Sophronia Mann Lofton papers, 1886-1930

Summary

Creator:

Lofton, Sophronia Mann, 1849-1930

Date:

1886-1930

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Sophronia Mann Lofton papers, ms3166, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Sophronia Mann Lofton's writings, which include essays, articles, stories, and poetry. Also included are four letters (photocopies) and an article written by her mother-in-law, Ann E. Lofton. The letters are addressed to Ann Lofton's nieces and nephews.

Biographical / historical:

Sophronia Mann Lofton lived in the community of Worthville (near Jackson) in Butts County, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Poetry.
Women poets, American -- Georgia.
Women authors, American -- Georgia -- Butts County.
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Personal narratives.
Articles
Photocopies.
Correspondence
Essays.
Short stories.

Names:

Lofton, Ann E. -- Correspondence

Places:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.

Preferred citation:

Sophronia Mann Lofton papers, ms3166, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.