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Lillian Smith letter to Kelsey Guilford
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Lillian Smith letter to Kelsey Guilford | |
| Creator: Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 | |
| Dates: 1949 November | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3462 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Lillian Smith (1897-1966) was an author, lecturer, and human rights advocate, 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 one typewritten letter: dated November 11, 1949, "Dear Mr. Guilford," from Lillian Smith regarding Guilford's review of Killers of the Dream.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Lillian Smith letter to Kelsey Guilford, ms3462, 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 was sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.