Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Biographical Entry
Vallance, Jack. ‘Jack of all Grades’, Burnett Archive of Working Class Autobiographies, university of Brunel Library. Special Collection, 2:780. VALLANCE, Jack. ‘Jack …
Jack Vallance (b.1914) – Education and Schooling
Although it is evident in Jack’s writing that he is literate, there is very little mention of his schooling and further education. …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Life and Labour
For many working-class people, much like Jack, schooling was cut short in order to start work. As he notes in his memoir, …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Purpose and Audience
Written as a reflective memoir, Jack Vallance gives little away with regards to writing dates nor the intended audience he had in …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – The Railway
As I have indicated in each of the preceding posts, Jack was heavily involved in the Railway up until his death in …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Reading & Writing
When it comes to the mention of literature, Jack refrains from discussing his reading and frequently downplays his intelligence and ability to …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Researching Writing Lives
Having the opportunity to create an Author Blog has given me many skills that will be applicable to the Research Masters that …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Politics, Protest and Class
Jack did not discuss or remark on any of his personal political views. However, as he frequently did throughout the memoir, Jack …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Home and Family
Although Jack Vallance’s memoir is an extensive piece of writing he offers very little in terms of details regarding his family life, …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Habits & Beliefs
The ‘Childhood’ section of Jack’s writing spans the first twenty pages of the memoir before he moves on to discuss his career. …