Paula Snelling papers, 1915-1985

Summary

Creator:
Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 and Snelling, Paula
Date:
1915-1985
Extent:
1 Linear Feet 2 boxes, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Paula Snelling papers, ms 2589, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Paula Snelling from 1915-1985. Papers include Paula's Teacher's certificate, newspaper clippings, copies of letters of recommendation, and school papers (course outlines and school reports written by Snelling during her years at Wesleyan Female College and Columbia University). Correspondence are mainly to Paula from family members and friends; and some are from friends Snelling and Lillian Smith knew from Laurel Falls Camp. The collection also includes first edition books by Lillian Smith with personal inscriptions to Paula; the 1919 edition of The Veterropt, the yearbook of Wesleyan College; and a playbill for Stranger Fruit. Of particular interest is School Teaching, pro and con, a paper written by Snelling, and a newspaper clipping explaining the "Why I am a teacher" contest that Snelling's paper won.

Biographical / historical:

Paula Snelling was the lifelong partner of Georgia writer Lillian Smith and collaborated with her on the literary magazine South today and the running of Laurel Falls Camp.

Lillian Smith (1897-1966), author, lecturer, and human rights advocate, was born in Jasper County, Florida, and resided in Rabun County, Georgia. Her best known fiction piece was the controversial 1944 novel Strange Fruit.

For more information, see the article "Lillian Smith (1897-1966)" in New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Paula Snelling papers, ms 2589, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.