1977 Press Photo Dr. Virginia Spencer Carr chats with Dr. Richard Watson Jr.

Dr. Virginia Spencer Carr, left, professor of English at Columbus College, Columbus, Ga., was presented with the Simkins Award Thursday night for her book "The Lonely Hunter: The Biography of Carson McCullers," at the meeting of the Southern Historical Association at the Grant Hotel. With Dr. Carr is the association's president, Dr. Richard L. Watson Jr.

Photo is dated 1977.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.