Corra Harris papers, 1906-1944

Summary

Creator:
Harris, Corra, 1869-1935
Date:
1906-1944
Extent:
47.8 Linear Feet (112 document boxes, 8 half boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 oversize folder A)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Corra Harris papers, ms734, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Corra Harris from 1906-1944. The papers include correspondence, manuscripts, photographs of Corra Harris and family members, and clippings of newspaper and magazine articles. The clippings include copies of published articles and stories by Harris, reviews of her works, and clippings on a wide range of subjects of interest to Harris.

Biographical / historical:

"Corra Mae White Harris (1869-1935) was a novelist from Georgia, best known for her first novel, A Circuit Rider's Wife."

For further information, see the article "Corra Harris" at New Georgia Encylcopedia.

Arrangement:

Organized into seven series: (1) Correspondence, (2) Manuscripts, (3) Photographs, (4) Clippings, (5) Printed Material, (6) Financial Records, and (7) Oversized Materials.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Corra Harris papers, ms734, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.