Charles Postell papers, 1977-2003

Summary

Creator:
Postell, Charles Stanley, 1939-2008
Date:
1977-2003
Extent:
6 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Charles Postell papers, ms3915, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains Charles Postell's papers related to his career as a journalist including his research, newspaper clippings, photographs, and correspondence, as well as other writings including speeches, manuscripts, and screenplays.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Stanley Postell was born in Adel, Georgia in 1939 and attended the University of Georgia's Grady School of Journalism. After working for the Moultrie Observer, the Valdosta Times, and the Miami Herald, he joined the Albany Herald where his work earned him awards from the United Press International and the Associated Press, as well as a position on the board of directors of the Investigative Reporters and Editors organization.

After covering the 1973 murder of six members of the Alday family in Donalsonville, Georgia, Postell spent ten years corresponding with ringleader Carl Isaacs and published a book, Dead Man Coming, about the murders. In 1980, four of Isaacs' fellow death row inmates escaped from the Georgia State Prison in Reidsville. Charles Postell and his wife Judi were indicted on charges of aiding in their escape, but charges were dropped after Isaacs, the prosecution's key wittness, attempted to extort $15,000 from Postell in exchange for changing his testimony.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Charles Postell papers, ms3915, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.