Mark Childress papers circa 1985 - 1999

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Mark Childress papers circa 1985 - 1999

Manuscripts and related material for the Monroeville, Alabama, native's short stories and novels, including , , , , and . Tender A World Made of Fire Jacko A Plague of Children V for Victor

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Childress, Mark.

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Mark Childress was born in Monroeville, Alabama, in 1957. He attended the University of Alabama, 1974-1978. After a short career in journalism, including stints with the Birmingham News (1977-1980) and Southern Living magazine (1980-1984), Childress turned to novel writing. He has written seven novels and one screenplay. From the guide to the Mark Childress papers MSS. 0297., circa 1985 - 1999, (W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama) ...