John Fahey Papers, 1953-1974

Fahey's research and idea notes were written on cards and various sized pieces of paper, many of which were filed between the pages of the manuscripts. Idea notes were left where they were found, while research notes were removed and replaced by notations showing their new locations. Other research and idea notes were originally found in boxes, often in no apparent order. Research notes are filed together in alphabetical order by author, under the same six classifications as the book's bibliography. The classifications are: manuscripts, other unpublished materials, books and pamphlets, articles, government documents, and newspapers. The remaining idea notes were grouped in alphabetical order by subject. Also included are microfilm purchased from the National Archives and Yale University, as well as footage shot by Fahey while doing research in various archives and libraries. The remaining items consist of unpublished research papers by other authors, publication book reviews, news clippings, a bibliography and bibliographic essay, and ephemera.