Jesse Hill Ford Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a selection of short stories and materials related to the play "The Conversion of Buster Drumwright" by Jesse Hill Ford.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 2000
Restricted Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
This collection is restricted for certain materials. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Full Extent
1.46 Linear Feet (1 Paige box, 1 legal Hollinger)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains a selection of short stories and materials related to the play "The Conversion of Buster Drumwright" by Jesse Hill Ford.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated January-March 2003 by Mrs. Lillian Pellettieri Ford. The gift is given in the memory of the late Thomas L. Hudson, Sr., Trustee, who recommended Jesse Hill Ford for lectures and write in residence at Vanderbilt University.
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Jesse Hill Ford Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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