Joyce Ann Joyce Papers in Honor of Edna and Henry Joyce Jr.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-23
Scope and Contents
The Joyce Papers consist mainly of correspondence with colleagues and students. It also includes a few photographs, articles and copies of all of her books. Although some items date to Joyce's childhood in Valdosta, the bulk of the papers are from the early 1980's to 2001. Most of the correspondence discusses works in progress by her or her colleagues. The most prolific correspondent is the prominent Richard Wright scholar Michel Fabre, who seems to have had a significant impact on Joyce's writings. Other important sets of letters from critics include Annette Kolodny and her collaborator Arthur P. Davis. Among Joyce's letters are those from such prominent African American writers as Gwendolyn Brooks, Sonia Sanchez, and Alice Walker. Included are also many letters regarding her applications for vacancies to various universities. Occasional items point to controversies, especially with colleagues who work and those who object to her strong opinions. Her generosity and sense of humor led to numerous cards from colleagues and students thanking her for a favor she had extended or gift she had given, often her latest publications.
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Dates
- Acquired: 2001-06-29
Creator
- Joyce, Joyce Ann, 1949- (Person)
Extent
4.0 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The collection consists of two series. The first is Biography, Writings, and Publicity:
* First is biographical material and clippings. These include photographs, and articles about Joyce at various times in her professional career. Next are her writings, including her books, vitae, published articles, and letters to the editor and occasional poetry. Publicity material follows, including conference announcement to those conferences to which she contributed.
The second is correspondence:
* The largest series by far is correspondence and this has two subdivisions. The first part of correspondence is folders arranged chronologically by date of composition. The second are folders arranged by name of correspondent. If more than one letter exists from a correspondent, those are in a folder arranged by that correspondent's name. Descriptive information for each item is included.
Another, more indepth finding aid is located for this collection at the bottom of the Finding Aids web page under Joyce Ann Joyce. It gives individual descriptions for each piece of correspondence.
Source of Acquisition
Joyce Ann Joyce
Method of Acquisition
Signed deed of gift.
Appraisal Information
Folder in director's office with Deed of Gift, database printouts, correspondence and other paperwork related to this collection. Also includes a baby picture of Joyce near house.
- University of Georgia. Dept. of English
- Valdosta State College. School of Education
- African-American literature and culture Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Annie Powe Hopper Award Subject Source: Local sources
- Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000
- Bryer, Jackson R. Subject Source: Local sources
- Chicago State University Subject Source: Lcnaf
- Davis, Arthur Paul, 1904-1996
- Davis, Olga Samples
- Ferguson, Elaine Subject Source: Local sources
- Free, William (Bill) Subject Source: Local sources
- Ijala: Sonia Sanchez and the African Subject Source: Local sources
- Joyce, Joyce Ann, 1949- Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kennedy, Deatrice Subject Source: Local sources
- Kinnamon, Kenneth Subject Source: Local sources
- Miller, Ethelbert Subject Source: Local sources
- Poetic Tradition Subject Source: Local sources
- Provost, Bill Subject Source: Local sources
- Richard Wright's Art of Tragedy Subject Source: Local sources
- Sasay, Chernoh M. Subject Source: Local sources
- Simmons, Ruth J. Subject Source: Lcnaf
- Temple University Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- The New Cavalcade Subject Source: Local sources
- Third World Press Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Maryland at College Park Subject Source: Lcnaf
- University of Nebraska--Lincoln Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Valdosta State College. Department of English
- Walker, Alice, 1944- Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ward, Jerry Subject Source: Local sources
- Warpland Subject Source: Local sources
- Warriors, Conjurers, and Priests Subject Source: Local sources
- Williams, John A. Subject Source: Local sources
- Women's studies Subject Source: Lcnaf
- Wright, Richard,1908-1960 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Joyce, Joyce Ann, 1949- (Person)
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 31698 US
229-333-7150
229-259-5055 (Fax)
dsdavis@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 31698 US
229-333-7150
229-259-5055 (Fax)
dsdavis@valdosta.edu
