Douglas C. Wixson-Jack Conroy Research Collection, 1929-2003
- IdentificationMidwest MS Wixson
- TitleDouglas C. Wixson-Jack Conroy Research Collection, 1929-2003 Midwest.MS.Wixson
- PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
- RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
- Physical Description5.3 linear feet (4 record cartons and 1 box)
- Date1929-2003
- Location1 36 6, 1 52 2
- AbstractResearch files of Jack Conroy biographer and executor of Conroy's estate Doug Wixson, gathered for his biography of Jack Conroy and for his subsequent work on the Illinois Writers Project and the Black history project. Mainly subject files on people affiliated with Conroy, with some research notes, bibliographies, book reviews, and ephemera.
- OriginationWixson, Douglas C.
Research files of Jack Conroy biographer and executor of Conroy's estate Doug Wixson, gathered for his biography of Jack Conroy and for his subsequent work on the Illinois Writers Project and the Black history project. Mainly subject files on people affiliated with Conroy, with some research notes, bibliographies, book reviews, and ephemera.
This material is unprocessed, and is available by appointment only.
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Names
- Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981
- Conroy, Jack, 1898-1990
- Wixson, Douglas C.
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Subject
- Chicago
- Literature
- Social Action