Title: David Madden Papers

Date/Date Range :   1979-1988

Extent: 1.0 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of manuscripts, page proofs, and galley proofs relating to author David Madden. The works represented are A Primer for the Writer (originally published by The Scarecrow Press in 1979) and Revising Fiction (originally published by New American Library in 1988).

Call number: MS-2883

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

Donated to Special Collections

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], David Madden Papers, MS-2883. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

This collection consists of two series in one box:

1. Series I: A Primer for the Novel, 1979
2. Series II: Revising Fiction, 1988

Jerry David Madden was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 25, 1933 to James and Emile Merritt Madden. After graduating from high school in 1951, Madden entered the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. College life, however, did not agree with him, and he soon moved to New York City and joined the Merchant Marine. Upon leaving the Marine in 1953, he joined the U.S. Army. Madden did not do well in the Army either, and after being discharged in 1955 he returned to the University of Tennessee long enough to graduate with a B.A. in education in 1957. He proceeded directly on to San Francisco State University, graduating with his M.A. in creative writing in 1958. Shortly after graduation, Madden obtained a John Golden fellowship to attend the Yale Drama School, where he studied from 1959 to 1960.

Although Madden has worked for a number of different institutions, he has spent the majority of his professional life at Louisiana State University (LSU). He began as the writer-in-residence in 1968, a position he held until 1992. He has also served LSU as the Director of the Creative Writing Program (1992-1994), Founding Director of the United States Civil War Center (1992-1999), and Donald and Velvia Crumbley Professor of Creative Writing (1999- ).

Madden met his wife, Roberta Young Madden, while working for Iowa State Teacher's College's radio station. They were married in 1956, and have one son, Blake.

This collection consists of manuscripts, page proofs, and galley proofs relating to two books by author David Madden. The works represented are A Primer for the Writer (originally published by The Scarecrow Press in 1979) and Revising Fiction (originally published by New American Library in 1988).

• Fiction -- Authorship.
• Fiction -- Technique.
• Fiction -- History and criticism.
• Madden, David, 1933-