October 1979
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
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
Response to May 28, 1979 letter about the chances of John Fergus Ryan and his main competitor for the recognition, Henry Miller, for winning the Guggenheim Fellowship. McCarthy also comments on John Fergus Ryan’s attempts at publishing before relaying his plans on moving to a new city.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository