Please join us for the unveiling of the State Historical Marker dedicated to the life and work of Mississippi author Hubert Creekmore (1907 – 1966) on Friday, October 9th at 4p.m. in Water Valley, Mississippi.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Unveiling of the State Historical Marker at 114 Panola Street, the family home built by his father Hiram Hubert Creekmore around 1900.
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Reminiscences of Hubert Creekmore and
Reading from his Work at Bozarts Gallery at 403 N. Main St.
Refreshments served.
This program brings together family members, scholars, readers, archivists, students and all those who care about preserving and recovering Mississippi’s literary heritage. The program features recitations of poems from four published collections of his poetry, a reading from each of his three novels including The Welcome, a novel set in Water Valley, as well as readings, commentary, and overviews of his numerous translations of literature from Latin and his non-fictional work. Also on view will be paintings on loan by the family, photography, and various editions of his books as well as a facsimile exhibition of letters and material items pertaining to his life curated by Dr. Jennifer Ford, head of Special Collections at the J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi.
This event is free and open to the public. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Annette Trefzer atrefzer@olemiss.edu or 662-473-2484, or Mr. Mickey Howley: 662-473-6767.