Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
11-9-2018
Inclusive Dates--Span
1991-2016
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1991-2016
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes 29 journals of poetry and notes, and a folder of personal information about Callaway.
Biographical Note
Dawn Leslie Callaway (she also went by 'Lori J. Lee' and 'Rebel Yell') hitchhiked and lived on the streets most of her life. She published "Hitchhiker's Dream" in 1992, a verse record of her travels through the South under her pen name 'Rebel Yell.' Callaway connected with the Aspen Grove Christian Church (Franklin, TN) where the members helped her secure a job and find a place to live. Her journals provide insight into topics including women's issues, poverty, justice, and homelesness.
Donor Note
Clinton J. Holloway
Arrangement
There are 29 journals of notes and poetry followed by one folder of personal information.
Content List
Box 1
29 journals of notes and poetry
1 folder of personal information
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
1 linear foot (1 box)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscript #459
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Dawn Leslie Callaway Papers, 1991-2016. Center for Restoration Studies MS #459. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Use Restrictions
Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.
Processing Status
Processed
Finding Aid created by
Brady Cox
Comments
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