[Papers], 1950?-2001.

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[Papers], 1950?-2001.

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Primarily correspondence with colleagues and students, dating from the early 1980's to 2001 and discussing works in progress by Joyce or her colleagues. Correspondents include the Richard Wright scholar Michel Fabre, critic Annette Kolodny, Arthur P. Davis, and African American writers including Gwendolyn Brooks, Sonia Sanchez, and Alice Walker. Occasional items point to controversies with colleagues and others who object to Joyce's strong opinions. Also includes numerous cards from colleagues and students thanking Joyce for favors or gifts, a small number of items dating from Joyce's childhood in Valdosta, photographs, articles, and copies of all of Joyce's books.

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Valdosta State University, Odum Library

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