Amy Tan's literary archive is now housed at The Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley. The collection, comprised of 62 boxes, includes drafts and manuscripts, notably from her acclaimed work, The Joy Luck Club. Tan originally hesitated to make her archive public due to privacy concerns but changed her mind, trusting the library to handle her materials thoughtfully. She reflects on the significance of the archive as a personal journey imbued with her thoughts and experiences, expressing gratitude for the interest in her writing process.
Tan noted her reluctance to share its contents due to privacy concerns, but ultimately embraced the idea due to her trust in The Bancroft Library.
The archive, which arrived in 62 boxes, is a unique record of Tan's literary career, containing drafts and manuscripts of her renowned works.
I am indeed deeply grateful that people care so much about what went into my writing," Tan expressed, highlighting her acceptance of the archive's public sharing.
Tan described the archive as mementoes of her life: what I thought, what I loved... the moments that led to who I am.
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