Henry W. Grady manuscripts, 1850-1889

Summary

Creator:
Grady, Henry Woodfin, 1850-1889
Date:
1850-1889
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Henry W. Grady manuscripts, ms2103, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of various manuscript pages, possibly written by Henry Grady. The manuscripts are drafts of speeches or newspaper articles.

Biographical / historical:

Henry W. Grady (1850-1889) served as managing editor for the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s. A member of the Atlanta Ring of Democratic political leaders, Grady used his office and influence to promote a New South program of northern investment, southern industrial growth, diversified farming, and white supremacy. Grady County, created in 1905, is named in his honor.

For more information, see the article Henry W. Grady (1850-1889) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Henry W. Grady manuscripts, ms2103, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.