Betsy Hamilton: Southern Character Sketches by Idora McClellan Moore

Betsy Hamilton: Southern Character Sketches by Idora McClellan Moore

Idora McClellan Moore

1843-1929

Idora McClellan Moore, born on a plantation in Alabama, received her early education from her mother before attending prestigious institutes in the state. After her husband's death, Moore turned to writing as a means of support, gaining recognition for her humorous pieces published in prominent newspapers and magazines. Encouraged by well-known authors, she began performing her works as spoken word performances across the country. Moore's literary contributions, which included sketches in various dialects, made her a significant figure in late 19th-century Southern literature.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1921

Betsy Hamilton: Southern Character Sketches. Atlanta, GA; The Dickert Co., 1921.

AL Book Collection

Moore, Idora McClellan, “Betsy Hamilton: Southern Character Sketches by Idora McClellan Moore,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8656.