Henry W. Grady scrapbooks, 1878-1892.

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Henry W. Grady scrapbooks, 1878-1892.

The collection consists of two scrapbooks of pasted clippings. One compiled by Mrs. Anne E. Gartrell Grady consists chiefly of obituaries Henry Grady. The second was compiled by Mattie N. Grady is a miscellaneous collection of clippings.

0.25 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7663412

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Kennon, Mattie N. Grady.

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Grady, Henry Woodfin, 1850-1889

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Henry Woodfin Grady, journalist and orator, was born 24 May 1850, in Athens, Georgia, where he married Julia King on 5 October 1871. Grady worked as a reporter, editor, publisher, or writer (1870-1875) for newspapers in Atlanta and Rome, Georgia, and as a correspondent for THE NEW YORK HERALD (1876). While part owner and managing editor of the ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (1880-1889), he delivered his "New South" speech (1886) which established his reputation as a distinguished orator.He died of pneumon...

Grady, Anne E. Gartrell.

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"Henry W. Grady, the "Spokesman of the New South," served as managing editor for the Atlanta Constitution in the 1880s. A member of the Atlanta Ring of Democratic political leaders, Grady used his office and influence to promote a New South program of northern investment, southern industrial growth, diversified farming, and white supremacy. Grady County, created in 1905, is named in his honor." - "Henry W. Grady." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retriev...