Mel New collection of Harry Crews papers


Descriptive Summary
Title: Mel New collection of Harry Crews papers
Creator: Crews, Harry, 1935-2012
Inclusive Dates: 1986-1990
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms3350
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

"Harry Crews (1935-2012) was a prolific novelist, born in Bacon County, Georgia."

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

Scope and Content

The collection consists of typewritten letters, and one handwritten note, from Harry Crews to Melvyn New, regarding Crews' novels, essays, deadlines, returning from a sabbatical, a copy of a play no one has seen, and his feelings for Mel. Correspondence are personal in nature, and the letter dated Franklin Parish, September 15, 1986, mainly regards being locked up. The collection also consists of three Blood issue: A drama in two acts typescripts, and photocopies of reviews of Body. One review is inscribed by Crews: "Mell: if not for you, we both know this book might never have been written ... Not too shabby for an old drunk written off as finished, eh?"