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Harriette Simpson Arnow collection

 Collection
Identifier: BCA 0051 SAA 051

Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of papers and records relating to the life and writings of Harriette Simpson Arnow (1908-1986). The collection consists mainly of clippings, correspondence, manuscript fragments, miscellaneous essays, and reviews of Arnow’s work. Included in the collection are Pulaski County school photographs with Arnow’s handwritten captions and Detroit News photos of Arnow and her children. Papers relating to the life and writings of Arnow are also included.

Dates

  • created: 1936 - 1986
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1949-1986

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no known restrictions other than federal copyright regulations. Please cite information.

Extent

1.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection is comprised of papers and records relating to the life and writings of Harriette Simpson Arnow (1908-1986).

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged in series as follows:

Series 1: Personal / Biographical

Series 2: Correspondence

Series 3: Writings

Series 4: Photographs

Related Materials

William J. Hutchins Papers RG 3.04

Council of the Southern Mountains Records SAA 001

Appalachian Center Records RG 5.09

Other Descriptive Information

BCA 0051 SAA 051

Processing Information

The finding aid was updated in November 2015, December 2024.

Title
Harriette Simpson Arnow collection Finding Aid
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2024-12: Finding guide updated

Repository Details

Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262