Frances Mayes papers, 1980-2010

Summary

Creator:
Mayes, Frances
Date:
1980-2010
Extent:
20 Linear Feet 42 document boxes, 1 half box, 3 cartons
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Frances Mayes Papers, ms3429, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, fan mail, in-house publication materials, photographs, galley copies, advance copies, articles, reviews and posters related to the Mayes' publications. Also included are Under the Tuscan Sun movie materials (such as media kits, posters, CDs, screenplays) and Mayes' teaching materials from San Francisco State University.

Biographical / historical:

Frances Mayes is a well-known memoirist, novelist, poet and professor and the author of the best-selling novel Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

Though the collection is open for research, the audiovisual recordings do not have reference copies; however, reference copies can be made available upon request. Availability is dependent upon the format and condition of the recordings.

Preferred citation:

Frances Mayes Papers, ms3429, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.