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Ella May Thornton collection regarding Blind Tom
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Ella May Thornton collection regarding Blind Tom | |
| Creator: Thornton, Ella May, 1885- | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1908, 1941,1954-1964 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms569 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Ella May Thornton was the former State Librarian for the state of Georgia.
Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins (1849-1908) was an African American musician and composer. Blind from birth and born into slavery, Wiggins became well known for his piano virtuosity. Though undiagnosed at the time, it is likely that he was autistic as well.
--Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins (1849-1908). New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/thomas-blind-tom-wiggins-1849-1908 (Retrieved October 23, 2015)
Scope and Content
The collection consists of magazine articles, excerpts, and reprinted articles Ella May Thornton collected that are associated with Blind Tom Wiggins. The collection also consists of a photograph of Blind Tom, photocopy of "Battle of Manassas", and correspondence between Thornton and staff at public record offices, libraries and museums regarding Thornton's inquiry of Blind Tom and the men who enslaved him.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Ella May Thornton collection regarding Blind Tom, ms569, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.