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Reeves to Carson
This letter was written by Reeves to Carson McCullers in 1953 when he was in Bachivillers. Reeves’s is Carson McCullers husband. They married the first time in September 1937 and got a divorce in 1941. She remarried him in 1945 and during 1953 she…
McCullers' Will & Estate Account
Carson McCullers holds a prominent place in Columbus, Georgia’s history, and the extent of her legacy can be seen through her will and estate accounting completed by Floria V. Lasky. A small portion of her will and estate accounting are shown here.…
Carson & Mary
These artifacts are letters between Mary Mercer and Carson McCullers that show a more intimate side of their relationship. In the first letter, Carson wrote to her about her book and how she was doing, even sending a flower along with her letter to…
Beyond the Borders
Carson Mccullers’ reach with her work went far beyond the borders of her own country. This is a letter from a man who read her book and connected with it personally which allowed him to get through an extreme hardship. It was found in a scrapbook a…
Carson's Menu While Fying Across the Atlantic
This menu for Carson's dinner on her flight across the Atlantic. It contains a flower, a written message from McCullers to one of her closest friends, Mary Mercer, and a more legible translation by her assistant. This artifact is of importance…
Coat of Arms
McKinley Coat of Arms
Baby Samuel Wellborn
Groupings of several photographs on original backing. Writing on the back states, "Kodaks pictures of Baby taken out at Grandfather's when he was a year old. Summer 1908." Moving from left to right, top to bottom, here are the descriptions of each…
Marshall Wellborn
Photograph of Marshall Wellborn.
Marshall Wellborn
Photograph of Marshall Wellborn with two unidentified women.
Group of Young Girls
Photo of Columbus young ladies (13) including: Laura Spencer, Louise Bullard, Etta Blanchard, Mattie Hatcher, Myra Bullard, Mary McKinley, Willie Yonge, Vera Hatcher, Kate Chears (?), Emmie Blanchard, Mattie O'Maley (?), Pauline Shepherd, Nettie…
Mary McKinley and Child
Photograph of Mary Goetchius McKinley (Wellborn), who was born February 9, 1882 and died February.1955, holding her child. This two photographs on its original backing. Subjects in images are the same. text on original paper reads, "Took photograph…
Mary McKinley
Photograph of Mary McKinley- married to Guy McKinley
On the Steps of a Building
Photo, over sized, of 16 men posing on steps of a brick building; unlabeled, circa early 1900s
House
Photograph of an unknown house with grapes painted on the gate in front of the home. The two-story home is supported by four Ionic columns.
Horses
Photograph of horses, specifically of a foal and adult horse.
Man in the Country
Man standing by a Range Rover on a dirt driveway in front of a farm gate. The photograph looks as though it was taken in the country side.
Graves
Photograph of a man walking through a cemetery. Large, stone graves stand everywhere.
Old Iron Fence
Photograph of an old iron fence overlooking a field. The fence is resting against the rock wall.
Grave and Statue
Photograph of a grave and statue. The statue depicts a girl gripping the cross; the gave stone is in the ground.
Grave with an Engraving
Photograph of a single, large, stone grave with an engraving of a woman holding a book.