H.L. Mencken material, 1900-1956

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1900-1956
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

H. L. Mencken material, ms2614, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of drafts for articles, clippings and several pieces of correspondence, all related to Mencken.

Biographical / historical:

Henry L. Mencken (1880-1956) was a controversialist, humorous journalist, and pungent critic of American life who powerfully influenced U.S. fiction through the 1920s.

For further information, see the article "H. L. Mencken" at Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

H. L. Mencken material, ms2614, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.