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A Guide to the Winnie Wright Childre Papers

Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff

University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
September 2004


Descriptive Summary
Provenance: Childre, Winnie Wright
Title: Winnie Wright Childre Papers
Dates: 1970-1971
Extent: 0.25 linear feet. (1 Box)
Identification: Ms Group 58

Biographical/Historical Note

Winnie Wright Childre was probably born in Alabama. She worked as a school teacher and a secretary. She is the author of Highlights and Shadows, (1970) "a story of life in Alabama at the turn of the century." She lived in Gainesville, Florida.

Scope and Content

The papers consist of a copy of the typescript of Highlights and Shadows, copies of several letters of acknowledgment she received regarding it, and a photograph, supposedly of her home in Gainesville.

Access or Use Restrictions

Access

Collection is open for research.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Winnie Wright Childre Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Contents List

Typescript, Correspondence and Photograph


Box 1
Highlights and Shadows, final Ts., 129 pp.
Black, Hugo. Washington, D. C. TLS (copy) to W. Childre. 1970, Nov. 4
Black, Hugo L.; Washington, D. C. TLS (copy) to W. Childre. 1970, Nov. 4
Wallace, George C.; Montogmery, AL. TLS (copy) to W. Childre. 1971, Jan. 4
Woods, Rose Mary; Washington, D. C. TLS (copy) to W. Childre. 1971, Jan. 4
Monti, L.; Gainesville, FL. TLS (copy) to W. Childre. 1971, Jan. 12
Douglas, Barton T.; Gainesville, FL. TLS (copy) to W. Childre. 1971, Jan. 19
Photograph of author's house in Gainesville, FL. Not dated


Selected Subjects and Access Points
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog:
Subject Terms:
Alabama -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Alabama -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Alachua -- 12001

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