 William Tappan Thompson papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteWilliam Tappan Thompson (1812-1882), author and journalist, of Georgia; wrote under pseudonym Major Joseph Jones. For more information, see the article William Tappan Thompson in the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Scope and ContentThe collection contains Thompson's correspondence during the time during which he served as editor of the Savannah Daily Morning News, personal correspondence to his wife Caroline while on business trips, business correspondence concerning his literary and journalistic career, notes and writings produced by Thompson including his first published novel, Major Jones' Courtship. Administrative InformationCustodial HistoryGift of Dan Jardine, 1989. Preferred CitationWilliam Tappan Thompson papers, ms2684, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2010 January 28. General NotesAvailable on microfilm: Augusta Mirror, "Major Jones in Europe." Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||