Series 9. Writings--Short Stories

Scope and content:

Includes manuscripts and edited manuscripts for many stories and a collection of short stories, Turn Left at the Desert . Bickley's stories are mostly historical character studies and include themes such as faith and community. One highlight is a critical review of Bickley's short story "Martha," a part of the anthology Appalachian Love Stories .

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Parent restrictions:
Requires signed form for box 1, folders 8, 16, and 17, since special access restriction applies due to PII.
Parent terms of access:
Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

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