Papers, 1938-1981.

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Pierce, Theodore, 1907-1999. Papers, 1938-1981.

Papers, 1938-1981.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40741250

Mostly incoming correspondence to Ted Pierce, (1907-1999) a member of one of the first African-American families in Madison, Wisconsin, from his friend Willard Motley (1909-1965), a prominent writer. The material dates from 1938 to 1963, mainly 1946-1950. Also includes a small collection of Motley's writings, including two manuscripts written by Motley: Lucy: A One Act Play, and the first two chapters of the published book Of Night, Perchance of Death; and four published articles: "Calle Olvera," "Education of a writer, " "Give the gentleman what he wants, " and "Small-town Los Angeles."

.4 c.f.19 folders.

University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System