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Lorraine Bennett Papers

Lorraine Bennett Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Lorraine Bennett Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1947-2002
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.5 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Collection Number: RBRL542
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: This collection documents Lorraine Bennett's time as a journalist for the Atlanta Journal, the Los Angeles Times and CNN International, as well as her work as press secretary on Andrew Young's first congressional campaign.

Collection Description

Biographical

Lorraine Bennett grew up in Murphy, North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. She began her journalism career at the Atlanta Journal, and went on the work for the Los Angeles Times and CNN International. She also worked as the press secretary for Andrew Young's first congressional campaign. Bennett published her fist novel, Cat on a Black Moon, in 2023.

Scope and Content

This collection documents Lorrain Bennett's time as a journalist at The Atlanta Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and CNN, as well as her work as press secretary on Andrew Young's first congressional campaign. Documents include scrapbooks, newspaper articles, and political ephemera.

Organization and Arrangement

The arrangment of the files follows the original owner's organization.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Lorraine Bennett Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Atlanta journal-constitution
CNN International
Georgia -- Politics and government.
Journalism -- Georgia.
Journalism.
Young, Andrew, 1932-

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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101CNN & AJC, 1971-2002
 
102Early CNN Days, 1984-1993
 
103Margaret Shannon, 1947-2002
 
104ATL Journal - The Two Atlantas, 1968-1969
 
105Lorraine's L.A. Times Favorites, 1974-1982
 
106Los Angeles Times (Orange County), 1975-2003
 
107Los Angeles Times (General & Clips), 1972-2004
 
108L.A. Times & Misc., 1974-2005
 
109Atlanta Journal, 1966-2001
 
110Young Campaign, 1970-1990
 
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201[Enamel Pins], 1980-1996
 
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301[Large Brown Scrapbook], 1979-1980
 
302[Large Black Textured Scrapbook], 1976-1978
 
303[Large Black Scrapbook], 1980-1981
 
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401The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1983-04-21-1986-04-18
 
402The Atlanta Journal, 1966-01-15-1966-11-30
 
403The Atlanta Journal, 1965-05-05-1966-01-14
 
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501[Green Scrapbook], 1970-1981
 
502[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Obituaries], 1989-1992
 
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601The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1986-05-06-1988-11-23
 
602Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1992-12-1995-05