Gilbert and Christine Govan letters, circa 1932-1973.

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Gilbert and Christine Govan letters, circa 1932-1973.

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This collection contains 45 handwritten and typescript letters written to the Govans by various prominent Southern American writers. The letters were written roughly from the 1930's to the 1970's.The letters contain correspondence relating to the various writers' projects, personal matters, and relations with Gilbert and Christine Govan. Some of these writers are: Wilma Dykeman Stokely, Julia Peterkin, Andrew Lytle, Caroline Gordon, George Scarbrough, Jesse Stuart, Richard Chase, Donald Davidson, Stanley Horn, Paul Jordan Smith, Anworth Rutherford, John Bennett, Robert Burch, and several others. The collection provides an interesting insight into the thoughts and ideals of Southern writers during the middle 20th century.

ca. 0.3 linear ft. 1 box

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8150741

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library

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Ferguson, Robert B.

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Stuart, Jesse, 1906-1984

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Jesse Stuart was a famous Kentucky novelist, short-story writer, poet, and teacher. From the description of Broadside, ca. 1950. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49342685 Chuck Hand, antiques dealer and teacher, was a personal friend of Jesse Stuart. His interest in Jesse Stuart began in 1966. He earned an MA in geography from EIU in 1973 and taught in Paris, IL from 1967-1999. Chuck became a rare book dealer in 1989, specializing in Abraham Lincoln. ...

Bennett, John, 1865-1956

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Writer and artist. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, he moved to Charleston, S.C. around 1900 and made his home there, marrying Susan Smythe (1878-1965) in 1902. From the description of John Bennett papers, 1875-1967. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794355 Writer and artist, of Charleston, S.C.; native of Chillicothe, Ohio; moved to Charleston, S.C. ca. 1900 and made his home there, marrying Susan Smythe (1878-1965) in 1902. From the descr...

Govan, Christine Noble, 1898-1985

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Author of children's literature, of Chattanooga, Tenn. From the description of Christine Noble Govan collection, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 279305259 Young adult mystery writer born in New York. Co-wrote 18 mysteries with her daughter Emmy Payne Govan West. From the description of Christine Noble Govan papers 1935-1968. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 39717352 Dr. Gilbert Govan (1892-1978) was direc...

Gordon, Caroline, 1895-1981

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Not certain if the author is Caroline Gordon, 1895-1981. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to [Richard M. Ludwig?], 1969 Dec. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270856877 Caroline Ferguson Gordon, born October 6, 1895, grew up on a farm in Kentucky. In 1925 she married Allen Tate, a poet and literary critic who led the charge of the Southern Agrarian literary movement. Together they pursued their careers in writing, forging close bonds with legendary ...

Scarbrough, George, 1915-

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Rutherford, Anworth, 1877-

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Peterkin, Julia Mood, 1880-1961

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American author. From the description of Papers of Julia Mood Peterkin [manuscript], 1927-1931. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647870333 From the description of Autograph letters signed (4) : Lang Syne Plantation, Fort Motte, S.C., and New York, to Stark Young, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872100 Julia Mood Peterkin was a South Carolina novelist. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1929 for her novel, Scarlet Sister Mary, which was later adapte...

Lytle, Andrew Nelson, 1902-1995

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Andrew Nelson Lytle (Dec. 26, 1902-Dec. 12, 1995) was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and graduated from Vanderbilt University. He was a novelist, dramatist, essayist, and professor of literature. As a member of the Agrarians, he contributed a chapter to that group's manifesto, I'll take my stand. He taught at the University of the South and edited the Sewanee review. Among his greatest works are Bedford Forrest and his Critter Company, a biography of Nathan Bedford Forrest; The velvet horn, a ...

Burch, Robert, 1925-

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Robert Burch (1925- ), American author of juvenile literature, born in Fayette County, Georgia. From the description of Robert Burch papers, 1959-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478262 ...

Horn, Stanley F., 1889-1980

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Dykeman, Wilma

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Dykeman, of North Carolina and Tennessee, wrote several noted Southern regional novels and non-fiction books. From the description of The tall woman : [manuscript], 1962. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833304 ...

West, Emily Govan.

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Chase, Richard, 1904-1988

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American folklorist, storyteller, and collector of folktales. Works include Grandfather Tales, the Jack Tales, and American Folk Tales and Songs. From the description of Richard Chase collection, 1983 Nov. 3 [videorecording]. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 36093722 Richard Chase was a folklorist who collected folktales in Watauga County, N.C. and western Virginia. He wrote several books including The Jack Tales, American Folk Tales and Songs, and The ...

Hicky, Daniel Whitehead, 1902-

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Daniel Hicky was the son of Philip Hicky (1778-1859) and grandson of Daniel Hicky (1740-1808), planters of East Baton Rouge Parish, La. From the description of Daniel Hicky letter, 1867 Apr. 27. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 318614377 ...

Scruggs, Anderson M., 1897-1955.

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Govan, Gilbert E. (Gilbert Eaton), 1892-

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Dr. Gilbert Govan was director of the library at the University of Chattanooga (1934-1962). He was also a prominent local historian who published a couple of books about Chattanooga and area histories. Another endeavor Dr. Govan undertook was writing book reviews for various local publications, including the Chattanooga Times. From the description of Gilbert E. Govan papers, 1930-1977. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga). WorldCat record id: 773591080 ...

Jordan-Smith, Paul, 1885-1971

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Davidson, Donald, 1893-1968

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Author, poet, teacher, and editor. Member of the Fugitive and Agrarian Groups. From the description of Donald Davidson Papers, 1917-1968. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 17789409 ...

McWhirter, Millie

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Miller, Caroline, 1903-1992

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Caroline Pafford was born in Waycross, Georgia on August 26, 1903, the youngest of seven children. Her father was Elias Pafford, a school teacher, and her mother was Lev Zan Hall Pafford. After she graduated from Waycross High School, she married her English teacher, William Miller, and they moved to Baxley, Georgia. At that time, Caroline never dreamed that she would be responsible for shining a light on her beloved Georgia and its rich history, winning a Pulitzer Prize, and leading the way for...