Pat Conroy's introduction for James L. Townsend's Dear heart, 1980

Summary

Creator:
Conroy, Pat
Date:
1980
Extent:
1 folder(s) 1 manuscript
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Pat Conroy's introduction for James L. Townsend's Dear heart, ms2293, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a four-page typed manuscript with the header "for Dearheart, an introduction by Pat Conroy, transcribed 5-28-80, written about a month earlier."

Biographical / historical:

Pat Conroy was a contemporary southern author who wrote several highly popular books, including The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides, and Beach Music. For further information, see the article "Pat Conroy" in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

James L. Townsend (d. 1981) was a magazine editor and wrote the book Dear Heart in 1980. The Townsend Prize for Fiction, which honors Georgia writers, was created in his honor.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Pat Conroy's introduction for James L. Townsend's Dear heart, ms2293, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.