The Columbia branch library hosted artifacts from the life and service of Lt. James Wooten during the month of August. These artifacts, including personal effects, commendations, and other paraphernalia, tell the story of Columbia’s own Lt. James Wooten — from bright local scholar to American hero in World War I to impetus for literary activism. You can read more about Lt. James Wooten, his family, and their lasting literary legacy in the Columbia Daily Herald article from August 2021.
Lt. Wooten Artifacts on Display in August
