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Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling letters | |
| Creator: Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 | |
| Creator: Snelling, Paula | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1943-1955 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box | |
| Collection Number: ms2337 | |
| 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 of a personal nature, regarding health and family matters, but some discuss Smith's activities while on lecture tours. Includes an editorial from 1951 calling Smith's book "Strange Tripe."
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling letters, ms2337, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.
General Notes
Digitization of this collection was sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.