Lillian Smith (1897-1966) was an author, lecturer, and human rights advocate.
For more information, see the article "Lillian Smith (1897-1966)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.
The collection consists of correspondence between Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling from 1943-1955. Letters are mainly of a personal nature, regarding health and family matters, but some discuss Smith's activities while on lecture tours.
Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling letters, ms 2337, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Permission to quote from the collection must be obtained from the Lillian Smith estate.