Lucy Herndon Crockett Papers (Ms2011-032)
Title
Lucy Herndon Crockett Papers (Ms2011-032)
Subject
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Description
The collection include typescripts of four of Crockett's novels ( Capitan, Popcorn on the Ginza: An Informal Portrait of Postwar Japan, Teru: A Tale of Yokohama, and Kings Without Castles), as well as partial manuscript for "Bus Station Blues," dated September 1972. In addition, the collection contains personal notes and lists, newspapers clippings saved by Crockett, and correspondence to and from Crockett. Most of the correspondence is in English, with the exception of two letters from Durango, Mexico.
Additional materials were acquired in 2015, but have not yet been processed. These include the 4 volume manuscript of "The Devil's Chasers," an unpublished book; photographs; a poster from the film The Proud and the Profane (based on Crockett's The Magnificent Bastards); biographical clippings and information; and illustrations and sketches by Crockett and used in her books.
Additional materials were acquired in 2015, but have not yet been processed. These include the 4 volume manuscript of "The Devil's Chasers," an unpublished book; photographs; a poster from the film The Proud and the Profane (based on Crockett's The Magnificent Bastards); biographical clippings and information; and illustrations and sketches by Crockett and used in her books.
Creator
Crockett, Lucy Herndon, 1914-
Date
1940/1976
Is Referenced By
For more information about Lucy Herndon Crockett and this collection, see "Literature in Southwest Virginia" on the "In Special Collections @Virginia Tech" blog.
Identifier
Ms2011-032
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Lucy Herndon Crockett Papers, Ms2011-032, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Special Collections, Virginia Tech
Collection Tree
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