Zeigler, John
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1912 February 5 - 2015 October 2
Gender
- male
Occupations
Places
- Manning (S.C.) (Place of Birth)
- United States (Associated Country)
Topics
Languages Used
- English
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John A. Zeigler, Jr. and Julius and Frances Butwin correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1145
Collection Overview
The collection contains correspondence between John Asbury Zeigler, Jr. (1912-2015) and Julius (1904-1945) and Frances Butwin (1911-1996). The letters discuss literary interests, political activism, daily life, and the writings of all three individuals. Included with the letters are drafts of short stories and poems authored by Zeigler.
Dates:
1932-1946
Found in:
Special Collections
John A. Zeigler, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0125
Abstract
The papers contain writings, biographical materials, correspondence, and photographs documenting the life of John Asbury Zeigler, Jr., poet, music philanthropist, and co-owner of the Book Basement bookstore in Charleston, S.C. Materials relate to Zeigler’s education at the Citadel, and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Yakutat, Alaska. The papers also cover Zeigler’s relationship with Edwin Peacock, their friendship with lithographer Prentiss Taylor and his partner Roderick...
Dates:
1755-2015
Found in:
Special Collections