 | folder 1

    Some chapters are missing one or more pages.



    Typescript of chapter 2, circa 1984-1989   box 21 | folder 2


    "Revision 3 Prologue" typescript with copyedits, circa 1984-1989   box 21 | folder 3


    Photocopied copyedited typescript pages 1093 through 1102, circa 1984-1989   box 21 | folder 4


    Galley proof, 1989, 1994   box 21 | folder 5


    Galley proof, 1989   box 21 | folder 6


    Galley proof with page numbering notes, 1989   box 22 | folder 1


    Hardcover book signatures, 1989   box 22 | folder 2
    The Great Hunt, 1990


    Typescript and photocopied glossary with copyedits, 1990   box 23 | folder 1


    Typescript chapters 2 through 7, chapter 14, and assorted typescript pages with copyedits and notes, 1985, 1990, undated   box 24 | folder 1

    Includes the notes "Daily notes,""Advice to new writers,""Word list number 2,""Word list four,""Word list five,""Auxiliary name list,""Word count,""Notes on course of books: All of this is merely possibility,""Idioms and sayings,""Phrases, words, names, and sayings,""Miscellaneous random thoughts,""Robert Jordan bio,""Character count,""Miscellaneous notes for the Wheel of Time,""Names,""Synopsis of names and characters from Le Morte D' Arthur,""Notes from The White Goddess (with additional notes from other sources),""Extremely tentative notes on the course of the books,""Notes from The White Goddess (Part 2) (with additional notes from other sources),""Word list number 3,""Fourth word list,""Name list #1,""Ramblings on form of story,""Second notes from The White Goddess,""Notes on books two through six,""Name list for The Eye of the World,""The Arthur Legend as Portrayed in Excalibur (As Example of Adaptation)," and "Miscellaneous notes and prophecies from Le Morte D' Arthur."

    The Dragon Reborn, 1991


    Typescript prologue and chapters 1 through 4 with copyedits, 1991   box 24 | folder 2


    Typescript of chapter 1, 1991   box 24 | folder 3
    The Shadow Rising, 1992


    Typescript chapters 1 through 46 with copyedits and printers directions, 1992   box 25 | folder 1


    Typescript chapters 47 through 58 with copyedits, 1992   box 26 | folder 1
    Lord of Chaos, 1994


    Typescript chapters 1 through 45 with copyedits and copyeditor's style sheet, 1994   box 27 | folder 1


    Typescript chapters 46 through 55 and glossary with copyedits, 1994   box 28 | folder 1
    A Crown of Swords, circa 1995-1996


    Typescript chapters 1 through 8, raw glossary, front and back epigraphs and chapters 4, 19, 31, and 41 page inserts, circa 1995-1996   box 28 | folder 2


    Galley proof, 1996 April 25   box 29 | folder 1

    Includes letter re corrections to mapback review quotes.



    Galley proof, 1996 June 25   box 29 | folder 2

    Includes fax re cover copy for paperback.



    Setting copy chapters 1 through 9 with copyedits and printers directions, 1996   box 30 | folder 1

    Includes letter of transmittal.



    Setting copy chapters 10 through 41 with copyedits, 1996   box 31 | folder 1


    The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time typescript with copyedits, 1996-1998   box 32 | folder 1

    Includes letters of transmittal and letters re artwork placement and text and artwork changes.

    New Spring, 1997

    Typescripts for the anthology Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy edited by Robert Silverberg.



    Typescript, 1997 December 31   box 32 | folder 2


    Typescript with copyedits, 1997   box 32 | folder 3
    The Path of Daggers, 1998


    Typescript with copyedits, 1998   box 33 | folder 1

    Includes letter of transmittal.



    Galley proof, 1998 September 10   box 34 | folder 1


    First pass mass-market paperback galley proof pages, 1998 December 1   box 34 | folder 2

    Includes letters re final pass corrections, catalog copy, and a Publishers Weekly review of The Path of Daggers.



    From the Two Rivers: Part One of The Eye of the World, The Beginning of The Wheel of Time galley signatures, 2002   box 35 | folder 1


    To the Blight: Part Two of The Eye of The World, The Beginning of The Wheel of Time galley signatures, 2002   box 35 | folder 2
    Crossroads of Twilight, 2002


    Typescript with copyedits, 2002   box 36 | folder 1


    Photocopied typescript with copyedits, 2002   box 37 | folder 1


    Raw glossary, 2002   box 38 | folder 1
    New Spring: The Novel, 2003


    Photocopied typescript with copyedits, 2003   box 38 | folder 2


    Photocopied typescript with copyedits, 2003   box 38 | folder 3

    Includes note re supplying cardplate, copyright and title page, and "map of the world" placement.



    Photocopied typescript with copyedits, 2003   box 39 | folder 1

    Includes note re supplying cardplate, copyright and title page and map of the world placement.



    First pass galley proof pages with copyedits, 2003   box 39 | folder 2

    Includes letter re corrections and a chapter title discrepancy.



    The Hunt Begins: Part One of The Great Hunt, Book Two of the Wheel of Time galley proof, 2003 September 11   box 39 | folder 3

    Also includes assorted galley proof pages of New Threads in the Pattern: Part Two of The Great Hunt, Book Two of the Wheel of Time.

    Knife of Dreams, 2005-2006


    Typescript with copyedits, 2005   box 40 | folder 1

    Includes copyeditors style sheet.



    Photocopied typescript with copyedits, 2005   box 41 | folder 1


    Galley proof, chapters 1 through 19, 2005 June 30   box 41 | folder 2


    Galley proof chapters 20 through 37, 2005 June 30   box 42 | folder 1


    Galley proof with sticky note copyedits, 2005 July 22   box 42 | folder 2


    Mass-market galley proof, 2006 April 10   box 43 | folder 1

    Includes letter re hardcover errors that need correction for mass market.

    The Gathering Storm, 2009


    Typescript chapters 1 through 25 with copyedits, 2009-2010   box 43 | folder 2

    Includes note from Tom Doherty to Harriet P. McDougal Rigney re Tor books 30th anniversary.



    Typescript chapters 26 through 50 with copyedits, 2009   box 44 | folder 1


    Memory of Light outline and notes, undated   box 44 | folder 2
    Miscellaneous notes and foreign galley proofs, 1980-2009, undated


    "Continuity, Part 1-6," circa 1980s   box 45 | folder 1


    Assorted notes on The Wheel of Time, The Eye of the World, and The Great Hunt, circa 1984-1990   box 45 | folder 2

    Includes general notes, background notes, and miscellaneous notes, outlines, phrases, name, song, and idioms lists, chronologies, miscellaneous notes for The Wheel of Time, and ramblings on form of story.



    The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, and The Dragon Reborn raw notes, circa circa 1984-1991   box 46 | folder 1


    Partial German galley proofs for The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, and Lord Of Chaos, 1990-1994   box 46 | folder 2


    Eye of the World partial Japanese galley proof, 1997   box 46 | folder 3


    Copyright and copyediting corrections for The Great Hunt, Fires of Heaven, Lord of Chaos, and A Crown of Swords reprints, 1998-1999   box 46 | folder 4


    Continuity questions for Maria Simons, 2001 March 15-May 22   box 46 | folder 5


    Continuity questions for Maria Simons, 2001 June 10-July 10   box 47 | folder 1
    Unpublished writings, undated


    Warrior of the Altaii typescript, undated   box 48 | folder 1


    Warrior of the Altaii typescript and notes, undated   box 48 | folder 2


    April the 15th typescript chapters 1 through 16, 22, 24, and 26, undated   box 48 | folder 3


    John One-Eye manuscript, undated   box  | folder 


    Morgan assorted partial typescripts and notes, undated   box 49 | folder 2


    "You're a Nice Man or What Did I Do to Deserve That" draft, undated   box 49 | folder 3


    Untitled typescript chapters 1 and 2, undated   box 49 | folder 4
    Contracts, 1980-2009
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    The Fallon trilogy, 1980-1981, undated   box 65 | folder 1


    Cheyenne Raiders, 1996   box 65 | folder 2


    Conan the Barbarian, 1982-1997   box 65 | folder 3


    Wheel of Time, 1984, 1991-2009   box 66 | folder 1


    Infinity of Heaven, 2004, 2009   box 66 | folder 2
    Born digital materials, circa 1980-circa 1993, undated
    (Special Collections Born Digital Box 1 | 106 floppy disks)
    Alert! Access restricted. Use of the original computer and born digital files is restricted. Please contact repository for details.
    Apple III computer, circa 1980-1984

    Includes external floppy disc drive, keyboard, and laser printer.

