Richard Wright collection, 1935-1967.

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Creator

Wright, Richard, 1908-1960.

Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• Originals: l lin. ft.
• Copies: 2 microfilm reels.

Access Restrictions

Researchers are restricted to microfilm copy.

Scope/Contents Note

Corrected manuscripts of Wright's works NATIVE SON, THE LONG DREAM, SAVAGE HOLIDAY, and other writings. Also research material gathered by Constance Webb, author of RICHARD WRIGHT: A BIOGRAPHY (G.P. Putnam, 1968). Material consists of copies of correspondence between Wright and friends, family members, and business associates, 1939-1959; and typescripts of Wright's articles and speeches, transcripts of interviews conducted by Webb with Ralph Ellison and Ellen Wright, and reaction to Webb's drafts ofthe biography and a corrected typescript of the biography.

Biographical/Historical Note

Prominent author. Wright wrote several novels, short stories, and essays dealing with the oppression of black people in the United States and their struggle for freedom.

Controlled Access Terms

• Wright, Richard, 1908-1960.
• Wright, Ellen.
• Ellison, Ralph.
• Wright family.
• American literature -- African American authors.
• African American authors.
• Manuscripts.
• Speeches.

Additional Creator Names

• Wright, Richard, 1908-1960.
• Wright, Richard, 1908-1960. Native son.
• Wright, Richard, 1908-1960. Long dream.
• Wright, Richard, 1908-1960. Savage holiday.
• Webb, Constance.
• Webb, Constance. Richard Wright, a biography.