The Art and Life of Clarence Major

Acknowledgments

I want to express my appreciation to the library staffs at the Archie Givens Sr. Collection at the University of Minnesota and the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas for their invaluable assistance with archival materials . The University Research Committee of Indiana State University provided grants to cover both research expenses and some of the costs of printing images. Colleagues at various conferences offered insightful comments as I worked through ideas that became part of this project. Kit Kincade was infinitely patient and thoughtful as I tried to make sense of some of the puzzles and quandaries that go along with writing biography. But my greatest appreciation goes to Clarence Major, who opened his home and his memory banks to provide me with facts, names, and stories that were not available from any other source, and who allowed me to reprint the various images that appear herein. He has been consistently forthcoming, gracious, and encouraging throughout the years it has taken to complete this book. Acknowledgments This page intentionally left blank The Art and Life of Clarence Major This page intentionally left blank ...