John Graves Papers, 1920-2006 (bulk 1946-2004).

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John Graves Papers, 1920-2006 (bulk 1946-2004).

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Forty-eight boxes of typescripts, galley proofs, correspondence, printed material, photographs, scrapbook material, notes, and artifacts, among other items, document almost the entire writing career of John Graves (1920- ). Series 1, Writing (1946-2004, n.d.), includes research notes, typed manuscripts, galley proofs, printed materials, correspondence, and other materials chronicling Graves' literary contributions from his earliest short stories to his more recent essays and memoir. Series 2, Correspondence (1943-2006, n.d.), contains letters that highlight Graves' writing career, with letters to and from publishers, agents, fellow writers, fans, event organizers and others. Correspondents include: John Schaffner, Rick Bass, Angus Cameron, Nick Lyons, John N. Cole and Bill Wittliff. Series 3, Institutional Activities (1960-1998), focuses on Graves' involvement in the Texas Institute of Letters and his teaching of classes and workshops. Series 4, Awards & Honors (1961-2004), contains mainly invitations, programs and photographs related to awards and honors bestowed upon Graves. Series 5, Personal Materials (ca. 1920-2002, n.d.), is made up of notebooks, legal papers, financial papers, photographs, journals, objects and academic records. Series 6, Clippings (ca. 1940-2004, n.d.), contains newspaper and magazine clippings related mostly to Graves' writing career. Series 7, Writing by Others (1942-2002, n.d.) consists mainly of draft photocopies and printouts of other people's novels, essays, screenplays and poetry.

49 boxes (33.5 linear ft.)

Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7342114

Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library

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