Harper lee

The Life of Nelle Harper Lee

By zoeling
  • Nelle Harper Lee Born

    born in Monroeville, Alabama to the parents of Amasa Coleman Lee and Frances Finch Lee
  • Befriended Truman Capote

    (Nt the exact date)Truman became a good friend to Nelle and went on to write the book "In Cold Blood."
  • Began at Monroe Country Highschool

    (Not exact date)
  • Enrolled in Huntington College as a full time student

    (Not The exact date) Was named Women's College of Alabama
  • Studied law at the University of Alabama

    (Not the exact date) from 1945 to 1949
  • Mother Frances Cunningham Finch Dies

    Always had mental problems.
  • Submitted manuscript of To Kill A Mockingbird to L. J. Lippencott Company

    This is not the exact date of the event and I am not sure the time of year but it was in 1957
  • To Kill A Mockingbird published

    To Kill A Mockingbird published
    Published by J. B. Lippincott
  • Won Pulitzer Prize for the book To Kill A Mockingbird

    Won Pulitzer Prize for the book To Kill A Mockingbird
  • Dad Amasa Coleman Lee dies

    Was 82 when he died
  • To kill A Mockingbird filming wrapps

    To kill A Mockingbird filming wrapps
    (Not the exat date but some time in early june)
  • To Kill A Mockingbird premieres in Hollywood

    To Kill A Mockingbird premieres in Hollywood
  • Film version of To Kill A Mockingbird nominated for 8 Academy Awards

    (Not the exact date but during the spring)
  • Gave one of her last interviews

  • Burnt her self in a kitchen accident

    The accident kept her from writing.
  • Friend Truman Capote dies

    Friend Truman Capote dies
    Became addicted to drugs and alcohol after the publication of his book "In Cold Blood." He drank to relieve all the stress to book had put on him.
  • 30th anniversary of To Kill A Mockingbird