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Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908
1848-1908
Joel Chandler Harris; December 9, 1848-July 3, 1908; American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist; best known for his collection of Uncle Remus stories; led two professional lives: as the editor and journalist known as Joe Harris; as Joel Chandler Harris, fiction writer and folklorist; wrote many 'Brer Rabbit' stories from the African-American oral tradition.