Katherine Lanier Clarke papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Katherine Lanier Clarke papers
Creator: Clarke, Katherine Lanier, 1891-1962
Inclusive Dates: approximately 1890-1960
Language(s): English
Extent: 6.8 Linear Feet (8 document boxes, 3 oversized boxes)
Collection Number: ms1387
Repository: Hargrett Library
Abstract: The collection, primarily financial in nature, deals with Katherine Lanier Clarke's land holdings, and the estate of her mother who was daughter of one of the mayors of Savannah. A good portion of the colletcion contains correspondence regarding financial and family matters in the early 20th century. There is also some genealogy and a few pictures in the collection.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Katherine Lanier Clarke was for many years associated with the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Georgia. She was named State Specialist in Food Preservation. Mrs. Clarke left the bulk of her estate for the establishment of Lanier Gardens, a retirement community.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Katherine Lanier Clarke papers. MS 1387. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Fannie E. Lanier materials
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1	1	Correspondence, inventories, receipts, insurance policies, last will, etc., 1904-1937
1	2	Correspodence, last will, etc., 1925-1927
1	3	Correspondence, 1932
1	4	Correspondence, 1933 January-March
1	5	Correspondence, 1933 April-December
1	6	Correspondence, 1934
1	7	Correspondence, land recapitulation papers, 1935
1	8	Correspondence, 1936
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2	1	Correspondence, 1937
2	2	Correspondence, utility bills, tax collection, insurance policy, many receipts, 1938
2	3	Correspondence, utility bills, tax collection, insurance policies, receipts, 1939
2	4	Correspondence, furniture lists, 1940
2	5	Correspondence, termite control papers, house repair schematic, 1941
2	6	Correspondence, insurance policies, etc., 1942
2	7	Correspondence, 1943
2	8	Correspondence, insurance policies, checks, etc, 1945 - 1946
2	9	Correspondence, lists, Undated
2	10	Miscellaneous documents (bank statements, receipts, insurance policies, poem, etc)

 

Insurance documents
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3	1	1932
3	2	1933 - 36
3	3	1937 - 1938
3	4	1939
3	5	1942
3	6	1944
3	7	1947
3	8	1960

 

Personal materials
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4	1	Genealogy and Biography
4	2	Correspondence, Personal, 1916-1956
4	3	Investments
4	4	Miscellaneous
4	5	Miscellaneous
4	6	Passport
4	7	Pictures
4	8	Retirement
4	9	Travels
4	10	University of Georgia

 

Property records and land documents
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5	1	Property: Athens, Georgia - Lumpkin St.
5	2	Property: Clarkesville, Ga.
5	3	Property: Clayton, Ga.
5	4	Property: Dillard, Ga.
5	5-7	Property: Florida
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6	1	Property: Murray/Union Counties, Georgia
6	2	Property: Rabun County, Georgia
6	3-5	Property: Savannah, Georgia
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7	1	Skeffington Realty Co. (Savannah, Ga.), 1933 - 1946
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8	1	Skeffington Realty Co. (Savannah, Ga.), 1947 - 1952
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1		Land Tracts, etc.
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2		Land Tracts, etc.
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3		Land Tracts, etc.