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Henry W. Grady manuscripts
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Henry W. Grady manuscripts | |
| Creator: Grady, Henry Woodfin, 1850-1889 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1850-1889 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2103 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Henry 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 Content
The collection consists of various manuscript pages, possibly written by Henry Grady. The manuscripts are drafts of speeches or newspaper articles.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Henry W. Grady manuscripts, ms2103, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
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Related materials in this repository: Henry Grady and Jefferson Davis obituaries, ms 97; Henry W. Grady scrapbooks, ms 96.