    Born digital files, undated

    "Conan King of Thieves, Disc #3," circa 1984   Floppy Disk 0197-BD01

    "Conan Guide," 1980s   Floppy Disk 0197-BD02

    "Eye-A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD03

    "Eye-1B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD04

    "Eye-1C," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD05

    "Eye-#2A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD06

    "Eye-#2B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD07

    "Eye-2C," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD08

    "Eye 3A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD09

    "Eye-3B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD10

    "Eye-3C," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD11

    "Eye-4A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD12

    "Eye-4B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD13

    "Eye-4C," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD14

    "Eye-5A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD15

    "Eye-5B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD16

    "Eye-5C," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD17

    "Eye-6A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD18

    "Eye-6B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD19

    "Eye-6C," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD20

    "Eye-7A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD21

    "Eye-7B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD22

    "Eye 8-A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD23

    "Eye-8B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD24

    "Eye-9A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD25

    "Eye-9B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD26

    "Eye-10A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD27

    "Eye-10B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD28

    "Eye-11A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD29

    "Eye-11B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD30

    "Eye-12A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD31

    "Eye-12B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD32

    "Eye1-13A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD33

    "Eye1-13B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD34

    "Eye1-14A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD35

    "Eye1-14B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD36

    "Eye1-15A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD37

    "Eye1-15B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD38

    "Eye1-16A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD39

    "Eye1-16B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD40

    "Eye1-17A," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD41

    "Eye1-17B," circa 1984-1989   Floppy Disk 0197-BD42

    "Horn1A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD43

    "Horn 1B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD44

    "Horn2A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD45

    "Horn2b," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD46

    "Horn-3A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD47

    "Horn-3B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD48

    "Horn-4A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD49

    "Horn-4B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD50

    "Horn-5A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD51

    "Horn-5B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD52

    "Horn-6A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD53

    "Horn-6B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD54

    "Horn-7A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD55

    "Horn 7B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD56

    "Horn-8A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD57

    "Horn 8-B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD58

    "Horn Notes #1," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD59

    "Horn Notes #2," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD60

    "Horn Notes A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD61

    "Horn Notes B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD62

    "Horn Inserts #1A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD63

    "Horn Inserts #1B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD64

    "Horn-2 Supp-1A," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD65

    "Horn-2 Suppl-1B," 1990   Floppy Disk 0197-BD66

    "Dragon1," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD67

    "Dragon3 Ser No: 3566-13CA," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD68

    "Dragon4 Ser No: 3440-13CC," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD69

    "Dragon5 Ser No: 0D74-13DI," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD70

    "Dragon6 Ser No: 171D-13D3," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD71

    "Dragon7 Ser No: 1C23-13D5," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD72

    "Dragon8 Ser No: 451C-13D7," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD73

    "Dragon9 Ser No: 2446-13DA," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD74

    "Dragon10 Ser No: 2931-13DC," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD75

    "BK3," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD76

    "Dragon File (notes)," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD77

    "Dragon Notes," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD78

    "Dragon Notes (also Conan Guide) from 'The White Goddess' + miscellaneous," 1991   Floppy Disk 0197-BD79

    "The Shadow Rising #4 Chptr thru Chptr," circa 1991-1992   Floppy Disk 0197-BD80

    "Bk4," circa 1991-1992   Floppy Disk 0197-BD81

    "Bk4," circa 1991-1992   Floppy Disk 0197-BD82

    "Bk4," circa 1991-1992   Floppy Disk 0197-BD83

    "Bk4," circa 1991-1992   Floppy Disk 0197-BD84

    "Bk5," circa 1992-1993   Floppy Disk 0197-BD85

    "Bk5," circa 1992-1993   Floppy Disk 0197-BD86

    "Bk5," circa 1992-1993   Floppy Disk 0197-BD87

    "Bk5," circa 1992-1993   Floppy Disk 0197-BD88

    "Kull," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD89

    "Continuation," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD90

    "Continuation 2," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD91

    "Continuity 3," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD92

    "Cover Stuff, Tip sheets, & other shit," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD93

    "Fantasy File A," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD94

    "Science Fiction File A," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD95

    "Comedy," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD96

    "Shorts A & B," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD97

    "Shorts," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD98

    "Shorts," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD99

    "Daily Notes & Miscellaneous," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD100

    "#1 Evacuation," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD101

    "#2 Evacuation," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD102

    "Special," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD103

    "Letters & Travel," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD104

    "15 D.S.," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD105

    "Disk #7," undated   Floppy Disk 0197-BD106
    Writings by others, 2005


    Photocopied Conan II final draft movie script, 1983 September 9   box 49 | folder 5


    When Feminism No Longer Exists: Gender in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time senior thesis by Rebecca Lemaitre, 2005 April 19   box 49 | folder 6


    A Web of Words by Heather Attrill, 2005 September   box 49 | folder 7

    3. Working files, 1980-2009  

    Alert! Usage restricted. Materials in this series may not be duplicated, photographed, or published without explicit permission from the donor. Please contact repository for details.
    Office files, 1980-2006, undated


    Family photographs, undated   box 50 | folder 1


    "Brit Publicity, etc.," 1995-1996   box 50 | folder 2


    Charleston City Paper"Critic's Picks" clipping, 2005   box 50 | folder 3


    "Legend," 1995-1996   box 50 | folder 4

    Faxed letter and game abstract for the Wheel of Time PC game released by Legend Entertainment.



    New York Times Book Review, 1996   box 50 | folder 5


    "Crown of Swords," 1996, undated   box 50 | folder 6


    "Jordan: Fires," 1993-1994, undated   box 50 | folder 7


    "JOR personal," 1983-1995, undated   box 50 | folder 8

    Includes assorted clippings, bestseller listings, and assorted correspondence including a letter from author John Jakes regarding a blurb for The Eye of the World and a letters from author James Silke regarding the Death Dealer book series.



    "Crown of Swords," 1996, undated   box 50 | folder 9

    Includes assorted bestseller lists, correspondence, and book signing travel itineraries.



    "Jordan: Fallons," 1994-1996, undated   box 50 | folder 10

    Includes assorted correspondence regarding book production, color photocopies of cover art sketches, and book signing itineraries.



    "Jordan Crown of Sw.," 1995-1996, undated   box 51 | folder 1

    Includes assorted correspondence regarding book production, sales and promotion, photocopied bestseller lists and reviews.



