Skip to main content

SCOUT

Special Collections Online at UT

Southern Excursions Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2278

  • Staff Only

This collection contains a series of proofs, as well as correspondence regarding the publishing/printing process, of Southern Excursions. Edited by George Core and published in 1997 by The Fellowship of Southern Writers, Southern Excursions is a collection of short stories by seven different authors. The collection houses setting copies of the works and multiple galleys and/or printer's proofs of each story.

Dates

  • 1997

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (13 folders)

Abstract

This collection contains a series of proofs of Southern Excursions (1997) as well as correspondence regarding the publishing/printing process.

Biographical/Historical Note

Scholar and author George Core (1939-2023) was the long-time editor of the oldest literary quarterly in the U.S., The Sewanee Review.

This volume featured the following authors: Fred Chappell, George Garrett, Madison Jones, Mary Lee Settle, Lee Smith, Elizabeth Spencer, and Walter Sullivan.

Arrangement

Collection consists of 13 folders.

Acquisition Note

This collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2000.

Related Materials

A published version of Southern Excursions can be located in Rare Books (PS551 .S345 1997).

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480