Newberry Library - Blake, James, (letters from prison to Conroy and Algren), Jack Conroy incoming correspondence, n. d., 1946-1959

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Title Blake, James, (letters from prison to Conroy and Algren), Jack Conroy incoming correspondence, n. d., 1946-1959

Creator Conroy, Jack, 1898-1990

Date n. d., 1946-1959

Place United States

Language English

Subjects Authors, American, Bohemianism, New Left, Radicalism in literature, Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription -2-triviality - only thing, I'm nagged constantly by the haunting suspicion that Nelson's scalpel will deal with it in one swift clean operation. Why I'm burdening you with all this I don't know, unless because I'm tired of telling it to myself. Redoubled effort is perhaps the best cure for the vapors.I've added another duty to my endeavors here, that of playing for the colored chain rehearsals and their Sunday services in the prison chapel. That is, it was a duty when I first took it on, but I am finding it increasingly a distinct pleasure. Their simplicity and directness are a bracing breeze after my daily contacts with the familiar transparent chicanery and spiritual bankruptcy of my Caucasian compatriots. And the a cappella singing of both the men's and women's choirs on Sunday are a wonder of pulsing warmth and musical inventiveness, really a delight to hear.Already I am looking forward to your visit in the late fall or early winter. I hope you will be able to make it - you must let me know in good time so that I can arrange a visitor's pass for you. Till then, hearing from you is the next best.ever,JimJames BlakeBox 221Raiford, Fla.52604 - E42

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Archival Collection Title Jack Conroy papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Conroy Box 3 Folder 130

BibID 992006198805867

Projects Tag IMLS Cares 2020

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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