Lineberger, James

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James Luther Lineberger was graduated from Catawba College in 1957 (A.B.) and from the University of Minnesota in 1959 (M.A.), where he also did additional graduate work as a McKnight Fellow, 1962-64. His "A Sometime Thing: A Drama in One Act" won a prize in the 1959 National Collegiate Playwrite Contest sponsored by Samuel French, Inc. Following a stint as an instructor in the Department of English at Pfeiffer College in 1962, Lineberger served as playwright in residence at the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, 1962-64. He returned to Pfeiffer as an associate professor in the Department of Drama, 1964-65.

Lineberger then moved to Atlanta, where he served as film critic for Atlanta Magazine, 1965-67, documentary film writer/television producer of Georgia Educational Television, 1967-68, and creative director for McRae and Bealer Advertising, 1968-70. In 1971, he became a free-lance writer. He is most recognized for his screen adaptation of the Devery Freeman novel, Father Sky, which was released on film in 1982 as Taps. Lineberger resides in Concord, N.C.

From the description of Papers, 1964-1998 (bulk 1977-1998). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 46931726

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creatorOf Lineberger, James. The survival of Saint Joan / book and lyrics by James Lineberger ; music by Hank and Gary Ruffin. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Papers, 1964-1998 (bulk 1977-1998). University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
creatorOf Lineberger, James. The vigil : a play in two scenes / James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. A song for all saints : a play in two acts / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Now we are free : an informal history of murder / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Niggers are all alike : a play in one act / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Hard core [microform] / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Betty and Mr. Comb : a play in one act / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn William Harmon Papers (#4568), 1939-2000 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Queen Esther and the yellow ganders : a farce in one act / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. "Reunion" : a play in two acts / by Jim Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. A requiem for the running man : an original film script / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. A requiem for the running man : an original film script / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf MS 18424, Driggs, William King 1923-1982. Proposed movie scripts and related material regarding John D. Lee and Mountain Meadows massacre circa 1905-1980 (bulk 1976-1980 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn Harmon, William, 1938-. William Harmon papers, 1939-2000 (correspondents K-L). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. The final solution : a play in two scenes / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. They ran when they saw my husband Earl. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. A house, a home : a play in two acts / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Niggers are all alike : a play in one act / by Jim Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. The golden statute, (or, Windy Walker says no) : a play in one act / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Hard core / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Lineberger, James. Betty and Mr. Comb : a play in one act / by James Lineberger. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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associatedWith Harmon, William, 1938- person
associatedWith Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431 person
associatedWith Ruffin, Gary. person
associatedWith Ruffin, Hank. person
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