Correspondence, 1947-1952.
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Kane, Harnett T. (Harnett Thomas), 1910-1984
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American journalist and author of books about the southern United States. From the description of Correspondence, 1948-1963, nd. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122590240 A New Orleans native and writer, Kane wrote novels, travel books, and non-fiction works about New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and the South in general. Some of his best known works include LOUISIANA HAYRIDE: THE AMERICAN REHEARSAL ...