John Zeigler papers, 1927-2011 bulk 1942-1946.

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John Zeigler papers, 1927-2011 bulk 1942-1946.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233597959

Collection primarily consists of World War II-era correspondence between lovers/partners John Zeigler and Edwin Peacock and their close friend George Scheirer, all from Charleston, S.C. Recipients and names mentioned in letters throughout the collection include family members of all three men, as well as friends, including Carson McCullers. Other materials include documentation of Scheirer's work as a bookbinder; issues of the Glacier Gazette, an Army newspaper for which Zeigler was a naval correspondent; photographs of all three individuals (1944-1945, 1970s, 2006); and official military documents relating to Zeigler's and Peacock's service during WWII. Addition (2008-0177) consists of one diary kept by Zeigler from 1944. Addition (2009-0002) (150 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1928-1980) consists largely of correspondence between Zeigler and his family during his time at college. There is also 1950s correspondence between him and friends, particularly George Scheirer, and some newspaper clippings regarding Scheirer's death. Addition (2009-0087) (150 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1944-1987 and no date) consists of correspondence to and from Zeigler, including letters to his siblings and aunts during World War II, letters from Jonathon Williams (1987), and the last letter from Edwin Peacock (no date). Addition (2009-0182) (67 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1942-2003) primarily contains letters from Zeigler to family members. Also includes photographs, postcards, a v-mail, clippings, writings, and a family member's will. Addition (2011-0060) (29 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1939-2011) primarily contains letters to Zeigler from others. Also includes two letters, written by and written to Edwin Peacock. The letter written by Peacock is the final one he composed.

996 items (2.7 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7108244

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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McCullers, Carson, 1917-1967

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Carson McCullers was born in Columbus, Georgia, as Lula Carson Smith on February 19, 1917, the first born of Lamar and Marguerite Waters Smith. Though she moved from the South in 1934 and only returned for visits, most of her writing was inspired by her southern heritage. Her mother felt she had given birth to a genius from the time Carson was very young and always remained her staunchest supporter and strongest ally. When nine years of age, Lula began studying piano and practiced six to eight h...

Zeigler, John.

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Poet and book store owner in Charleston, S.C. Graduated with a B.A. in English from The Citadel in 1932; enlisted in the Naval reserve in 1942. From the description of John Zeigler papers, 1927-2011 bulk 1942-1946. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 233597959 ...

Peacock, Edwin, 1910-1989

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Co-owner (with John Zeigler) of the Book Basement in Charleston, S.C. From the description of Edwin Peacock papers, 1915-1997 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 25149516 Born in 1910; died in 1989. A bookstore owner in Charleston, S.C., and a childhood friend of Carson McCullers. Introduced her to a number of other writers, including Reeves McCullers. Throughout his life, he provided the author with spiritual guidance and support for her writing. ...

Citadel, the Military Academy of South Carolina.

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Scheirer, George Albert, 1895-

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