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William Wright Abbot collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: William Wright Abbot collection | |
| Creator: Abbot, W. W. (William Wright), 1922- | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1941-1942, 1946 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3616 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
William Wright Abbot III (1922-2009) was the son of Lillian Carswell and William Wright Abbot. Abbot received his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and entered the U.S. Navy in 1943. He taught at the College of William and Mary, and University of Virginia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of typed correspondence to and from William W. Abbot concerning university affairs, John D. Wade, and the creation of The Georgia Review. Two letters, signed E. Merton Coulter, regard Abbot's son, Bill. The collection also includes five postcards depicting Marshallville, Georgia.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
William Wright Abbot collection, ms3616, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.