David Donovan papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: David Donovan papers
Creator: Donovan, David
Inclusive Dates: 1960-2012
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Collection Number: ms3701
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

David Donovan is the pseudonym of Terry T. Turner, formerly a professor of urology and cell biology, now Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia. He grew up in Colquitt County, Georgia, the son of Otis and Donita Turner. He received his Ph.D from the University of Georgia in 1974. After serving as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he wrote a book about his experiences called Once A Warrior King. He was with the Mobile Advisory Team in Tram Chim village in the Mekong Delta. Turner's second book, Murphy Station, deals with his growing up in small town in the South during the 1950s and 1960s.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of correspondence, manuscript drafts, printed material, photographs, and Vietnam War memorabilia. The correspondence includes fan mail, Vietnam war letters, and correspondence with publishers.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

David Donovan papers, ms3701, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

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Correspondence, 1960

 

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Correspondence, 1961

 

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Correspondence with publishers, 1983-1989

 

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Correspondence- Ivan Mogull Music Corp., 1984-1985

 

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Correspondence- Ivan Mogull Music Corp., 1985

 

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Correspondence- Ivan Mogull Music Corp., 1986-1987

 

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Correspondence- Ivan Mogull Music Corp., 1988-1994

 

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Correspondence- Ivan Mogull Music Corp., 1995-2012

 

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Correspondence- Vietnam letters to wife, undated

 

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"Once A Warrior King" original notes and research

 

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"Once A Warrior King" galley proofs pages 1-156

 

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"Once A Warrior King" galley proofs pages 157-314

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 1-100, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 101-200, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 201-300, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 301-400, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 401-500, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 501-600, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" original draft pages 601-719, 2003

 

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"Murphy Station" publisher edits, 2009

 

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"Murphy Station" manuscript pages 1-109, 2009

 

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"Murphy Station" manuscript pages 110-218, 2009

 

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"Murphy Station" manuscript pages 219-328, 2009

 

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Printed material/clippings, 1985-1990

 

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Vietnam War memorabilia

 

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Photographs

 

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Pershing Rifles medals and decorations in shadow box

 

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Athens Banner-Herald moon landing issue, 1969 July 21

 

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Varsity restaurant carhop number card

 

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University of Georgia freshman dorm room key from Reed Hall, 1963-1964