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:
Authors letters collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 73, Placement: 4
Identifier: MSP 315
Scope and Contents
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:
ca. 1833-1930