Jesse Stuart, Author, Scrapbooks, 1932-1970 , A&M 3448

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Abstract

Contains microfilm copies (on 11 reels) of 219 scrapbooks compiled by Appalachian author Jesse Stuart from 1932 to 1970. The scrapbooks include clippings from newspapers, magazines, journals, and books; published and unpublished poems, articles, and short stories; critical reviews; letters to Stuart; personal writings; programs; schedules; contracts; stamps and postmarks; telegrams; and tear sheets. Topics include Kentucky; education; Stuart's family and friends; contemporary authors, poets, and artists; speaking engagements and activities; Stuart's published books, poetry, articles and short stories; Jesse Stuart Day; religion and religious figures; awards; heart disease; American University in Cairo; international perceptions of the United States; space exploration; agriculture; and wildlife among many others.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Jesse Stuart, Author, Scrapbooks, A&M 3448, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.