Erskine Caldwell letters to his editors, 1952-1960

Summary

Creator:

Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987

Date:

1952-1960

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Erskine Caldwell letters to his editors, ms2557, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence from Erskine Caldwell to his editors (1952-1960). Correspondence regard travel plans, Caldwell's novels and current projects. In a letter to Arthur H. Thornhill from Victor Webright, dated February 16, 1953, Weybright critisizes Caldwell's The Bastard, and writes that it should not be released at this time.

Biographical / historical:

Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987) was an American author born in White Oak, Georgia.

For more information, see the article Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Authors, American.
Correspondence

Names:

Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 -- Criticism and interpretation

Preferred citation:

Erskine Caldwell letters to his editors, ms2557, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.