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Robert Ruark Collection
This collection contains R. Wayne Gray's research papers on local author Robert Ruark. Contains Gray's notes, manuscript drafts, note cards, a VHS tape, a framed photo of Ruark, and mostly photocopies of Ruark's correspondence and articles about his work and life. Ruark was born and grew up in Wilmington.
Sand Roots Manuscript
Susan Taylor Block Collection
This collection contains various articles and letters written by Susan Taylor Block, as well as photographs, of local and historical events of importance in the Lower Cape Fear.
The Beachcomber's Handbook of Seafood Cookery Manuscript and Proofsheets
Hugh Zachery wrote and Claude Howell illustrated The Beachcomber's Handbook of Seafood Cookery in 1969. This collection contains the proof sheets and a photocopy of a corrected typescript of the book, neither of which is a final draft. An autographed copy of the final publication is available in Randall Library Special Collections. The sketches for the manuscript were retained by the author.
The Black Poet Manuscript
The Complete Book of Terrorism
Wilbur D. Jones, Jr. Papers
This collection contains research material collected by author Wilbur D. Jones, Jr. for his novels, including interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, author notes, correspondence with publishers, and drafts of the manuscripts.
Will Inman Correspondence
This collection contains correspondence from Wilmington native and poet Will Inman to Neal Thomas, as well as some of Inman's works and letters to additional recipients. Inman's correspondence was usually typed, landscape view, with the letter on one half and a poem on the other. He also often included additional poems with his letters.