Ben Lucien and Alice Caddy Burman papers
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, articles, book drafts, scrapbooks, photographs, and sketches documenting the lives and work of this Southern husband and wife, who collaborated as novelist and artist. There are also awards, notes, biographical material, photographs, contracts, and audio recordings.
Dates
- 1927-1984
Creator
- Burman, Ben Lucien, 1896-1984. (Person)
- Caddy, Alice. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical / Historical
Noted for his depictions of life on the Mississippi River, Ben Lucien Burman (1896-1984) achieved early fame with Steamboat round the bend (1933) and Blow for a landing (1938). He then embarked upon his "Catfish Bend" series of satiric Southern fables. They were an international success and were translated into many languages, including Burmese, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese. During World War II, Burman turned to non-fiction and became a noted journalist. From his base in North Africa, he achieved fame for his exposé of the Petain regime. He was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal. He drew upon his experiences as a wartime journalist for his book, Generals wear cork hats. His wife, Alice Caddy Burman (1896-1977), illustrated her husband's novels, depicting rural scenes from the 1930s.
Extent
45.00 Boxes
41 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series: 1. Ben Lucien Burman papers (Boxes 1-3); 2. Alice Caddy Burman papers (Boxes 4-5); and 3. Published and unpublished works by or about Ben Lucien Burman (Boxes 6-45). The collection consists of 45 boxes, 1 oversize volume, 1 oversize folder and 1 oversize item. It is 41 linear feet.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from Ben Lucien Burman on November 30, 1973.
Accruals and Additions
Additional material added to the collection in 1977 and 1984.
Processing Information
Collection processed in 1994 by Helen Burkes. Archon collection record created in December 2009. Revised by LAC Group 9/20/11.
- Burman, Ben Lucien, 1896-1984.
- Caddy, Alice.
- American authors -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- American literature -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Articles Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Awards Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Drafts (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Illustrators -- United States -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts for publication Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Mississippi River -- Fiction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Photographs Subject Source: Local sources
- Plays (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Reviews (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Short stories Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Southern States -- Fiction Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Speeches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Women illustrators -- United States -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Author
- Jazmin Smith
- Date
- 05/11/2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Tulane University Special Collections Repository
