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Corra Harris papers

Corra Harris papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Corra Harris papers
Creator: Harris, Corra, 1869-1935
Inclusive Dates: 1910-1925
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms3015
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Corra Mae White Harris (1869-1935) was a novelist from Georgia, best known for her first novel, A Circuit Rider's Wife. For further information, see the article "Corra Harris" at the New Georgia Encylcopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the following typescripts by Corra Harris: My Son; Communique from the Allies of the Allied Armies; Living Water; The Big End; My Own Life; Outline of My Life. Typescripts are undated.


Administrative Information

Custodial History

Gift of William Lee.

Preferred Citation

Corra Harris papers, ms3015, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2019.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Typescripts.
Women authors, American -- Georgia.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11My Son 41 pages
(missing page 23)
 
12Communiqué From the Allies of the Allied Armies 34 pages
 
13Living Water 23 Pages
(Part III, incomplete)
 
14The Big End MC Horton 203-204 National City County Building Atlanta GA 203 pages 37 Chapters
(appears complete)
 
15My Own Life 23 pages
(alternate beginning)
 
16My Own Life 31 pages
(hand written name and address beginning version)
 
17My Own Life 25 pages
(unmarked chapter)
 
18My Own Life 23 pages Part 5
 
19My Own Life 26 pages Part 6
 
110My Own Life 24 pages Part 7
 
111My Own Life 22 pages Part 8
 
112My Own Life 14 pages Part 9
(incomplete)
 
113Outline of My Life (?) 6 sheets
4 with writing, 2 without