Henry Faulkner Collection
This is a collection of Henry Faulkner's poetry, correspondence and records, both personal and business, as well as interviews, newspaper clippings, and official documents collected by Charles House. The collection was contributed and originally assembled by House, author, for the purpose of writing a biography of Faulkner, The Outrageous Life of Henry Faulkner: Portrait of an Appalachian Artist.
Dates
- 1940-1981
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
2.75 Linear Feet (4 boxes (2 record, 1 half, 1 quarter))
Abstract
This is a collection of Henry Faulkner's poetry, correspondence and records, both personal and business, as well as interviews, newspaper clippings, and official documents collected by Charles House.
Biographical/Historical Note
Henry Faulkner (1924-1981) was an American artist and poet. Faulkner was born in Kentucky and he studied at the Louisville School of Art. Faulkner is known for his eccentric and colorful landscapes and fantasy scenes. Faulkner died in December 1981.
Arrangement
This collection consists of four boxes. This material was collected by Charles House for the purpose of writing a biography of Faulkner; the organization and classification of the contents reflects this intention.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository