Jim Grimsley papers, 1970-2018 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Grimsley, Jim, 1955-
Abstract:
Collection includes Grimsley's personal journals, personal and professional correspondence, handwritten notebooks containing the creative beginnings of his novels and plays, drafts of of his writings, publicity, reviews, and publications by or about him in small magazines. Also includes published copies and translations of his writings.
Extent:
19.75 Linear Feet
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
RL.00483

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains personal journals (1973-1993); personal and professional correspondence (1970s-2018); handwritten notebooks containing the creative beginnings of his novels and plays; datebooks and appointment journals; writing drafts (1970s-2016); published copies and galleys of his works, including translations; publicity, reviews, and publications by or about him in periodicals. Topics in his writings include family violence, homosexuality, the lives of young boys, racism and desegregation, and growing up in the Southern United States. The collection includes materials from all stages of Grimsley's creative process for his many plays, short stories, articles, and books. Grimsley's papers also include a significant amount of material from his work as an author of speculative and science fiction, including drafts of essays and books, editorial correspondence, and documentation of his participation in science fiction conventions.

Biographical / historical:

Jim Grimsley is an author from Rocky Mount, NC, currently residing in Atlanta, GA.

Acquisition information:

Purchased in 1997; additions received 2002, 2015, and 2019.

Accessions described in this guide: 1997-0055; 2003-0041; 2015-0153; 2016-0001; 2019-0050.

Processing information:

Processed by Ginny Daley and Paula Jeannet

Completed July 1997

Additions processed by Elizabeth Arnold, 2003, Meghan Lyon, 2016, and Allie Poffinberger, 2019

Materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

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As of 3/25/2016, all papers are open to use.

Original audiovisual materials are closed to use.

Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

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