Papers, 1968-1971.

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Papers, 1968-1971.

Collection contains a typescript of A FLAGSTONE WALK. It is a collection of Stem's short stories, each prefaced with remarks. Many of the characters are of the Southern white middle class and reveal much about the language, attitudes, and interests of this class in contemporary Southern society. The second item is a manuscript of Stem's ENTRIES FROM OXFORD. The story is built around Stem's father and includes much local information, including descriptions of personalities of a number of Oxford residents.

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Stem, Thad, Jr., 1916-1980

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Thad Stem Jr. (1916-1980) of Oxford, N.C., wrote novels, poetry, and short stories and contributed editorials and short pieces to the "News and Observer" (Raleigh, N.C.), "The Pilot" (Southern Pines, N.C.), and other North Carolina newspapers. Majors works by Stem include "The Animal Fair" (1960), "Entries from Oxford" (1971), "Senator Sam Ervin's Best Stories" (1973), and "Thad Stem's Ark" (1979). Stem is featured in Timothy B. Tyson's memoir "Blood Done Sign My Name." From the desc...