The Lowney Turner Handy Writers' Colony:
Marshall, Illinois, 1952-54
Kenny Snedeker's Snapshots & Recollections
An extensive interview with Snedeker was conducted by Terre Haute journalist and writer Steve Kash. It is well worth reading from the perspective of literary history and insight into the region.
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Other material related to the Handy Writers' Colony held by the department includes books by Lowney's students and the books from which she had them copy, available in a bibliography, or by executing a keyword search in LUIS, the online catalog, by using the following phrase: "Lowney Turner Handy Library."
James Jones's bachelor pad, Marshall, Illinois Wave File #1 MP3 File #1 WMA File #1
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The rear view of Jones's home Wave File #2 MP3 File #2 WMA File #2
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James Jones beside his Harley-Davidson Wave File #3 MP3 File #3 WMA File #3
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The barracks at the Handy Colony Wave File #4 MP3 File #4 WMA File #4
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The pool in front of the Ramada clubhouse Wave File #5 MP3 File #5 WMA File #5
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Kitchen entrance to the Ramada clubhouse Wave File #6 MP3 File #6 WMA File #6
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Snedeker talks with Helen Chezney by the pool Wave File #7 MP3 File #7 WMA File #7
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Tom Chamales, author of Never So Few
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Lowney and Harry Handy relaxing Wave File #9 MP3 File #9 WMA File #9
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Lowney, Harry, Tom Chamales, etc. Wave File #10 MP3 File #10 WMA File #10
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James Jones practices golf in his backyard Wave File #11 MP3 File #11 WMA File #11
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More golf practice for James Jones Wave File #12 MP3 File #12 WMA File #12
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James Jones takes on the backyard Wave File #13 MP3 File #13 WMA File #13
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James Jones poses by his lawnmower Wave File #14 MP3 File #14 WMA File #14
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James Jones enjoys a cigarette & martini Wave File #15 MP3 File #15 WMA File #15
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Harry Handy hits a few golf balls Wave File #16 MP3 File #16 WMA File #16
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Harry Handy in a student's sports car Wave File #17 MP3 File #17 WMA File #17
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Harry Handy & Jones playing chess Wave File #18 MP3 File #18 WMA File #18
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Another view of Harry Handy in a student's car Wave File #19 MP3 File #19 WMA File #19
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Travel trailer used for additional students Wave File #20 MP3 File #20 WMA File #20
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A shirtless Harry Handy enjoys summer weather
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