These papers consist of materials relating to Jordan’s researches in the life and work of Carson McCullers, as well as his deep involvement with the McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians. In addition, there are materials concerning a symposium to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Nunnally Johnson. Among his many other wide-ranging interests are: historic preservation; theater; music; Linwood Cemetery; fund-raising for various non-profits such as The Springer Opera House, Westville, the Columbus State University Archives Foundation, etc.; Blind Tom (Thomas Higgins), a musical savant born into slavery; Horace King, an enslaved master-builder; the disputes between Georgia and Alabama over the water rights to the Chattahoochee River; and the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia, to name only a few.

1925-2011 3 boxes (1.66 l.f.)