Walter Spearman papers, 1900-1986 [manuscript].

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Walter Spearman papers, 1900-1986 [manuscript].

Material chiefly documenting the work of Walter S. Spearman as journalist, educator, and writer. Correspondence consists chiefly of letters from former journalism students of Spearman's, from writers of works he had reviewed, and from fellow journalists. Correspondents include Paul Green (1894-1981), Jonathan Daniels (1902-1981), Gail Godwin (1939- ), and Charles Kuralt (1934- ). Writings consist chiefly of stories, plays, speeches, and fragments of stories. Subject files consist chiefly of material collected by Spearman for use in journalism classes and writing workshops.

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