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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?"
Administrative Information
Custodial History
Gift of Dr. Melvyn New.
Preferred Citation
Mel New collection of Harry Crews papers, ms3350, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.
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Related collections in this rewpository include Harry Crews papers, ms3340, Harry Crews letters, ms4015.