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Lillian Smith letters to Ashley Montagu
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Lillian Smith letters to Ashley Montagu | |
| Creator: Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1956-1966 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2129 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Lillian Smith (1897-1966), author, lecturer, and human rights advocate, was born in Jasper County, Florida, and resided in Rabun County, Georgia. Her best known fiction piece was the controversial 1944 novel Strange Fruit.
For more information, see the article "Lillian Smith (1897-1966)" in New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence regarding the Anisfield-Wolf Award Committee, books that have been nominated for the award, and personal matters. The collection also includes a carbon from Norman Cousins to Lillian Smith, and a telegram announcing Smith's death.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Lillian Smith letters to Ashley Montagu, ms2129, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
General Notes
Digitization of this collection sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.