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Writers Workshop at Highlander
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A late 1930s early 1940s writers workshop at Highlander run by Leon Wilson. Charlie Ferguson, Editor, Reader's Digest, working with Mrs. Joe Kelly Stockton from Allardt, Tennessee. Mrs. Stockton later ran for Governor of Tennessee on the Socialist Ticket.
1940
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1940 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017 |
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| Call Number | PH 4260.450 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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