Writings, approximately 1956, 1972, 1989-2004
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1956, 1972, 1989-2004
Scope and Contents
The collection includes correspondence between Juanita Casey and Tim Vignoles, mainly personal in nature, but also with discussions about arranging for the publication of Casey's writings. Casey's letters are candid, and discuss her family, finances, health, horses and dogs, housing moves, joys and frustrations, and writing. The collection also includes Vignoles's administrative files regarding his option on a potential film adaptation of Casey's The Horse of Selene, and collections of Casey's poems, short stories and one play at various stages of drafting.
Some files in this collection contain outdated racist language about Romani people and Irish Travellers.
Creator
- From the Collection: Casey, Juanita (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research. Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title, with bibliographies first.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com