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John Morgan Smith University of Georgia badge
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University of Georgia |
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Dates: |
circa 1859 |
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The collection consists of one college badge from the University of Georgia. It is capped by a five-pointed star, reads "Pro
Virtute et Patria," and dates from 1859.
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Identifier: |
ms1342 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Miscellaneous lapel buttons, pins and badges
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Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
1800-1999 |
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The collection consists of various lapel buttons, pins and badges from the 19th and 20th centuries, most are related to major
American political issues, with some pop culture items as well. Included are items related to the Confederacy, John F. Kennedy,
and Abraham Lincoln, among others.
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ms2818 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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William Holman Sorrells papers
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Sorrells, William Holman |
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Dates: |
1911-2008 |
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The majority of the collection dates from Sorrells' time at UGA. These items include 10 original debates prepared and presented
by Sorrells as well as photographs and other artifacts. In addition to materials from his school years, the collection contains
such items as a 50th class reunion badge and correspondence with Benjamin E. Mays in regards to Mays' 1968 eulogy at Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s funeral. Sorrells wife, Lola Ruth (McLeroy) Sorrells, is also represented in the 'The William Holman Sorrells
Papers". Mrs. Sorrells' Normal School diploma and a CD containing scans of her early 20th century "Memory Book" are found
in this collection.
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Identifier: |
UA0085 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Athens, Georgia artifacts
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1840s-1920s |
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The collection consists of ephemera and memorabilia related to Athens, Georgia. The collection includes: an acorn from the
Spanish Oak at the Botanical Garden, developed by University of Georgia Professor Mathus Ward near Finley Street in Athens;
gavel made from baluster of the Crawford W. Long House, Waddell Street, in Athens; badge celebrating the 47th Annual Session
of the Georgia Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias meeting in Athens 17-18 May 1916; green glass grape from lamp in the Costa
building; wooden shingle from the roof of the present Garden Club of Georgia Headquarters, formerly Phi Mu House and home
of Mary Lyndon, first dean of women at the University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1059 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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United Confederate Veterans/United Daughters of the Confederacy artifacts
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Creator: |
United Confederate Veterans |
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Dates: |
1898-1988 |
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The collection consists of 1. a poem on cork and leaflet "Confederate Cross of Honor" ; 2. metal dress hate badge of United
Confederate Veterans, Macon, Ga. ; 3. three reunion buttons (two with ribbons) for 1898 and 1909 conclaves and five associated
ribbons ; 4. United Daughters of the Confederacy small oval framed painting of Confederate flags, 1900 ; 5. souvenir poster
of the 44th annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans ; 6. gavel made of native cedar given to the U.D.C. president
general by the State of Arkansas ; 7. gavel made of wood from the home of Alexander H. Stephens and presented to the U.D.C
by Robert R. Gunn with typed sheet stating these facts.
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Identifier: |
ms1062 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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State Normal School materials
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1924-1951 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two albums 'The Crystal', 1924 and 1927 and a scrapbook orginally belonging to Elizabeth Berry
from Barnesville, Georgia. There are also programs, 2 sesquicentennial badges for UGA alumni day 1951, poem, "Shipmates",
receipts for various fees at school, news photo for senior class UGA 1926 and Normal School for 1926.
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Identifier: |
ms2876 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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