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William Goldhurst collection of Erskine Caldwell material
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: William Goldhurst collection of Erskine Caldwell material | |
| Creator: Goldhurst, William, 1929- | |
| Creator: Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1970-1985 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2567 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Erskine Caldwell (1903–1987) was an author who grew up in the American South. He is most famous for his novels Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre, which won him critical acclaim because of his writings about poverty, racism and social problems in the South.
For more information, see the article "Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987)" in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of typed correspondences between Erskine Caldwell and William Goldhurst. Correspondences are dated 1970-1985, and regard speaking engagements and publication efforts. The collection also consists a photograph, newspaper clippings, announcements, travel itineraries and miscelaneous printed materials related to Erskine Caldwell.
Publications accompanying the collection have been cataloged individually and can be searched by the series titles: Erskine Caldwell Collection.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
William Goldhurst collection of Erskine Caldwell material, ms 2567. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.