William Wright Abbot collection, 1941-1942, 1946

Summary

Creator:

Abbot, W. W. (William Wright), 1922-

Date:

1941-1942, 1946

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William Wright Abbot collection, ms3616, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of typed correspondence to and from William W. Abbot concerning university affairs, John D. Wade, and the creation of The Georgia Review. Two letters, signed E. Merton Coulter, regard Abbot's son, Bill. The collection also includes five postcards depicting Marshallville, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

William Wright Abbot III (1922-2009) was the son of Lillian Carswell and William Wright Abbot. Abbot received his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and entered the U.S. Navy in 1943. He taught at the College of William and Mary, and University of Virginia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Postcards.
Correspondence

Preferred citation:

William Wright Abbot collection, ms3616, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.