Literary Regionalism is an interesting and challenging subject. Yet during the time of the Old Northwest many literary figures took on the task of writing down everything from the history of the Old Northwest to the environment slowly being changed by settlement of the region. Three key literary figures during this time were Timothy Flint, James Hall, and William D. Gallagher. Each one of these men not only contributed to the overall character of the immerging midwestern culture but also publicize it for the whole United States to read.
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Timothy Flint (1780-1840)
Timothy Flint is best known for his missionary work and his literary works
James Hall (1793-1868)
James Hall is known for founding the first Illinois Historical Society (The Antiquarian and Historical Society of Illinois) and founding the first monthly review in Illinois (The Illinois Monthly Review).
William D. Gallagher (1808-1894)
William D. Gallagher is known for his many poems written about the Old Northwest and his editing of and writing in the many newspapers and magazines of the time period.
Periodicals edited, created, or contributed to by Timothy Flint, William D. Gallagher, and James Hall
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