Christmas on an Old Time Plantation by Idora McClellan Moore

Christmas on an Old Time Plantation by Idora McClellan Moore

Idora McClellan Moore

1843-1929

Idora McClellan Moore, born on a plantation in Alabama, received her early education from her mother before attending prestigious institutes in the state. After her husband's death, Moore turned to writing as a means of support, gaining recognition for her humorous pieces published in prominent newspapers and magazines. Encouraged by well-known authors, she began performing her works as spoken word performances across the country. Moore's literary contributions, which included sketches in various dialects, made her a significant figure in late 19th-century Southern literature.

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

1941

Christmas on an Old Time Plantation. New York; Random House, 1941.

AL Book Collection

Moore, Idora McClellan, “Christmas on an Old Time Plantation by Idora McClellan Moore,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed November 8, 2026, https://www.alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8657.