Call Number:

C0753

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

16 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); James Boyd Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1915-1944 (inclusive)

Creator:

Boyd, James, 1888-1944

Form:

Fiction -- 20th century., Galley Proofs (Printing) -- 20th century., and Manuscripts -- 20th century.

Abstract:

Consists of manuscripts of novels, articles, stories, and verse by the American historical writer James Boyd.

In 1940, American novelist James Boyd (Princeton Class of 1910) organized the Free Company of Players, a group of American writers that produced a series of original radio plays in response to what they saw as antidemocratic attitudes prevalent in America due to the growing war in Europe.

Consists of manuscripts and galleys for four published novels by Boyd-- Drums (1925), about the American Revolution, Long Hunt (1930) and Bitter Creek (1939), about the American frontier, and Roll River (1935), set in his native Harrisburg, Pa.--as well as autograph and typed manuscripts for many articles, short stories, and verse. Also includes miscellaneous correspondence.

Manuscripts arranged as follows: Boxes 1-5, Bitter Creek; Boxes 6-7, Drums; Box 8, Long Hunt; Boxes 9-12, Roll River; Boxes 13-15, miscellaneous correspondence, articles, short stories, and verse; Carton, card files.