Toni Morrison's Papers to be Housed at Princeton University

The papers of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison are now part of the permanent library collections of Princeton University.

School President Christopher Eisgruber made the announcement Friday, shortly before the 83-year-old Morrison took part in a public interview at the school where she served on the faculty for 17 years.

The renowned author's papers contain about 180 linear feet of research materials documenting her life, work and writing methods. They include manuscripts, drafts and proofs of many of Morrison's novels, as well as materials for her children's literature, lyrics, lectures, nonfiction writing, correspondence, diaries, photographs, course materials, videotapes and more.

Additional manuscripts and papers will be added over time, beginning with the manuscript of Morrison's forthcoming novel that is expected to be published in the spring.