Writings, circa 1930-1978
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Series is divided into two subseries: one containing writings by Hubert Hayes and Leona Hayes, and the second comprising writings by other authors. The bulk of the series consists chiefly of play scripts by Hubert Hayes, including two large series for the outdoor drama, "Thunderland," about Daniel Boone, and "Tight Britches," set in Appalachia.
The series also houses drafts and a paperback copy of Leona Hayes's novella, The Lost Treasure of Peep-Eye Cove, written for older children and adults. Writings by other authors include short plays, movie scripts, a few minstrel show scripts, and other items.
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