13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey by Kathryn Tucker Windham

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Book Title

13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey by Kathryn Tucker Windham

Author

Kathryn Tucker Windham

Lifespan

1918-2011

Author Biography

Kathryn Tucker Windham, hailing from Selma, Alabama, developed a passion for journalism and photography during her upbringing in Thomasville. Her career encompassed roles as a freelance journalist, police reporter, and feature writer for various newspapers, including The Alabama Journal and The Birmingham News. Windham's literary contributions extended beyond journalism, with notable books like 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey, co-authored with Margaret Figh, and her memoir Odd-Egg Editor. She also made a significant impact as a storyteller, participating in storytelling festivals and serving on the board of the National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling. Recognized for her diverse talents, Windham's work was honored with awards and accolades, including the Alabama Humanities Award and an honorary Litt. D. from Huntingdon College.

Publisher

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

Publication Date

1969

Original Publication

13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey. Huntsville, AL; Strode, 1969.

Collection

Citation

Windham, Kathryn Tucker, “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey by Kathryn Tucker Windham,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/9027.