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Percy-Romagosa Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Collection 16
Abstract

This collection centers on the relationship between Walker Percy and Elmo L. Romagosa. Percy was a noted novelist and needs no introduction. Romagosa was a prominent priest in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Dates: Created: 1972-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1982-1989; Other: Date acquired: 08/10/1999

Walker Percy Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 64
Scope and Contents This collection originated from Walker Percy’s office at his home in Covington and was donated by his daughter after the death of Mrs. Mary “Bunt” Percy. Handwritten notes, typescripts with marginalia, drafts of speeches and lectures, and correspondence and photocopies of correspondence make up majority of the collection. There are a number of collected articles and academic journals that contain pieces written about Percy as well as unpublished academic papers and theses about him and his...
Dates: Created: 1945-2000; Other: Majority of material found in 1970-1990; Other: Date acquired: 01/06/2011