Nearly 70 unknown pieces from the celebrated literary author are now on display.
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Flannery OConnor is one of the Souths preeminentauthors.
The OConnor family has a lengthy history in the Peach State.
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Its no wonder OConnor was gifted with tenacity and creativity.
While the author is best known for her written work, she is also a celebrated artist.
The house, largely untouched since the 1960s, served as a storage repository for many O’Connor relatives.
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It showcases the never-before-seen artwork as well as dozens of other new-to-display artifacts.
Several cases showcase what the Foundation is dubbing the “childhood pieces.”
Munnell guesstimates those were completed when OConnor was between 13 to 16 years old.
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Beyond the artwork, there are other family heirlooms, letters, and clothing on display.
Munnell says she wanted to exhibit the “coolest” items on hand.
When developing the exhibit.
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Thats what I wanted to present here."
