Writings, 1960s-2015
Scope and Contents
This series consists predominantly of Middleton's poems and associated drafts, along with copies of correspondence, proofs, contracts, clippings, and other materials related to publishing. The early files also contain some materials relating to Middleton's college life in the 1960s and 1970s, including music, politics, and current events. Poems are arranged by era, by title, or by collection in which they were printed or published. Published collections include Under the Linden Tree, The Burning Fields, As Far As Light Remains, Bonfires on the Levee, Beyond the Chandeleurs, The Language of the Heart, The Habitual Peacefulness of Gruchy, and The Fiddler of Driskell Hill. The subseries Other Writings includes reviews, essays, prose, interviews with other authors, lectures, eulogies, and materials included in anthologies.
Dates
- 1960s-2015
Extent
From the Collection: 33 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series is divided into four subseries: poetry by era, poetry by individual titles, poetry by collections, and other writings. Each subseries is arranged chronologically.
Separated Materials
Additional materials relating to Middleton's writing are found in the Born Digital Materials series. These include drafts of poems, correspondence related to publishing, lectures, reviews, essays, and Middleton's autobiographical essays. Access copies of these files are available in the Nicholls Archives Reading Room.
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu