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Thompson, Maurice, 1844-1901

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: September 9, 1844 - February 15, 1901

Biographical Information

Maurice Thompson was an author of the late 19th century whose works focused on life in Indiana and the American South. Thompson was born in Fairfield, Indiana, before moving to Georgia as a child. He served in the Confederate Army during the U.S. Civil War before returning to Indiana in adulthood.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Thompson, Maurice to Dr. Wilkinson, July 2, 1891

 Item — Box: Communal Collections 73
Identifier: MSP 315, Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Indiana Authors Letter Collection contains letters from some of the state's most successful authors. The collection encompasses the "Golden Age of Indiana Literature," a time period in which Hoosier authors achieved both national prominence and popular acclaim.
Dates: July 2, 1891