Child of the Snapping Turtle; Mike Fink by Julian Lee Rayford

Child of the Snapping Turtle; Mike Fink by Julian Lee Rayford

Julian Lee Rayford

1908-1980

Julian Lee Rayford, a native of Mobile, Alabama, demonstrated artistic aptitude from an early age and devoted his life to artistic pursuits. Despite his color-blindness, which prompted a shift from painting to sculpture, Rayford expanded his creative repertoire to encompass poetry and literature. Throughout his career, he engaged in diverse experiences, including studying at Duke University, apprenticing with the renowned sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and contributing to the war effort during World War II. Rayford's artistic legacy extended beyond his literary works and performances, as he created sculptures for local organizations and played an active role in preserving and promoting Mobile's cultural heritage.

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

1951

Child of the Snapping Turtle; Mike Fink. New York; Abelard Press, 1951.

AL Book Collection

Rayford, Julian Lee, “Child of the Snapping Turtle; Mike Fink by Julian Lee Rayford,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8736.