Joan Lingard Manuscripts: The Twelfth of July

Date:

c.1970

REF:

NILA/LIN/BOX1(1)

Scope and Content:

Typewritten and handwritten drafts with manuscript corrections for Chapter 17 of The Twelfth Day of July, by Joan Lingard; a story about the experiences of two friends from mixed-religious backgrounds during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The chapter, also titled, The Twelfth Day of July discusses Sadie's decision to spend the twelfth with Kevin and her brother Tommy. (Full manuscript available to view at the Linen Hall Library).

Collection:

Northern Ireland Literary Archive, Joan Lingard,

Copyright Holder:

Joan Lingard

Persons:

Joan Lingard

Keywords:

Literature, Troubles, Youth, Social Attitudes, Relationships, Sectarianism, Creative Writing, Women's Experiences