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Winnie Wright Childre Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 058

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970-1971

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

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.

Extent

0.25 Linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Typescript of "a story of life in Alabama at the turn of the century" by Winnie Wright Childre, and correspondence with Hugo Black, George C. Wallace and others.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Alternate Form of Material

Digital reproductions of items in this collection are available online via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.

Title
A Guide to the Winnie Wright Childre Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
September 2004
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755