Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

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Bill Free, no date: Letter. Personal. Noting move from Nebraska to Chicago. News of UGA' s English Department.

Bill Free, 1996: Email. Slanderous gossip at UGA English department.

Hubert McAlexander and Elizabeth Kraft, 1997: Letter. Invites Joyce to contribute to a book with reminiscences of Prof. William Free's former students.

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Kathleen Fitzpatrick, 2001: Card. Invitation to Charles S. Holmes Lecture 2001 to speak on "The Poetry of Sonia Sanchez: an Anxiety of Confluence"

Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Val [Fitzpatrick], 2001. Note. Thank you about conference

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Ossie Davis To Elaine Ferguson, 1995: Letter. To Elaine Ferguson concerning " Echoes of mercy, whispers of love".

Elaine Ferguson 1995 Letter. Announces publication of "Echoes of Mercy, Whispers of Love"

Scope and Contents Correspondeces from Michel Fabre:1986: Card [greeting]. Acknowledges receipt of Joyce's book.1987: Letter1989: Letter. Mentions the Walker article to appear in Miss Quarterly (Fall) and external data for the Himes. Also mentions the Wright symposium in Moscow.1989: Letter. Mentions a letter he sent to Ebony about the Walker Biography (Essay to appear in the Wright Issue of the Miss Quarterly).1989: Letter. Appreciates Joyce's...

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Olga Davis, 1994: Letter. Thanks for mentoring and scholarly assistance.

Olga Davis, No date: Letter. Describes trip to Africa.

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Joni L. Jones, 1993: Letter (copied to Joyce). Requests for permission to adapt Gwendolyn Brooks' novel Maud Martha for the stage.

Joni L. Jones, 1993: Letter. Mentions she had been denied permission to adapt Brook's novel. Traveling to Nigeria for "Osun Festival"

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Deatrice L. Kennedy, 1995: Letter. Appreciation of a publication to Kenneth.

Deatrice L. Kennedy, 1995: Letter from a friend (student at Valdosta State University). Beatrice's photograph attached

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Bill Provost, 1993: Letter. From UGA-thanks J. J. for recommending him for teaching award.

Bill Provost, 1997: Note. Follow up on a phone conversation.

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Ethelbert Miller, 1996: Letter. Invitation to attend a conference in Liverpool.

Ethelbert Miller, 1993: Note on postcard.

Scope and Contents Correspondences from Annette Kolodny:1990: Note about vacation and job prospects1991: Card. Mentions possibilities of appointing Joyce to the African-American studies program at University of Arizona.1991: Congratulations on article in New Lit. History.1992: Card1993: Card. Joyce to contact Endy Kolmer on a program planning committee of the National Women's Studies meeting1994: Letter to the Publicity Director of Third...

Scope and Contents Corespondences from Kenneth Kinnamon: 1994: Letter. Invitation to submit an essay on "Native Son" for inclusion in the "Critical Essays on American Literature Series"1994: Letter. Inviting Joyce to prepare a review "Richard Wright: Critical Perspective, Past and Present" for African American Review. Copy of book cover attached.1995: Letter. Thank you1996: Letter. Thanking Joyce for the review of "Wounded in the House of a Friend" by Sonia Sanchez for the...

Scope and Contents Sonia Sanchez, 1982: Note. Thanking her for the criticism and suggestions.Sonia Sanchez, 1983: Greeting card.Sonia Sanchez, 1983: Letter. Appreciation for the "company."Sonia Sanchez Symposium Banquet, 1997. Poster. Program and poem "Depression."Tickets, 1998: Amtrak Folder and air tickets from trip taken by Walter and Joyce with Sonia Sanchez to Jamaica stayed with or in house of a judge and his wife. Great trip.Temple University,...

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Chernoh M. Sesay, 1992: Letter. To transporter Buck's Moving and Storage about her transfer expenses to Chicago State University.

Chernoh M. Sesay, 1992: Letter. Offering Joyce position Prof. of English at Chicago State University. Mentions compensation and other terms of reference.

Scope and Contents Ruth J. Simmons, 1991: Letter. Informs Joyce she had been recommended for appointment as Professor of English. Outline terms and conditions of work.Ruth J. Simmons, 1991: Letter. About terms and conditions' of work at Spelman College Joyce intended to join.Ruth J. Simmons, 1991: Letter. Regretting that Spelman College couldn't meet Joyce's terms for joining the College.Ruth J. Simmons and Victoria R. Arana, 1991: Letter. Recommendation for a job at...

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Eleanor W. Taylor, no date: Postcard. Invitation to dinner and congratulations on Warrior, Conjurers, and Priests.

Eleanor W. Taylor, 1998: Letter. Invitation to the first Heart Day Tribute of Howard University. Joyce was to make a tribute to Chinua Achebe, who was to be honored then.

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Third World Press, No date: Book signing for Joyce Joyce and others.

Third World Press, 1992: Publishing agreement for the "A Critical Medley"

David J. Kelly, 1995: Letter. Invites Joyce to an author autographing program at the annual American Booksellers Association's Convention and Trade Exhibit, Chicago. Joyce signed "Warriors, Conjurers, and Priests"

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Willa Valencia, 1991: Note. Thanking Joyce for article and Information on food allergies.

Willa Valencia, 1996: Card. Appreciation for a book. Inquires about Joyce's African American activities at Chicago State University.

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Jerry Ward, 1993: Note of thanks. Black poet (Tugaloo)

Jerry W. Ward, 1996: Letter. In appreciation for the gift of Warpland and Warriors, Conjurers and Priests.

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John A. Williams, 1994: Letter. Congratulates Joyce for completing "Cavalcade". Appreciates the "generous comments" in Cavalcade about his "marital affairs."

John A. Williams, 1995: Card. Apology about the "conference" and appreciation of the book.

John A. Williams, 1997: Card. Appreciation of a book.