Louise Shivers papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS-130

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the publisher's proof of "Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail," along with memoribilia related to the movie "Summer Heat", clippings and articles and paperwork for her appointment as Writer in Residence at Augusta College. There is also a movie poster for "Summer Heat."

Dates

Created: 1983-2014
Other: Date acquired: 00/06/1986

Creator

Shivers, Louise (1929-2014) (Person)

Biographical or Historical Information

Louise Shivers (1929 - 2014) was a writer in residence at Augusta State University (Augusta University) from the mid-eighties until her death in 2014. Her first publication "Here To Get My Baby Out of Jail" was praised by the Washington Post critic Jonathan Yardley as "the makings of a late-blooming Flannery O’Connor. Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail’ is a breathtakingly accomplished piece of work that in no way betrays its author’s inexperience.” She wrote four novellas, short stories and poetry, and one cookbook.

Note written by

Extent

0.00 folders

Language

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Source of Acquisition

Louise Shivers, Donor

Method of Acquisition

This collection was received as a donation by Louise Shivers, in two installments, in 1986 and 1989. Acc# 1986.04; 2017.19

Accruals and Additions

In July of 2017, a letter from Louise Shivers to Partick Bergin was donated by Joe Davich, Executive Director, Georgia Center for the Book, and added to the collection, under accession number 2017.19. No further accruals are expected.