Joel Chandler Harris collection, 1886-1953

Summary

Creator:

Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908

Date:

1886-1953

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Joel Chandler Harris collection, ms498, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Joel Chandler Harris' original autographed Azalia manuscript, with hand written letters from Harris to Richard Watson Gilder laid in, along with the first publication of Azalia as it appeared in Century Magazine. The collection also consists of two letters from Harris, holiday cards featuring Brer Rabbit prints drawn by Mary Harris Rowsey and Evelyn Harris, and an envelope featuring a Joel Chandler Harris print and postage stamp.

Biographical / historical:

"Joel Chandler Harris was an American author, born in Eatonton, Georgia."

For further information, see "Joel Chandler Harris" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Authors, American -- Georgia.
Correspondence
Manuscripts for publication.

Preferred citation:

Joel Chandler Harris collection, ms498, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.