PHILLIPS, J. J., 1944-
J.J. Phillips family papers, 1900-2001

Emory University

Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Atlanta, GA 30322

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marbl@emory.edu

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8zrvx

Descriptive Summary

Creator:Phillips, J. J., 1944-
Title: J.J. Phillips family papers, 1900-2001
Call Number:Manuscript Collection No. 970
Extent:3.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:Family papers of African American author, J. J. Phillips, including correspondence, writings, printed material, photographs, and audiovisual material..
Language:Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Source

Purchase, 2003.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], J.J. Phillips family papers, Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Processing

Unprocessed collection; box inventory available.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Jane J. Phillips (1944-), known as J.J. Phillips, is an African American writer. She published Mojo Hand: An Orphic Tale in 1966.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of the family papers of J.J. Phillips, 1900-2001, including correspondence, writings, printed material, photographs, and audiovisual material. The writings include typescripts and proofs of Mojo Hand, The Passion of Joan Paul II: A Pasquinade, and drafts of Phillips' published and unpublished poetry and other writings. The collection also includes photographs and genealogical information for the Phillips family, in addition to the family of Florence Russell Phillips, J.J. Phillips' mother. Printed material consists of programs and other material from the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute.

Arrangement Note

Unprocessed collection; box inventory available.

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