Folder 7 - Stark Avenue House, bulk: 1990 - 2003
Scope and Contents
These papers consist of materials relating to Jordan's researches into the life and work of Carson McCullers and his involvement with the McCullers Center. In addition, there are materials concerning a symposium on the occasion of the centenary of the birth in Columbus, Georgia of Nunnally Johnson, a mid-20th century journalist and Hollywood scriptwriter; Blind Tom; steamboats and the history of the Columbus region. There are numerous newspaper and magazine clippings as well as photographic files on CD of such figures as Blind Tom, Horace King and Nunnally Johnson.
1925-2011 3 boxes (1.66 l.f.)
Dates
- Other: Majority of material found within 1990 - 2003
Creator
- From the Collection: Jordan, Thornton F. (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 1.66 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
This legal-sized folder contains the legal documents related to Thornton Jordan's 1993 purchase of Carson McCullers' childhood home and his subsequent gift of the house to the Columbus State University Foundation in 2003.
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States