Guide to the Collection 157. John Foster West Papers, 1974 - 1975, n.d.

Guide to the Collection 157. John Foster West Papers, 1974 - 1975, n.d.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository: Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection
Creator: John Foster West (1918-n.d.)
Title: Collection 157. John Foster West Papers, 1974 - 1975, n.d.
Language of Material: Material in English
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Appalachian State University.
Abstract: John Foster West Papers contains the working versions of three of West's books and his poetry.
The John Foster West Manuscript is divided into the following series: 157A. The Ballad of Tom Dula Draft, 157B. This Proud Land Draft, 157C. Time Was Draft, 157D. Poetry, 157E. Newspaper Articles.
Extent: 0.5 linear feet, 1 archival box

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

An appointment for research is required. No restrictions to access. No Interlibrary Loan.


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Copyright Notice

Standard federal copyright laws apply.


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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Collection 157. John Foster West Papers, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, NC, USA.


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Acquisitions Information

Provenance is unknown. The accession number is MWJ. This collection was opened to the public on 10 September 2002.


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Processing Information

Processed by Deborah Bell, 1994; Kathryn Staley, 10 September 2002

Encoded by Kathryn Staley, June 2005


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Online Catalog Headings

Appalachian Region, Southern -- Poetry
Dula, Tom, 1843 or 4-1868
West, John Foster, 1918-
West, John Foster, 1918- Ballad of Tom Dula
West, John Foster, 1918- This proud land
West, John Foster, 1918- Time was

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Container List

The Ballad of Tom Dula Draft Series. (n.d.)
The Ballad of Tom Dula Draft Series contains typed draft of The Ballad of Tom Dula. This book is about Tom Dula of nineteenth century Wilkes County, North Carolina who was hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. Handwritten editing marks are included.
Folder
1 Draft
This Proud Land Draft Series. (n.d.)
This Proud Land Draft Series contains the handwritten and typed copies of poems. Handwritten editing marks are included.
Folder
2 Draft
Time Was Draft Series. (n.d.)
Time Was Draft Series contains the typed draft of Time Was. Handwritten editing marks are included.
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3 Draft
Folder
4 Draft
Poetry Series. (1975)
Poetry Series contains handwritten and typed poems, original order. Handwritten editing marks are included.
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5 Poems
Newspaper Series. (1974-1975)
Newspaper Series contains two newspaper articles about the Old Wilkes County Jail, chronological order. Tom Dula was held in this jail prior to his hanging.
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5 Newspaper articles