    "Cheyenne Raiders," 1999   box 51 | folder 2

    Fax to Tom Doherty, founder of TOR books, regarding Cheyenne Raiders cover art.



    "Path of Daggers," 1997-1998, undated   box 51 | folder 3

    Assorted correspondence regarding cover concept art, Wheel of Time map, and catalog copy. Also includes color photocopies of cover art sketches.



    "Silverberg," 1996   box 51 | folder 4

    Correspondence from Robert Silverberg regarding Rigney's short story contribution "The Wheel of Time: New Spring" to Legends: Stories by the Masters of Modern Fantasy.



    "Eye Sampler," 1995-1997   box 51 | folder 5

    Assorted correspondence regarding cover art, front, title page, and coupon ad copy for the Eye of the World sample paperback.



    The Fallon Pride reviews, 1995-1996   box 51 | folder 6


    Fallon royalties, 1982, 1984,1997   box 66 | folder 3
    Alert! Access restricted. Materials in this folder are closed to researchers except with explicit permission from the donor until September 13, 2037. Please contact repository for details.


    "Cheyenne," 1995   box 51 | folder 7

    Correspondence regarding publishing rights of Cheyenne Raiders.



    "Chaos tour and bestseller list," 1994   box 51 | folder 8


    "Fawcett Guide to WOT," 1994-1997, undated   box 51 | folder 9

    Assorted correspondence regarding book production and copy. Also includes photocopies and color photographs of illustration sketches.



    "Lord of Chaos," 1993-1996   box 51 | folder 10

    Includes assorted reviews, bestsellers lists, and correspondence regarding book production. Also includes photocopied cover art sketches and ad mechanicals.



    "JOR: Map," 1993-1994, undated   box 52 | folder 1

    Includes sketches, photographs and correspondence from Ellisa Hawke Mitchell regarding the Wheel of Time map illustration.



    "Winters Heart pub.," 1996-2001, undated   box 52 | folder 2

    Includes assorted bestseller list, clippings, and promotional materials.



    "Rigney publicity," 1980-1999, undated   box 52 | folder 3

    Includes assorted interview transcripts and questions, clippings, and photographs.



    "The Eye of the World (promo)," 1990s   box 52 | folder 4


    "#1 Eye of the World...promotional...etc.," 1989-1990, undated   box 52 | folder 5


    "Jordan Eye," 1988-1998, undated   box 52 | folder 6

    Includes promotional packet, color photocopies of cover sketch art, correspondence regarding blurb requests, photocopied reviews, and Wheel of Time map comps.



    "Blurb quotes," 1988-1992, undated   box 52 | folder 7


    "#2 The Great Hunt...promotional...etc.," 1990-1991, undated   box 53 | folder 1


    "Jordan Great Hunt," 1989-1993, undated   box 53 | folder 2

    Includes reviews, clippings, notes for cover concept and Wheel of Time map art and assorted correspondence regarding book production, editorial corrections, and catalog copy.



    "#3 The Dragon Reborn," 1991-1992   box 53 | folder 3

    New York Times bestseller lists and Book World ad for The Dragon Reborn.



    "The Dragon Reborn promo," 1990-1996, undated   box 53 | folder 4


    "Jordan = Dragon," 1991-1992, undated   box 53 | folder 5

    Includes correspondence regarding book and promotional material copy, promotional material comps, articles, reviews, bestseller lists, and clippings.



    "#3 The Dragon Reborn promo...etc.," 1991, undated   box 53 | folder 6


    "#4 The Shadow Rising," 1992   box 54 | folder 1

    Reviews and bestseller lists.



    "#4 The Shadow Rising...promo," 1990-1993, undated   box 54 | folder 2

    Includes hardcover dust jackets, promotional materials, clippings, and correspondence regarding book tour, and tour schedules.



    "Shadow bestseller lists," 1992   box 54 | folder 3


    "#5 The Fires of Heaven," 1994-1995   box 54 | folder 4

    Contains assorted bestseller lists.



    "#7 A Crown of Swords...promotional etc.," 1995-1998, undated   box 54 | folder 5


    New York Times Book Review, 1997 November 2   box 54 | folder 6


    "#7 A Crown of Swords bestseller lists," 1996-1998   box 54 | folder 7


    "#6 Jordan...Lords of Chaos...promotional, etc.," 1994-1997   box 54 | folder 8


    "#8 Path of Daggers...bestseller lists," 1996-1998, undated   box 55 | folder 1


    "#8 Path of Daggers...promotional, etc.," 1998, undated   box 55 | folder 2


    "KOD," 2006   box 55 | folder 3

    Contains Locus Magazine best sellers listings.



    "The Wheel of Time...bestseller lists," 1997, undated   box 55 | folder 4


    "Reviews Wheel," 1989-1996   box 55 | folder 5


    "Cheyenne Raiders," 1999   box 55 | folder 6

    Letter regarding use of quote from W. Michael and Kathleen O'Neal Gear for marketing and promotion.



