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Platt Young scrapbook
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Platt Young scrapbook | |
| Creator: Young, Platt, 1875- | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1923-1931 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms1711 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Platt Young, although born in Bloomsbury, New Jersey in 1875, came to Atlanta in 1917 as general manager of Byrd Printing Company. In 1919, along with C.J. Lyons, he established the Publisher's Press. He served as president of the Atlanta Printers' Club and was a member of the International Club of Printing House Craftsmen.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a scrapbook containing typescript poems by Pratt Young; correspondence and notes signed Julia Peterkin, Aloe Everton, and Platt Young; and clippings of biographical nature.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Platt Young scrapbook, ms 1711. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.