Willard F. Motley Papers
Finding Aid: Willard F. Motley Papers
Repository:
Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
 | Willard F. Motley was a Chicago-born writer, best known for his novel Knock on Any Door, published in 1947, and its later film adaptation in 1951. Maker: Chicago Sun Owner: unknown Note: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | Correspondence between Willard Motley and William P. Schenk, written Christmas Day, 1943. Motley and Schenk worked together as Co-Founders of Hull House Magazine during the 1930s. The letter includes updates regarding the progress of Motley's first novel, Knock on Any Door. Both personal and insightful, the letter is one example of the many correspondences between Motley and Schenk included in the collection. Maker: Willard F. Motley Owner: Harsh Collection Note: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | Announcement regarding the publication of Knock on Any Door, May 5, 1947. Maker: D. Appleton-Century Company Owner: Harsh Collection Note: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |