 George Washington Hitt Papers
Collection DescriptionBiographical NoteGeorge Washington Hitt was born on March 31, 1913 in Toccoa, GA. At the age of 10 Hitt was diagnosed with a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis causing him to become almost completely paralyzed. Despite his disability, Hitt earned a living as a silhouettist and freelance writer. During the 1930s he was hired by the WPA as a senior silhouette artist, and his work was displayed in federal buildings, libraries, and schools. Hitt's story has been featured in a number of publications, including Ripley's Believe It Or Not and numerous national newspapers and radio programs. George Hitt died in 1958. In 1984, the Stephens County Historical Society and Friends of George Hitt dedicated a historical marker in his honor in Toccoa. Scope and ContentThis collection contains many original Hitt silhouettes, as well as newspaper articles, awards, and pictures of George Washington Hitt. Administrative InformationConditions Governing AccessThis collection is open for research. Preferred citationGeorge Washington Hitt Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641. Copyright InformationBefore material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original. Finding Aid PublicationFinding Aid prepared by Rob MacGregor, 2020-03-18. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||||