“Graves Book Info”; correspondence, publishing contract between Busby and University of Texas Press, copy of interview questions and answers between David Hamrick and John Graves, transcript copy of John Graves symposium, teachers guide to Graves’ “Goodbye to a River” written by Busby, handwritten letter from Graves giving Busby permission to use photos, photos of Graves, 2002-2008

Archival materials donated by author, professor and reviewer, Mark Busby dating from 1937-2018. Much of the collection consists of newspaper articles, journals, correspondence, and other research materials Busby utilized for either his own work, student course assignments, or for his own personal knowledge. The materials also include a Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities from Texas State University in 2010, copies of his students’ essays, publishing contracts, articles written by Busby, and early drafts of Busby’s books such as Fort Benning Blues, Cedar Crossing, and John Graves, Writer.