Robert Burch papers, 1959-1978

Summary

Creator:
Burch, Robert Joseph, 1925-2007
Date:
1959-1978
Extent:
8.4 Linear Feet (18 document boxes, 1 oversized box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert Burch papers. MS 1392. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the papers of Robert Burch from 1959-1978. The papers contain mainly typescript manuscripts, corrected typescripts, galleys, and reviews of his works. Also includes photographs, awards, printed material in which his works are mentioned, and some book illustrations.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Burch (1925-2007) was a notable children's author. He was born and spent the majority of his life in Fayette County, Georgia.

After graduating high school, Burch joined the Army and participated in the Pacific campaign during WWII. When he returned, he went to the University of Georgia and graduated in 1949. He traveled during the 1950s to Japan, as well as parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. In the late 1950s, Burch moved to New York City and began writing. In 1963, he moved back to Georgia and began writing children's books.

He went on to publish 19 books, including "Queenie Peavy" "King Kong and other Poets" and "Ida Early Comes Over the Mountain." Many of his stories are based on his experiences in rural Georgia during the Great Depression.

He was the recipient of four Georgia Children's Book Awards and the W. Porter Kellam Lifetime Achievement Award.

Arrangement:

Arranged by into five series by record type: Series 1. Manuscripts; Series 2. Biographical and Personal Files; Series 3. Awards; Series 4. Printed and Published Material; Series 5. Oversized Material. Note that for this collection folder numbers are consecutive across the entire collection.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Robert Burch papers. MS 1392. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.