Lorraine Bennett Papers, 1947-2002

Summary

Date:
1947-2002
Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Lorraine Bennett Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents Lorrain Bennett's time as a journalist at The Atlanta Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and CNN, as well as her work as press secretary on Andrew Young's first congressional campaign. Documents include scrapbooks, newspaper articles, and political ephemera.

Biographical / historical:

Lorraine Bennett grew up in Murphy, North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. She began her journalism career at the Atlanta Journal, and went on the work for the Los Angeles Times and CNN International. She also worked as the press secretary for Andrew Young's first congressional campaign. Bennett published her fist novel, Cat on a Black Moon, in 2023.

Arrangement:

The arrangment of the files follows the original owner's organization.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Lorraine Bennett Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.