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John Updike Collections

The John Updike Collections of the Alvernia University Archives and Special Collections

Silcox 1-15

Series Number:       1-15

Series Title:              Works by and about Linda Grace Hoyer Updike

Series Dates:           1920-2008

Extent:                       7.0 linear inches

Arrangement:          Chronological by date of publication

Scope and Content Note:

Autographed first editions of books by John Updike’s mother as well as several articles about her and her work. Also included is a copy of the 1920 yearbook of Ursinus College, The Ruby, with pictures of her and Wesley Updike who met while both were students there.


Silcox/Lewis Collection Series Number 1-15 Finding Aid