Joy Bright Hancock papers, 1929-1983, bulk 1945-1953

Summary

Creator:
Hancock, Joy Bright, 1898-
Date:
1929-1983, bulk 1945-1953
Extent:
3.4 Linear Feet 4 document boxes, 1 half box, 2 slide boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Joy Bright Hancock papers, ms2290, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of typed and handwritten manuscripts of twelve short stories or novellas. Also includes some correspondence to and from editors regarding the publishing of his works.

Biographical / historical:

Joy Bright Hancock (1898- ), enlisted in the women's naval reserve in 1918 as a yeoman, rose to the rank of Capt., Director of Women's Reserve by 1946. One of eight women sworn into the regular Navy under the Women's Armed Service Integration Act of 1948, retired in 1953.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Joy Bright Hancock papers, ms2290, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.