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Jeanne Bryner, Author, Papers

9.28 Linear Feet 9 ft. 3.3 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each; 6 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 3 oversize folders, 0.1 in. each) 2.67 Gigabytes 10 digital files (6 .pdf files; 1 .mp3 file; 3 .mp4 files)

This collection includes the papers of Jeanne Bryner, an Appalachian poet. It features drafts and manuscripts of her written work, materials developed as part of her and others' adaptations of her poetry, journals that she kept from roughly 1990-2020, and newspaper stories and other acclaim for her work. There are also materials relating to Bryner's education in creative writing at Kent State University and her work as an educator to undergraduate students at Kent State and in amateur writing workshops. Lastly, the collection also includes Bryner's personal and professional correspondence and some prints of artwork and family photographs. The most common types of materials are notebooks, event programs, letters, and booklets, but there is a small quantity of digital and audiovisual material related to Bryner's published work and adaptations of her poetry.

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Jeanne Bryner, Author, Papers 9.28 Linear Feet 9 ft. 3.3 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each; 6 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 3 oversize folders, 0.1 in. each) 2.67 Gigabytes 10 digital files (6 .pdf files; 1 .mp3 file; 3 .mp4 files)

Bryner, Jeanne, 1951-

This collection includes the papers of Jeanne Bryner, an Appalachian poet. It features drafts and manuscripts of her written work, materials developed as part of her and others' adaptations of her poetry, journals that she kept from roughly 1990-2020, and newspaper stories and other acclaim for her work. There are also materials relating to Bryner's education in creative writing at Kent State University and her work as an educator to undergraduate students at Kent State and in amateur writing workshops. Lastly, the collection also includes Bryner's personal and professional correspondence and some prints of artwork and family photographs. The most common types of materials are notebooks, event programs, letters, and booklets, but there is a small quantity of digital and audiovisual material related to Bryner's published work and adaptations of her poetry.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Jeff Mann Papers

10.54 Linear Feet 7 ft. 2 1/2 in. (7 records cartons, 15 in. each); (4 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.)

Papers of Jeff Mann, a West Virginia University alumnus, author, and Virginia Tech (VT) English professor. The collection chronicles Mann's prolific writing of predominantly poetry beginning with early poems from his time at WVU in Morgantown in the 1980s. In addition to over 300 poems, the collection includes working manuscripts of unpublished works, serial publications containing his poetry and other published works including novels, short stories, and essays. Publicity materials are represented by newspaper articles, posters and flyers, book catalogs, and writers' blurbs for his books. Other materials include correspondence and contracts with publishers, some personal correspondence, some Virginia Tech Department of English publications and faculty evaluations of Mann.

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Jeff Mann Papers 10.54 Linear Feet 7 ft. 2 1/2 in. (7 records cartons, 15 in. each); (4 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.)

Mann, Jeff

Papers of Jeff Mann, a West Virginia University alumnus, author, and Virginia Tech (VT) English professor. The collection chronicles Mann's prolific writing of predominantly poetry beginning with early poems from his time at WVU in Morgantown in the 1980s. In addition to over 300 poems, the collection includes working manuscripts of unpublished works, serial publications containing his poetry and other published works including novels, short stories, and essays. Publicity materials are represented by newspaper articles, posters and flyers, book catalogs, and writers' blurbs for his books. Other materials include correspondence and contracts with publishers, some personal correspondence, some Virginia Tech Department of English publications and faculty evaluations of Mann.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Louise McNeill, Poet, Papers

6.2 Linear Feet 6 ft. 1 1/2 in. (13 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)
Papers of Louise McNeill (Pease), 1911-1993, of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, noted twentieth century Appalachian poet and author, poet laureate of West Virginia from 1979 to 1993, and professor of history and English. Though most well-known for her lyrical poetry about the history and spirit of West Virginia, McNeill also wrote articles, short stories, essays, and her memoirs. Includes biographical materials, letters, writings, poems, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and personal materials documenting Louise McNeill's career as a poet and author and her personal life, chiefly from the 1970s to her death in 1993. Biographical materials include awards and certificates, biographies of McNeill, clippings, curriculum vitae, and other genealogical materials. Letters are from literary figures, political figures, family and friends. Prominent correspondents include Maggie Anderson, Rene de Chocour, Marion Havighurst, Walter Havighurst, and John D. Rockefeller IV. Writings and related materials include manuscript and typescript drafts of McNeill's books, loose poems, and other writings as well as book reviews, press correspondence, and marketing materials. Audio-visual materials consist of photographs of Louise McNeill, her family, and friends, and tributes to and interviews with McNeill on audio and video cassette. Collection also contains publications, artifacts, and personal materials.
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Louise McNeill, Poet, Papers 6.2 Linear Feet 6 ft. 1 1/2 in. (13 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)

McNeill, Louise
Papers of Louise McNeill (Pease), 1911-1993, of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, noted twentieth century Appalachian poet and author, poet laureate of West Virginia from 1979 to 1993, and professor of history and English. Though most well-known for her lyrical poetry about the history and spirit of West Virginia, McNeill also wrote articles, short stories, essays, and her memoirs. Includes biographical materials, letters, writings, poems, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and personal materials documenting Louise McNeill's career as a poet and author and her personal life, chiefly from the 1970s to her death in 1993. Biographical materials include awards and certificates, biographies of McNeill, clippings, curriculum vitae, and other genealogical materials. Letters are from literary figures, political figures, family and friends. Prominent correspondents include Maggie Anderson, Rene de Chocour, Marion Havighurst, Walter Havighurst, and John D. Rockefeller IV. Writings and related materials include manuscript and typescript drafts of McNeill's books, loose poems, and other writings as well as book reviews, press correspondence, and marketing materials. Audio-visual materials consist of photographs of Louise McNeill, her family, and friends, and tributes to and interviews with McNeill on audio and video cassette. Collection also contains publications, artifacts, and personal materials.

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