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Descriptive Summary
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Repository: |
Hargrett Manuscripts
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Creator: |
Morehouse, Rebecca Franklin
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Creator: |
Morehouse, Ward, 1898-1966
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Title: | Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers |
Dates: | 1901-1999 |
Quantity: |
12.6 Linear feet
(31 document boxes, 1 half box)
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Coll. Number: | ms3438 |
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Biographical/Historical Note
Rebecca Franklin Morehouse (1920-2011) was born in Register, Georgia and married Ward Morehouse (1899-1966) in 1949. She was a reporter for the Atlanta Journal, a contributing editor for Time magazine, and a freelance writer. Ward Morehouse was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a playwright, theater critic, columnist, and author of five books.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of biographical information, genealogy, correspondence, contracts, writings, photographs, and printed material. The writings of Rebecca and Ward Morehouse form the bulk of the collection. These writings include articles about their world travels, the theater, play reviews, and celebrity interviews.
Arrangement
Arranged roughly into six series: Biographical and Genealogical information, Correspondence, Writings- Rebecca Morehouse, Writings- Ward Morehouse, Photographs, and Printed Material- Celebrity biographies. Arranged alphabetically within each series.
Index Terms
Preferred Citation note
Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers. MS3438. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
See also: Ward Morehouse Papers, MS 687.