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Hubbard, Harlan and Anna Papers, 1903-1990
(bulk 1940-1987)

35.5 linear feet

Anna and Harlan Hubbard

In 1946, artist, writer and philosopher Harlan Hubbard, together with his wife Anna, a former librarian, began traveling down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on their homemade shanty boat. In 1952 they settled on seven acres on the Ohio River in Trimble County, Kentucky. Here they lived off the land, wrote about their lifestyle and Harlan produced art, primarily concerning boating and the river. This collection contains correspondence, journals, literary productions, and artwork created by Harlan and Anna. Learn more by reading the full collection description (finding aid)