Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Straughan's Book Shop Records date from 1930-1962, with the bulk of the collection covering the period 1945-1962. The papers include correspondence with patrons, publishers, and authors; advertising and promotional material; reviews and articles. There are also photographs and radio scripts for the promotion of authors and books.The bulk of the autographed correspondence was written by authors associated with the state of North Carolina or the American South. Other notable...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Straughan's Book Shop Records date from 1930-1962, with the bulk of the collection covering the period 1945-1962. The papers include correspondence with patrons, publishers, and authors; advertising and promotional material; reviews and articles. There are also photographs and radio scripts for the promotion of authors and books.The bulk of the autographed correspondence was written by authors associated with the state of North Carolina or the American South. Other notable...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Straughan's Book Shop Records date from 1930-1962, with the bulk of the collection covering the period 1945-1962. The papers include correspondence with patrons, publishers, and authors; advertising and promotional material; reviews and articles. There are also photographs and radio scripts for the promotion of authors and books.The bulk of the autographed correspondence was written by authors associated with the state of North Carolina or the American South. Other notable...