Dickson (Harris) papers [manuscript]

Online resources: Collection description Summary: This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, photographs, newsclippings, social papers, and programs related to the professional and personal life of Harris Dickson. The correspondence is primarily incoming and concerns Dickson's work as a freelance writer of fiction and nonfiction. It is arranged chronologically. The manuscripts series contains short stories and essays written by Harris Dickson. Included are an essay entitled "The Unknowable Negro: A Human Enigma" and a journal documenting Dickson's work as a World War I correspondent. The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by title. The pocket diaries are arranged chronologically. Most of the photographs are undated. The newsclippings concern Harris Dickson, his career, and his acquaintances. Also included are miscellaneous social papers and several programs from theatrical productions based on Dickson's work.
Item type Current location Collection Shelving location Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Archive Request Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Manuscript Collections Archival Reading Room Z/0124.000/S/Box 1 Box 1 Available B94440
Archive Request Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Manuscript Collections Archival Reading Room Z/0124.000/S/Box 2 Box 2 Available B94441
Archive Request Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Manuscript Collections Archival Reading Room Z/0124.000/S/Box 3 Box 3 Available B94442
Archive Request Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Manuscript Collections Archival Reading Room Z/0124.000/S/Box 4 Box 4 Available B94443
Archive Request Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Manuscript Collections Archival Reading Room Z/0124.000/S/Box 5 Box 5 Available B94444
Archive Request Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Manuscript Collections Archival Reading Room Z/0124.000/S/Box 6 Box 6 Available B94445

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, photographs, newsclippings, social papers, and programs related to the professional and personal life of Harris Dickson. The correspondence is primarily incoming and concerns Dickson's work as a freelance writer of fiction and nonfiction. It is arranged chronologically. The manuscripts series contains short stories and essays written by Harris Dickson. Included are an essay entitled "The Unknowable Negro: A Human Enigma" and a journal documenting Dickson's work as a World War I correspondent. The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by title. The pocket diaries are arranged chronologically. Most of the photographs are undated. The newsclippings concern Harris Dickson, his career, and his acquaintances. Also included are miscellaneous social papers and several programs from theatrical productions based on Dickson's work.

Cite as: Z/0124.000: Dickson (Harris) Papers.