Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers, 1901-1999

Summary

Creator:
Morehouse, Ward, 1898-1966 and Morehouse, Rebecca Franklin
Date:
1901-1999
Extent:
12.6 Linear Feet (31 document boxes, 1 half box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers, ms3438, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of biographical information, genealogy, correspondence, contracts, writings, photographs, and printed material. The writings of Rebecca and Ward Morehouse include articles about their world travels, the theater, play reviews, and celebrity interviews.

Biographical / historical:

Rebecca Franklin Morehouse (1920-2011) was born in Register, Georgia and married Ward Morehouse (1899-1966) in 1949. She was a reporter for the Atlanta Journal, a contributing editor for Time magazine, the North American Newspaper Alliance and Playbill, and a freelance writer.

Rebecca's husband Ward Morehouse was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a playwright, theater critic, columnist, and author of five books.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers, ms3438, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602