The Third Door; the Autobiography of an American Negro Woman by Ellen Tarry

The Third Door; the Autobiography of an American Negro Woman by Ellen Tarry

Ellen Tarry

1906-2008

Ellen Tarry, an accomplished writer and social activist, was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and played a significant role in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement. After graduating from the State Normal School, Tarry relocated to New York City where she became involved in the Negro Writers' Guild and worked for the Federal Writers Project. Her experiences at Friendship House, a Catholic interracial outreach center in Harlem, influenced her writing, particularly in the genre of children's literature. Tarry's work and contributions spanned various spheres, from journalism to community outreach, making her a notable figure in African American literature and social engagement during the mid-20th century.

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

1955

The Third Door; the Autobiography of an American Negro Woman. New York; McKay, 1955; new edition, University of Alabama Press, 1993.

AL Book Collection

Tarry, Ellen, “The Third Door; the Autobiography of an American Negro Woman by Ellen Tarry,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8926.