Folder 4 - Research - Carson McCullers - Script, 1967 - 1969

File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

These papers consist of materials relating to Jordan's researches into the life and work of Carson McCullers and his involvement with the McCullers Center. In addition, there are materials concerning a symposium on the occasion of the centenary of the birth in Columbus, Georgia of Nunnally Johnson, a mid-20th century journalist and Hollywood scriptwriter; Blind Tom; steamboats and the history of the Columbus region. There are numerous newspaper and magazine clippings as well as photographic files on CD of such figures as Blind Tom, Horace King and Nunnally Johnson.

1925-2011 3 boxes (1.66 l.f.)

Dates

Other: 1967 - 1969

Creator

From the Collection: Jordan, Thornton F. (Person)

Extent

From the Collection: 1.66 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Materials Specific Details

This is a copy of the script of The Lonely Hunting: A Memory of Carson McCullers by George Gingell and directed by Charles Jones. There are also two programs, one for the first production at the Springer Opera House in Columbus in November, 1967, only a few weeks after her death, and another performance in 1969.