    "Bestseller lists Wheel," 1990-2006   box 55 | folder 7


    "The Wheel of Time...promotional, etc." 1996-2006, undated   box 55 | folder 8


    Clippings, 2003   box 55 | folder 9


    "New Spring/Knife of Dreams," 2002-2006   box 55 | folder 10

    Assorted bestseller lists and reviews.



    Assorted book tour schedules and itineraries, 1980-2001, undated   box 55 | folder 11


    Australian book tour, 1992-1993, undated   box 55 | folder 12


    Color prints of Conan the Rogue, Conan the Destroyer, and Wheel of Time maps, 1991   box 55 | folder 13


    United Kingdom book tour, 1993   box 56 | folder 1


    "Foreign: articles and reviews," 1997   box 56 | folder 2


    "Interview, Bill Thompson, Post and Courier, early '90s," 1990s   box 56 | folder 3


    "Interview letters & correspondence," 1995-1998, undated   box 56 | folder 4


    "The Fallon Legacy," 1997-1998   box 56 | folder 5


    "Misc...old articles," 1980-1997   box 56 | folder 6


    "Southern Writers," 1997   box 56 | folder 7


    "Fax interview: Inyan Kan, Aust.," 1996   box 56 | folder 8
    Hardcopies of home computer files, 1993-2011, undated


    "Section 4 The World of the Wheel," undated   box 56 | folder 9


    "From the 5 Sisters tale," undated   box 56 | folder 10


    Professional correspondence, 1996, 2009   box 56 | folder 11

    Includes correspondence re The Great Hunt and The Eye of the World audio books.



    "Age of Legends Notes," undated   box 56 | folder 12


    "Age of Legends Notes" and Aes Sedai clothing and jewelry list, undated   box 56 | folder 13


    "Channeling: The One Power" undated   box 56 | folder 14


    "Descriptions of Forsaken," undated   box 56 | folder 15


    Lists of flora and fauna diseases, pests, and fish, undated   box 56 | folder 16


    "Books," undated   box 56 | folder 17


    "Major cities," undated   box 56 | folder 18


    "Constellations [Thru Cot/NSN]," undated   box 56 | folder 19


    "Curses and imprecations," undated   box 56 | folder 20


    "Food and dishes of the world," undated   box 56 | folder 21


    "Geographical features," undated   box 56 | folder 22


    List of inns, undated   box 56 | folder 23


    "Maritime & coastal features/11-24-01," 2001 November 24   box 56 | folder 24


    "Medicines," undated   box 56 | folder 25


    "Music of the world (thru KD)," undated   box 56 | folder 26


    List of pests and diseases, undated   box 56 | folder 27


    List of flora, undated   box 56 | folder 28


    "Poisons and other unpleasant potions," undated   box 56 | folder 29


    "Proverbs," undated   box 56 | folder 30


    "Lords and ladies of Tear," undated   box 56 | folder 31


    List of trees by country, undated   box 56 | folder 32


    "Villages and towns," 2004 December   box 56 | folder 33


    "Watercraft," undated   box 56 | folder 34


    "Books," undated   box 56 | folder 35


    "The old tongue," undated   box 56 | folder 36


    "Royal houses," undated   box 56 | folder 37


    "Source words and names," undated   box 56 | folder 38


    "Aes Sedai, accepted and novices", undated   box 57 | folder 1


    Notes on Aes Sedai, undated   box 57 | folder 2


    "False Dragon notes," undated   box 57 | folder 3


    "False Dragon notes," undated   box 57 | folder 4


    "Dragon pagination from Eng mm," undated   box 57 | folder 5


    "Notes on Children of the Light," undated   box 57 | folder 6


    Professional correspondence, 1996-2008, undated   box 57 | folder 7

    Includes correspondence re book edits and art placement for The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Rand al' Thor plotline notes for Brandon Sanderson for The Gathering Storm.



    Chapter outline, undated   box 57 | folder 8


    Professional correspondence, 1996-2000, undated   box 57 | folder 9

    Includes correspondence re Winter's Heart cover concept art, book illustrations and edits for The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and foreign publisher lists.



    Notes on the Aes Sedai, undated   box 57 | folder 10


    Notes on the Tinkers, undated   box 58 | folder 1


    Notes on the Aes Sedai and Tairens, undated   box 58 | folder 2


    Notes on Rand al'Thor, undated   box 58 | folder 3

    Includes notes on Masema Dagar.



    Notes on Perrin Aybara, undated   box 58 | folder 4


    "Jordan, Fires of Heaven, Alpha. Raw notes, page 1," undated   box 58 | folder 5


    "People," undated   box 58 | folder 6


    Nynaeve al'Meara biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 7


    Elmindreda "Min" Farshaw biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 8


    Matrim Cauthon biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 9


    Isam Mandragoran and Luc Mantear biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 10


    Faile ni Bashere t'Aybara biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 11


    Elyas Machera biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 12


    Elayne Trakand biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 13


    Jaichim Carridin biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 14


    Birgitte Silverbow biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 15


    "Wheel of Time characters: Page 1" and Aviendha biographical notes, undated   box 58 | folder 16


    "False Dragon notes (BK10)," undated   box 58 | folder 17


    "Darkfriends who are not Black Ajah," undated   box 58 | folder 18


    "The Thirteen who fled," undated   box 58 | folder 19


    Notes on the Shaido, undated   box 58 | folder 20


    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 58 | folder 21


    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 58 | folder 22

    Contains notes and situation analysis concerning Egwene, the rebels, and everyone with or interacting with her.



    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 59 | folder 1

    Contains notes on scenes from Rand's point of view and also from those of Min and anyone closely associated with Rand.



    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 59 | folder 2

    Contains base notes and analysis on Perrin and everyone with him, including the Prophet, Berelain, and the Mayeners.



    "Seanchan with Mat," undated   box 59 | folder 3


    Glossary, undated   box 59 | folder 4


    Professional correspondence, 1996   box 59 | folder 5

    Letter to Lisa Wiseman regarding book corrections to the Dutch editions of the Wheel of Time series.



    Lord of Chaos cover concept notes, undated   box 59 | folder 6


    "Crossroads of Twilight raw glossary 3/30/02," 2002 March 30   box 59 | folder 7


    Professional correspondence, 1995-1996   box 59 | folder 8

    Correspondence re book corrections and Crown of Swords catalog copy.



    "A Crown of Swords/Jordan, Contents, page 1," undated   box 59 | folder 9


    "Cover concept/The Wheel of Time/Book #7," undated   box 59 | folder 10


    "A Memory of Light timeline", undated   box 59 | folder 11


    Professional correspondence, 1996, 2009, undated   box 59 | folder 12

    Editing notes for Brandon Sanderson and correspondence re Fallon Legacy and Fallon Pride edits.



    Path of Daggers chronology, undated   box 59 | folder 13


    Notes on Altara, undated   box 59 | folder 14


    "Source words and names", undated   box 59 | folder 15


    Thank you letter to Nat and Judith Sobel, 2007, undated   box 59 | folder 16


    Knife of Dreams book tour schedule, 2005   box 59 | folder 17


    Personal and professional correspondence, 1999, 2002, undated   box 59 | folder 18


    "Part of speech given to Rotary in 2004-HMcD, 2011," 2011   box 59 | folder 19


    Professional correspondence, 1994-2007   box 59 | folder 20

    Includes correspondence re book quote and photograph usage and a request for an introduction for the Wheel of Time graphic novel.



    Professional correspondence, 1996-2005   box 59 | folder 21

    Includes assorted correspondence re book production, promotion, cover concept art, and artwork.



    Professional correspondence, 1996, 1998, undated   box 59 | folder 22

    Includes assorted correspondence regarding book edits for the Wheel of Time series.



    Professional Correspondence, 1998, undated   box 59 | folder 23

    Includes assorted correspondence regarding book edits for Lords of Chaos.



    Knife of Dreams page and promotional material layouts, 2005 June 16   box 59 | folder 24


    Knife of Dreams book tour schedule, 2005, undated   box 60 | folder 1


    Professional correspondence, 1996, undated   box 60 | folder 2

    Includes correspondence re selling of Japanese book rights and availability of The Great Hunt in hardback.



    Professional correspondence, 1993, undated   box 60 | folder 3

    Includes assorted correspondence re book edits for The Eye of the World introductory edition.



    Professional correspondence, 1996-2002, undated   box 60 | folder 4

    Assorted correspondence re book edits.



    "Jordan, raw glossary, page 1," undated   box 60 | folder 5


    Professional correspondence, 1996   box 60 | folder 6

    Contains letters re book contracts and nameplates.



    Knife of Dreams outline pages, undated   box 60 | folder 7


    Letter to Jeff Dreyfus regarding Winter's Heart ornaments, 2000   box 60 | folder 8


    Winter's Heart table of contents, undated   box 60 | folder 9


    "Words and phrases in the old tongue," undated   box 60 | folder 10


    "A brief outline (v3)/Pg 1," undated   box 60 | folder 11


    "Style/usage," undated   box 60 | folder 12


    Path of Daggers revision pages, undated   box 60 | folder 13


    Professional correspondence, 1995, 2003, undated   box 60 | folder 14

    Includes assorted correspondence re New Spring: The Novel chapter ornaments.



    Balticon speech on literacy, undated   box 60 | folder 15


    "Source words and names," undated   box 60 | folder 16

    Also includes Fires of Heaven glossary.



    Notes on the country of Cairhien, undated   box 60 | folder 17


    Notes on the capital city Ebou Dar, undated   box 60 | folder 18


    Notes on Aelfinn, Eelfinn, and Aiel clan chiefs, undated   box 60 | folder 19


    "Noble houses," undated   box 60 | folder 20


    "Rebels against Rand," undated   box 60 | folder 21


    Notes on Caddar, undated   box 60 | folder 22


    "Notes on the city-state Far Madding," undated   box 60 | folder 23


    "Cities with Ogier groves, Page 1," undated   box 60 | folder 24


    "Shadar Logoth notes," undated   box 60 | folder 25


    "Who is in Tanchico during Shadow," undated   box 60 | folder 26


    Notes on the city of Tar Valon, undated   box 60 | folder 27


    "Toman Head notes," undated   box 60 | folder 28


    Notes on sigils, undated   box 60 | folder 29


    Notes on the city of Ghealdan, undated   box 60 | folder 30


    Notes on the city of Illian, undated   box 60 | folder 31


    Notes on the capital city of Chachin, undated   box 61 | folder 1


    Notes on the Malkier, undated   box 61 | folder 2


    "Calculating for Mat meeting Talmanes," undated   box 61 | folder 3


    Notes on Berelain sur Paendrag Paeron, undated   box 61 | folder 4


    "Murandy notes," undated   box 61 | folder 5


    Notes on individual Ogier, undated   box 61 | folder 6


    "Kings and queens (and other rulers of lands)," undated   box 61 | folder 7


    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 61 | folder 8

    Contains base notes on Egwene, Leane, the Loyalist Aes Sedai, the White Tower, Elaida, Alviarin, Seaine and Pevara.



    Notes on Ebou Dar, undated   box 61 | folder 9


    Notes on the nation of Amadician, undated   box 61 | folder 10


    "Andor notes," undated   box 61 | folder 11


    Notes on the Arafel, undated   box 61 | folder 12


    Notes on the country Arad Doman, undated   box 61 | folder 13


    Notes on the Seanchan, undated   box 61 | folder 14


    Notes on The Brotherless, undated   box 61 | folder 15


    Notes on Shara and the Shienaran, undated   box 61 | folder 16


    Notes on the Seanchan, undated   box 61 | folder 17


    Notes on the Aes Sedai, undated   box 61 | folder 18


    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 62 | folder 1

    Contains all base notes and situation analysis concerning Elayne, Aviendha, the Knitting Circle, the Kin, and the Sea Folk.



    "Bk11 base notes," undated   box 62 | folder 2

    Contains all base notes for the Forsaken, except Mesaana in the Tower, Aran 'gar, and Halina.



    "Furyk Karede notes-Bk11," undated   box 62 | folder 3


    Knife of Dreams outline notes, undated   box 62 | folder 4


    Knife of Dreams time frame notes, undated   box 62 | box 5


    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 62 | folder 6

    Contains all base notes and situation analysis for Mat, for the area around Ebou Dar, and everyone in that vicinity including the Seanchan.



    Notes on the Sea Folk, undated   box 62 | folder 7


    Notes on the Cairhienin, undated   box 62 | folder 8


    "Party to Shadar Logoth," undated   box 62 | folder 9


    "People, descriptions, short," undated   box 62 | folder 10


    "Tensions between Maidens and Siswai'aman. Tensions between Wise Ones and Aes Sedai," undated   box 62 | folder 11


    Knife of Dreams outline notes, undated   box 62 | folder 12


    "Black Sisters who were attached to Moghedien," undated   box 62 | folder 13


    Knife of Dreams notes, undated   box 62 | folder 14

    Includes all base notes on the borderland rulers and their armies heading south.



    "Cadsuane and her allies," undated   box 62 | folder 15

    4. Correspondence, 1984-2011  

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    1984-1989   box 62 | folder 16

    Includes letters to science fiction and fantasy authors Piers Anthony and Andre Norton thanking them for their generous quotes for The Eye of the World and a letter regarding an included chapter outline for Conan the Guardian from science fiction and fantasy author Roland J. Green.



    1990   box 62 | folder 17


    1991   box 62 | folder 18
    Alert! Selected materials in this folder are closed to researchers except with explicit permission from the donor until September 13, 2037. Please contact repository for details.


    1992   box 62 | folder 19
    Alert! Selected materials in this folder are closed to researchers except with explicit permission from the donor until September 13, 2037. Please contact repository for details.


    1993   box 62 | folder 20


    1994   box 63 | folder 1


    1995   box 63 | folder 2


    1996   box 63 | folder 3


    1997   box 63 | folder 4


    1998   box 63 | folder 5


    1999   box 63 | folder 6


    2000   box 63 | folder 7


    2001   box 63 | folder 8


    2002   box 63 | folder 9


    2003-2009, 2011   box 63 | folder 10

    Includes duplicated earlier correspondence with incorrect date of 2011.



    Ed Gorman, 2006-2007   box 63 | folder 11


    Nancy Sliwa, 2008   box 64 | folder 1


    Undated   box 64 | folder 2
    Alert! Selected materials in this folder are closed to researchers except with explicit permission from the donor until September 13, 2037. Please contact repository for details.

    5. Marketing and promotional materials, 1980s-2012  

    Alert! Usage restricted. Materials in this series may not be duplicated, photographed, or published without explicit permission from the donor. Please contact repository for details.
    Printed materials, circa 1980s-2012, undated

    Fallon trilogy promotional materials, circa 1980s   Oversize Paper Folder 2
    (Oversize drawer)

    Cheyenne Raiders proposed cover comp, 1999   Oversize Paper Folder 3
    (Oversize drawer)


    Assorted Wheel of Time paperback and trade paperback covers, 1992-2012   box 64 | folder 3

    Includes trade paperback covers for The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Shadow Rising, and Lord of Chaos.


    Color facsimiles of illustrations from The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, circa 1996   Oversize Paper Folder 4
    (Oversize drawer)

    Also includes book display header card.



    Dorsett House Inc. Wheel of Time jewelry designs comps, 1997   box 64 | folder 4

    Includes letter regarding design changes.


    Wheel of Time promotional materials, 1998-2002, undated   Oversize Paper Folder 5
    (Oversize drawer)

    Includes A Crown of Swords and The Path of Daggers promotional posters, Winter's Heart and Crossroads of Twilight advertising comps, and Crossroads of Twilight audio book packaging comps.


    Wheel of Time website content hard copy, 1998   Oversize Paper Folder 6
    (Oversize drawer)

    The Wheel of Time PC game advertising and packaging design comps, 1999, undated   Oversize Paper Folder 7
    (Oversize drawer)

    Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Collectible Card Game packaging design comps, 1999   Oversize Paper Folder 8
    (Oversize drawer)

    Photocopied Wheel of Time 2001 calendar comps and 2009 calendar, 2009, undated   Oversize Paper Folder 9
    (Oversize drawer)

    From the Two Rivers: Part One of The Eye of the World, The Beginning of The Wheel of Time and To the Blight: Part Two of The Eye of The World, The Beginning of The Wheel of Time photocopied illustrations and correspondence, 2001, undated   Oversize Paper Folder 10
    (Oversize drawer)


    Photocopies of Charles Keegan's interior illustrations for The Great Hunt, 2003   box 64 | folder 6


    Assorted chapter logos and Trolloc designs, 2003, undated   box 64 | folder 7

    Assorted Wheel of Time hardcover dust jackets, 2003-2012   Oversize Paper Folder 11
    (Oversize drawer)

    Includes American and United Kingdom dust jackets for New Spring: The Novel, Crossroads of Twilight, and A Memory of Light. Also includes assorted United Kingdom paperback cover comps.



    Locus: The Magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Field, 2006, 2012   box 64 | folder 8


    "Tai'shar Malkier!" bumper sticker, 2010   box 64 | folder 9


    "Sly as an Eelfinn," bumper sticker, 2010   box 64 | folder 10


    PW (Publishers Weekly), 2012 June 11   box 64 | folder 11

    MountedA Memory of Light promotional poster, undated   Oversize Paper Folder 12


    Wheel of Time promotional booklet, undated   box 64 | folder 12


    A Memory of Light gift cards, undated   box 64 | folder 13


    Official Robert Jordans The Wheel of Time standard and special edition playing card decks, undated   box 64 | folder 14


    A Memory of Light cell phone cover, undated   box 64 | folder 15


    Waygate Foundation bookmarks, undated   box 64 | folder 16

    Photocopied Conan illustration, undated   Oversize Paper Folder 13
    (Oversize drawer)
    Textiles, undated

    Rand al'Thor's red coat, undated   Oversize Box 67

    Rand al'Thor boots, undated   Oversize Box 68

    Aiel ensemble, undated   Oversize Box 69

    Aiel boots, undated   Oversize Box 70

    Asha'Man boots, undated   Oversize Box 71

    Velvet pants and Siswai'aman bandanna, undated   Oversize Box 72

    A Memory of Light promotional backpack, undated   Oversize Box 73
    Artifacts, undated
    Heron marked sword with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Heron marked sword with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Shienaran broadsword with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Shienaran broadsword with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Perrin Aybara's axe, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Padan Fain's dagger with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Seanchan sword with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Saldaean sword with scabbard, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Aiel spear, undated
    (Oversize item)
    Aiel shield, undated
    (Oversize item)

    6. Audiovisual materials, 1991-1995  

    Alert! Usage restricted. Materials in this series may not be duplicated, photographed, or published without explicit permission from the donor. Please contact repository for details.
    DVD, 1991-1995
    (Special Collections DVDs Box 1 | 1 DVD)

    "3 Robert Jordan Interviews, 1990s," 1991, 1994, 1995   DVD 0197-D01
    Videocassette, 1991-1995
    (Special Collections Videocassettes Box 1 | 3 Videocassettes)

    "417 Robert Jordan interviews, nonfic,"Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction and News Channel 8, Washington, DC interviews, 1991, 1994   videotape 0197-V01

    "418 Robert Jordan interview, nonfic,"News Channel 8, Washington, DC interview, 1994   videotape 0197-V02

    "451 Robert Jordan interview, nonfic,"Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction interviews, 1991, 1995   videotape 0197-V03


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    This collection has restrictions on access and usage. Materials may not be duplicated, photographed, or published without explicit permission from the donor. In addition, selected materials are closed to researchers except with explicit permission from the donor until September 13, 2037. Please contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.

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    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], James Oliver Rigney, Jr., papers, College of Charleston Libraries, Charleston, SC, USA.

    Acquisitions Information

    Materials were donated in 2012 by Harriet P. McDougal Rigney.

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