BURNS, OLIVE ANN.
Olive Ann Burns collection,1981-1988
Olive Ann Burns collection,1981-1988
Emory University
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6887
rose.library@emory.edu
Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8z2vv
Table of Contents
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Burns, Olive Ann. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Olive Ann Burns collection,1981-1988 |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection No. 790 |
| Extent: | .25 linear ft. (1 box) |
| Abstract: | Correspondence of Atlanta author Olive Ann Burns, primarily from Burns to Anne Edwards and Steve Citron. |
| 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.
Related Materials in Other Repositories
Olive Ann Burns papers, University of Georgia, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Source
Purchased from Argosy Book Store, 1996.
Custodial History
Purchased from dealer, provenance unknown.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Olive Ann Burns collection, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Appraisal Note
Acquired by Director of the Rose Library, Stephen Enniss, as part of the Rose Library's holdings in Georgia authors and Atlanta history.
Processing
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Collection Description
Biographical Note
Olive Ann Burns (1924-1990), American journalist and author of Atlanta, Georgia.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of correspondence from 1981-1988 primarily from Olive Ann Burns to Anne Edwards and Steve Citron. The collection also includes some correspondence from Andrew Sparks, Burns's husband, to Anne Edwards and Steve Citron. The correspondence discusses the writing of Cold Sassy Tree, Burns's travels, Burns's fight with cancer, coping with death, and the filming of TNT's version of Cold Sassy Tree. Also included is a brief review of Cold Sassy Tree, an insightful interview with Burns released by Ticknor and Fields, and an October 14, 1984 Atlanta Weekly article on Burns
Arrangement Note
Arranged by record type.
Container List
| Box | Folder | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1981-1986 |
| 1 | 2 | 1987-1989 |
| 1 | 3 | Reviews/Interviews, 1984 |
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