Letters to Cormac McCarthy, 1976-1985
The collection consists of handwritten and typed letter correspondence between Cormac McCarthy and fellow writer John Fergus Ryan between the years 1975 to 1986. The authors discuss their successes and disappointments for publication. The correspondence begins with John Fergus Ryan congratulating Cormac McCarthy on his earning the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Writing in 1969. The author’s conversations are companionable and short.
Dates
- 1976-1985
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository