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Margaret Rose Gladney papers

Margaret Rose Gladney papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Margaret Rose Gladney papers
Creator: Gladney, Margaret Rose
Inclusive Dates: 1980-1999
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.4 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Collection Number: ms3513
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Dr. Margaret Rose Gladney is a former associate professor of American studies at the University of Alabama. She spent her career working on issues of social justice and change. She was one of the early professors in the University of Alabama's women's studies departmen helped to craft the master's program in that field. She also helped develop and sustain the African-American studies minor. Dr. Gladney compiled the books How Am I to Be Heard? Letters of Lillian Smith and One Hour.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of correspondence, research materials, photographs, audio tapes, notes and other records documenting Gladney's work on the letters, life and career of noted Southern author Lillian Smith.

Organization and Arrangement

This collection is currently unarranged. A preliminary listing has been provided for access.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Margaret Rose Gladney papers, ms3513, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

African Americans -- Civil rights
Race relations.
Smith, Lillian Eugenia, 1897-1966

Related Collections in this Repository

Audio materials related to this collection are housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archives.


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1Notes and references to sources
 
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2Research and notes, circa 1980s-1990s
 
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3Lillian Smith- interviews and notes
 
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4Correspondence- Laurel Falls
 
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5Publisher correspondence, Lillian Smith documentary, conference, invitations
 
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6Files on universities
 
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7Reviews, correspondence re Lillian Smith book, circa 1993
 
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8"How to be Heard" book jackets, promotional materials, and other miscellaneous notes, circa 1993
 
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9Photocopies of Lillian Smith correspondence