Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908

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Dates:
Birth 1848-12-09
Death 1908-07-03
Americans,
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Biographical notes:

Author and journalist, of Eatonton and Atlanta, Ga.

From the description of Papers, 1858-1978 (bulk 1880-1908). (Emory University). WorldCat record id: 28418453

"Joel Chandler Harris gained national prominence for his numerous volumes of Uncle Remus folktales. Harris's long-standing legacy as a "progressive conservative" New South journalist, folklorist, fiction writer, and children's author continues to influence our society today." - "Joel Chandler Harris." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retrieved August 1, 2008)

From the description of Joel Chandler Harris letter, 1924 October 8. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 434932549

From the description of Joel Chandler Harris collection, 1886-1953. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 456091974

Joel Chandler Harris was an author and journalist in Georgia. Coming from an impoverished background, he was mentored by publisher Joseph Addison Turner and studied to be a journalist. While working for the Atlanta Constitution, he began publishing his signature pieces, the tales of the freed slave Uncle Remus, inspired by hours spent listening to slaves at Turner's plantation. These famous stories are a cross between folklore and fables, and combine humor, genuine African-American dialect, and gentle morality.

From the description of Joel Chandler Harris letter to E.C. Stedman, ca. 1887. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53808251

Author and humorist, of Atlanta (Fulton Co.), Ga.

From the description of Letters, 1870-1909. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270641

From the description of Letters, 1870-1909. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19657459

American journalist, humorist and novelist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Atlanta, Georgia, to J.R. Osgood in Boston, 1882 Dec. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270498232

Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908) was a journalist and author of the Uncle Remus stories.

From the description of Manuscript. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207142049

American author.

From the description of Letter to Richard Watson Gilder [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647862611

From the description of Papers of Joel Chandler Harris, 1881-1908. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793022

Joel Chandler Harris, author and journalist, was born 9 December 1848 in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, and died 3 July 1908, in Atlanta, Georgia. Harris is best known as the author of the UNCLE REMUS stories.

From the description of Joel Chandler Harris papers, 1858-1978 (bulk 1880-1908). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863152

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  • American literature
  • Publishers and publishing
  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • African Americans in literature
  • Authors, American
  • Authors, American
  • Authors, American
  • Authors, American
  • Authors, American
  • American newspapers
  • Poets, American
  • Poets, American
  • Authors and publishers
  • Books
  • Children's literature
  • Children's literature
  • Dwellings
  • Fiction
  • Folklorists
  • Folklorists
  • Illustration of books
  • Journalists
  • Journalists
  • Journalists
  • Literature
  • Local color in literature
  • Manuscripts
  • Periodical editors
  • Remus, Uncle (Fictional character)
  • Remus, Uncle (Fictitious character)
  • Riots
  • Serial publication of books
  • Tales
  • Werewolves

Occupations:

  • Authors, American
  • Authors
  • Journalists
  • Journalists

Places:

  • Georgia--Atlanta (as recorded)
  • Atlanta (Ga.) (as recorded)
  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)
  • Georgia--Cave Spring (as recorded)
  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • Eatonton (Ga.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • Atlanta (Ga.) (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)
  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • Georgia--Eatonton (as recorded)

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