Lathan, Robert, 1881-1937

Collection Overview The collection consists of three letters written to Robert Lathan during his tenure as the editor in chief of the News and Courier (Charleston, S.C.). The letters include correspondence from Rev. I.E. Lowery concerning a book that Lowery wrote. The 1913 letter was written by D.R. Williams from Flat Rock, N.C. The letter was in reference to a News and Courier article about the oldest cotton mill in the United States. The final letter, written by Robert Wilson complimented the News and Courier...

Collection Overview The collection consists of a letter from James Henry Rice to Robert Lathan dated January 6, 1935. In the letter, Rice discussed several articles he had written or was planning to write. He also discussed his book, The Aftermath of Glory, which was published by Walker, Evans & Cogswell company. In the letter he mentioned several individuals including M. Bishop Alexander, Billie Cogswell, Johnson Hagood, Dr. William Trelease and Thomas R. Waring. He also mentioned several newspapers...