Clark Howell family papers, 1873-1946

Summary

Creator:
Howell, Harriet Barrett and Howell, Clark, 1863-1936
Date:
1873-1946
Extent:
1.6 Linear Feet (4 document boxes, 1 oversize folder A)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Clark Howell family papers, ms818, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Clark Howell and the Howell family of Atlanta, Georgia from 1873-1946. The papers include mainly correspondence but also contain clippings, photographs, and speeches. The correspondence (1882-1946) consists of personal letters between Howell and Harriet G. Barrett (Howell) as well as business correspondence pertaining to Howell's editorials and management of the Atlanta Constitution, Georgia and U.S. politics, the 1905 Georgia gubernatorial race, the Democratic Party, and World War I. Correspondents include Alexander S. Clay and David B. Hill. The collection also includes correspondence to Clark Howell, Jr. pertaining to World War II and materials relating to the estate of Evan P. Howell, Clark Howell's father.

Biographical / historical:

Clark Howell (1863-1936) was a journalist, politician, and owner of the Atlanta Constitution. He married Harriet G. Barrett in 1887 and their children included Clark Howell, Jr.

For more information, see the article Clark Howell (1863-1936) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type into 2 series: Series 1. Correspondence and Series 2. Print material, writings, and photographs.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Clark Howell family papers, ms818, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.