Dorothy Carter collection of Strange Fruit memorabilia, 1945, 1983

Summary

Creator:

Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966

Date:

1945, 1983

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Dorothy Carter collection of Strange Fruit memorabilia, ms2144, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence from Lillian Smith to Katie Rooks concerning the whereabouts of Dorothy Ateca, theatre program for Strange Fruit, performed at His Majesty's Theatre, newspaper clippings regarding Strange Fruit, and correspondence from Dorothy Carter regarding the collection.

Biographical / historical:

Lillian Smith (1897-1966) was an author, lecturer, and human rights advocate. For more information, see the article "Lillian Smith (1897-1966)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Programs (documents)
Correspondence
Clippings (information artifacts)

Names:

Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 -- Strange fruit

Preferred citation:

Dorothy Carter collection of Strange Fruit memorabilia, ms2144, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.