Bobbie Ann Mason (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
Biography
Bobbie Ann Mason was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, on May 1, 1940. Her parents, Wilburn A. and Christianna Lee Mason, operated a small dairy farm, and Mason's writing frequently reflects this rural heritage. Mason did farm chores but also explored popular culture. In 1954, she became the national president of the Hilltoppers fan club and attended concerts by this musical group throughout the South and Midwest. As editor and chief author of Hilltopper Topics, the fan club newsletter, Mason also displayed an early interest in writing.
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