Jack Matthews papers
Scope and Content
The Jack Matthews papers span from 1958 to 2000 and document the literary and academic career of this author and Ohio University professor. The collection is organized into six series: 1. Writings; 2. Correspondence; 3. Reviews; 4. Adaptations; 5. Books Owns by Matthews; and 6. Supplemental.
Dates
- Creation: 1958 - 2000
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Matthews, Jack.
Born John Harold Matthews in 1925, "Jack" Matthews attended Ohio State University, receiving a bachelor's degree in Classics and English (1949), followed by a master's degree in English (1954). Prior to receiving his formal education, Matthews served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II (1943-1945). After being employed as a Post Office clerk in Columbus, Ohio (1950-1959), Matthews began his academic career at Urbana College, Ohio, where he was associate professor (1959-1962) and professor (1962-1964) of English. Matthews joined the English faculty at Ohio University as associate professor (1964-1970). In 1970-1971, Matthews was Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, Wichita State University, Kansas. Matthews returned to Ohio University as professor of English in the following year. He was named Distinguished Professor by Ohio University in 1978.
Matthews has to-date (September 2010) published six novels, seven short story collections, six major works on book collecting, and the poetry collection An Almanac for Twilight, as well as two plays, and two chapbooks. He has also provided editorial input for four non-fiction books. Matthews' poetry and stories have appeared in a wide range of prominent journals and anthologies, including The Best American Short Stories and Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, Yale Review, The Malahat Review, The Sewanee Review, the New York Times, The Nation, The New Republic, The National Review, Poetry, The Kenyon Review, Mademoiselle, The Southern Review, Soundings, The London Review of Books, and many others.
Matthews has been the recipient of several major awards and grants, including a Guggenheim Fellowship (1974), Ohio Arts Council Grants, Ohio University Research Foundation Grants, and The Sherwood Anderson Award.
Extent
24 cubic feet
Abstract
The Jack Matthews papers span from 1958 to 2000 and document the literary and academic career of this author and Ohio University professor.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into six series: 1. Writings; 2. Correspondence; 3. Reviews; 4. Adaptations; 5. Books owned by Matthews; and 6. Supplemental.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Matthews, Jack (1925 July 22-2013 November 28) (Person)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Jack Matthews papers
- Author
- Rob Dakin, 2010
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository