Harry Crews' letters to James Leo Herlihy, 1972-1973

Summary

Creator:
Crews, Harry, 1935-2012
Date:
1972-1973
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Harry Crews letters to James Leo Herlihy, ms 3834, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters from Harry Crews to author James Leo Herlihy, from 1972-1973. Herlihy is known for his novels All Fall Down (1960) and Midnight Cowboy (1965), as well as his play Blue Denim (1958), all of which were adapted for film. The first letter concerns the University of Florida Writers' Conference, of which Crews is director. Crews updates Herlihy on the dates of the conference, discusses compensation for his attendance, and requests a picture and biographical sketch that includes Herlihy's publications. In the second letter, Crews thanks Herlihy for his praise of his book and suggests that they get together soon.

Biographical / historical:

Harry Crews (1935-2012) was an American novelist, playwright, short story writer and essayist.

For further information, see the article "Harry Crews (1935-2012)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Harry Crews letters to James Leo Herlihy, ms 3834, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.