Erskine Caldwell papers, 1965

Summary

Creator:

Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987

Date:

1965

Extent:

0.6 Linear Feet 1 document box, 2 oversized folders

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Erskine Caldwell papers, ms2358, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of photographs, posters, certificates, a copy of the page proof of "In search of Bisco" (1965), article and newspaper clippings, and varied correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987) was born in White Oak, Georgia, and died in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He was an American author, most famous for his books about the South that centered on issues of poverty, racism, and social issues. He wrote God's Little Acre and Tobacco Road. He lived throughout the country, but mainly focused on the South in his writings. For more information see the article Erskine Caldwell in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Proofs (Printing)
Authors, American -- Georgia.
Page proofs.
Correspondence
Clippings (information artifacts)

Names:

Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 -- Photographs
Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 -- In search of Bisco
Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Erskine Caldwell papers, ms2358, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.