 Henry W. Grady manuscripts
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteHenry W. Grady (1850-1889) served as managing editor for the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s. A member of the Atlanta Ring of Democratic political leaders, Grady used his office and influence to promote a New South program of northern investment, southern industrial growth, diversified farming, and white supremacy. Grady County, created in 1905, is named in his honor. For more information, see the article Henry W. Grady (1850-1889) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of various manuscript pages, possibly written by Henry Grady. The manuscripts are drafts of speeches or newspaper articles. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationHenry W. Grady manuscripts, ms2103, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2017. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in this RepositoryRelated materials in this repository: Henry Grady and Jefferson Davis obituaries, ms 97; Henry W. Grady scrapbooks, ms 96. | ||||||||||||||||||