Collection [archives], 1942-1990.

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Collection [archives], 1942-1990.

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The address is an autographed copy of a speech given at Davidson College (1986). Correspondence (1958-1986) includes photocopies of letters sent by Styron as well as original letters to Dr. Chalmers Davidson. Literary materials (1942) are essays written while Styron was a student at Davidson College. Printed material (1943-1990) includes copies of student publications, newsclippings and articles about Styron. Organized into the following series: Address; Correspondence; Literary material; and Printed material.

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Styron, William, 1925-2006

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American novelist William Styron was born in Virginia and graduated from Duke. After serving in World War II, he worked as an editor while writing his first novel. His work has been both controversial and timely; his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Confessions of Nat Turner, explored the theme of slavery, and benefitted from being released during the racially-charged 1960s, and his American Book Award-winning novel, Sophie's Choice, examined a World War II concentration camp survivor. His styl...