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[Identification of item], Louis J. Budd Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
The Louis J. Budd Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 1977, 2008 and 2011.
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Encoded by Matthew Warren and Paula Jeannet Mangiafico, February 2012
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 1977, 2008-0268, 2011-0095
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Louis J. Budd was a Duke University Professor of English and Fulbright-Hayes lecturer at the American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad, India.
Collection contains correspondence, printed material, and materials relating to the journal publishing process. There are also a few journals, notes, audio cassettes, and writing drafts. The correspondence pertains chiefly to the Jay B. Hubbell Center for Literary Historiography at Duke University, with many letters written by Budd for the purpose of fundraising, acquiring scholars' papers for the Center, and thanking individuals for their contributions and support. Other correspondence relates to the Modern Language Association, its American Literature Section, the Norman Foerster Award, and the formation and activities of MLA's divisions. There is also correspondence by Louis Budd to scholars, asking for reminiscences about early teachers of American literature, and exchanges with Willard Thorpe. Print material includes articles by Budd and other scholars, clippings, and an article entitled
Acquired as part of the Jay B. Hubbell Center for American Literary Historiography at Duke University.
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Two audio cassettes from Jack Rosenbalm (?), one by Jack Meathenia of
Contains both fundraising and general correspondence to and from Budd regarding the Hubbell Center. Correspondence often refers to acquiring literary scholars' papers for the Center, as well as letters thanking individuals for contributions and their attempts to increase awareness of the Hubbell Center and its goals. Some correspondence regarding Budd's work with the Hubbell Medallion Committee, as well as his work judging for the Ritz Paris Hemingway Award and the Norman Foerster Award. Correspondence related to a special issue of Studies in American Humor edited by Budd. Other correspondence deals with various authors in the field of American literature and other literary topics.
Collection of papers and articles on American literature. Includes drafts and copies of special edition of
Chiefly articles on American literature by authors other than Louis Budd, materials regarding the Hubbell Center at Duke University, and reminiscences on Jay B. Hubbell and on the teaching of American literature.