Jerome Ellison papers, 1910-1981

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1.4 linear feet — 1 oversize box

Jerome Ellison, 1907-1981, was a writer and editor who published a number of books and articles covering topics of fiction and literary criticism. The collection contains a large number of Ellison's drafts of stories and articles, as well as biographical materials. These include photographs, journals, and correspondence, in addition to material from his time as the president of the Phoenix Society.

The Jerome Ellison papers collection covers the years from 1910 to 1981, and consists of 1.4 linear feet and 1 oversize box.

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Biographical Material

The Biographical Materials series (0.8 linear feet and 1 oversize box) documents personal aspects of Ellison's life. The incoming and outgoing correspondence typically discusses articles that Ellison submitted for publication, as well as some letters covering his family and personal life. The series includes two diaries of Ellison's that contain his writings and drawings. One document of note is a folder documenting Ellison's participation in a government experiment involving use of LSD. The series also contains photographs of Ellison and news clippings of his articles. A few folders in the series contain press releases and photographs of the Air Force in France during the mid-1940s. Also found in the Biographical Materials series are oversize scrapbooks and photographs.