Edd Winfield Parks papers, 1925-1970

Summary

Creator:
Parks, Edd Winfield, 1906-1968 and Parks, Aileen West
Date:
1925-1970
Extent:
2 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Edd Winfield Parks papers, ms2415, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence and typed manuscripts of Parks' writings, research notes, and tax materials. The correspondence is mostly between Parks, fellow critics, and southern literary scholars particularly those involved in the fugitive/agrarian movement. The collection also contains correspondence between Parks, his publishers, and editors as well as letters from his wife, Aileen Wells Parks.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Edd Winfield Parks (1906-1968) was a literary scholar and a professor at the University of Georgia from 1935-1968. Dr. Parks received a bachelor's degree from Harvard and a master's and doctorate from Vanderbilt University. He served as a captain in U.S. Army intelligence during World War II.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Edd Winfield Parks papers, ms2415, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.