Carson & Mary
Identifier
Carson & Mary
Title
Carson & Mary
Description
These artifacts are letters between Mary Mercer and Carson McCullers that show a more intimate side of their relationship. In the first letter, Carson wrote to her about her book and how she was doing, even sending a flower along with her letter to Mary from Nyack, N.Y. On the same stationary, Carson writes a birthday card to Mary Mercer with a simple heart addressed to "dear mary" which shows how deep their relationship ran beyond just doctor and patient. A telegram written to Mary Mercer from Carson McCullers shows Carson's excitement for Mary to come home to her and expresses how happy she is as "your happy Carson." A poem was written along with the letter describing two people drawn together like a musician merges two strings in a single voice. The last artifact is a telegram that is addressed to Mary that simply states Carson's love and gratitude towards Mary.
Date
February 10, 1959
Creator
Carson McCullers
Files
Citation
Carson McCullers, “Carson & Mary,” Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections , accessed November 22, 2024, http://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/items/show/1108.