John O. Fowell poems, 1856-1884

Summary

Creator:

Fowell, John O.

Date:

1856-1884

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 volume)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John O. Fowell poems, ms 1442. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one bound volume containing manuscript poems, some with corrections and in various versions, and newspaper clippings of his poetry. Several relate to Valentine's Day and most are love poems of varying degrees of sincerity.

Biographical / historical:

John O. Fowell was a Savannah, Georgia native who contributed poetry to various newspapers during the Civil War period and afterward. Among the papers represented are the Savannah "Morning News", Macon "Southern Confederacy", Savannah "Daily Times", and Augusta "Constitutionalist".

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Manuscripts.
Love poetry -- 19th century.
American poetry -- Georgia -- Savannah.
Poetry.

Preferred citation:

John O. Fowell poems, ms 1442. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.