Series 1. Correspondence
Content Description
Breece D' J Pancake papers, MSS 10975 a-e. Papers were formerly on long term deposit and have been purchased. The collection contains typescripts, setting copy, and galley proof of "The stories of Breece D'J Pancake," and other manuscripts of his short stories and class papers. There are translations into German, and Italian of "The Stories of Breece D' J Pancake." Also included is an afterword to a new edition of by Andre Dubus II.
There are also... original letters from Pancake as well as post cards; letters from Pancake's mother, Helen; letters to Casey concerning his efforts to publish Pancake's stories; and material pertinent to documentary film maker Mark Rance's attempts to secure funding and produce a script based on Pancake's work including screenplay adaptations.
The collection also contains contracts; royalty statements; book reviews; and papers concerning a controversy over a poem allegedly about Pancake.
There are newspaper clippings, photographs, and a Holy Bible and two books by Henri J.M. Nouwen owned by Pancake.
In addition there is a documentary on videocassette "Breece D'J Pancake : An Appalachian Voice." (VHS, ca. 60 min., "Aired 1/87")
Dates
- Creation: 1973-2013
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Cubic Feet (6 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States