Myrtle Hilliard Crow papers, 1939-1954
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Crow, Myrtle Hilliard (1888-1953)
- Abstract:
- The Myrtle Hilliard Crow Papers are a series of papers mostly composed of unfinished manuscripts of fiction and/or folk tales centered on Central Florida, particularly Osceola County. There are also numerous short stories, poems, newspaper clippings, and letters between Hilliard Crow and others.
- Extent:
- 1.25 Linear Feet
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Myrtle Hilliard Crow papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Myrtle Hilliard Crow papers consist of two boxes. The first is a box of unfinished manuscripts focused on Central Florida folklore. The second consists of numerous poems and short stories focused on the previously stated topic, newspaper clippings, and letters received from family and friends and government officials.
- Biographical / historical:
Myrtle Hilliard Crow was born on Christmas day in 1888, the oldest of four children to James and Emma Hilliard. The daughter of a pioneer, she was fascinated with pioneer life. This informed her writing, as pioneer life is a major part of most of her works.
Note written by Myrtle Hilliard Crow
- Acquisition information:
- Donation.
- Processing information:
processed
- Arrangement:
Materials are arranged according to type.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Myrtle Hilliard Crow papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
