Ann E. Lewis papers, 1924-1990

Summary

Creator:
Lewis, Ann E., 1903-1997
Date:
1924-1990
Extent:
27.4 Linear Feet 3 cartons, 38 document boxes, 1 slide box, 1 card file box, 4 oversized boxes, 1 half box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Ann E. Lewis papers, ms2879, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, business papers, photographs, articles, scrapbooks, and newspapers all relating to her extensive career. The papers document her career as editor of the Georgia Magazine (1957-1971) and Georgia Life (1974-1980) and her involvement in the Atlanta Branch of National League of American Pen Women, Atlanta Writer's Club, and other civic and historical organizations.

Biographical / historical:

Ann Eliza Hatton Lewis (1903-1997) was an author, publisher, and educator. She is most notable for being the founder of Georgia Magazine. She lived for most of her adult life in Decatur and Atlanta, GA, first as an English teacher at Decatur High School and later as an administrative assistant at Georgia Tech.

Arrangement:

Portions of this collection have not yet been processed. It has been roughly sorted by container and a container list made available to facilitate access until full processing is possible.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Ann E. Lewis papers, ms2879, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.