Papers, [ca. 1920]-1989.

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Papers, [ca. 1920]-1989.

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The collection contains typescript manuscripts (original and corrected drafts); book gallerys; scripts for plays and movies based on Huie's books (drafts with notes and final versions); research materials including correspondence, news clippings, photographs, transcripts of interviews, holograph notes, etc.; movie posters, awards, memorabilia and miscellaneous materials relating to published and unpublished writings by the author. Includes court documents, legal correspondence, interview transcripts, clippings and other materials on the Emmett Till murder case and events described in the novel Wolf whistle. Also contains notes, correspondence, legal documents and court transcripts relating to Huie's book about the murder trial of Ruby McCollum, including original, signed letters from Ruby McCollum and Zora Neale Hurston. Contains sound recordings of Huie's interviews with notable public figures for the CBS news television series Chronoscope, including interviews with John F. Kennedy, Estes Kefauver and Earl Warren discussing from the 1950's; also audiocassette tapes of Huie and others various topics. Includes financial records, correspondence, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks and miscellaneous materials pertaining to personal and family matters. The collection also contains 25 original, signed typescript letters from H.L. Mencken to various individuals concerning editorial matters and dating from 1928 to 1947.

ca. 20 linear ft.

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