Guide to the Jesse Stuart Papers 1940-1978
Cage 413

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Title
Jesse Stuart Papers
ID
Cage 413
Date [inclusive]
1940-1978
Extent
.25 linear feet of shelf space, 1 box
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection includes: correspondence, principally with Margaret Hilty; clippings, scrapbooks, a photograph, and other papers relating to Jesse Hilton Stuart's writings.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Jesse Stuart Papers, 1940-1978

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Biography/History

The late Poet Laureate of Kentucky, Jesse Hilton Stuart published 2,000 poems, 460 short stories, and more than 60 books. [source: Jesse Stuart Foundation]

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Scope and Content

This collection includes: correspondence, principally with Margaret Hilty; clippings, scrapbooks, a photograph, and other papers relating to Jesse Hilton Stuart's writings.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Margaret Hilty in 1978.

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Names and Subjects

Subject(s)

  • Authors, American--20th Century--Correspondence
  • Literature

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

Correspondence 1944-1975 

1 1

Correspondence: collection donor Margaret Hilty to Washington State University archivist 1978 August 12 

1 2

Documentation relating to Stuart's autobiography, The Threat That Runs So True. circa 1950 

1 3

Letter to Margaret Hilty. 1969 December 23 

1 4

Scrapbook material. 1953-1970 

1 5

Photograph: Jesse Stuart, Naomi Deane Stuart; Sturgill Family; Margaret Hilty and Family circa 1940-1941 

1 6