William Harden family papers

William Harden family papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: William Harden family papers
Creator: Harden family
Inclusive Dates: 1826-1936
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 Linear Feet 2 document boxes
Collection Number: ms2349
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

William Harden (1844-1936) was a historian and author. He was the son of Edward Jenkins Harden (1813-1873), a judge, and were both of Savannah, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, legal documents, genealogical materials, clippings, as well as speeches and writings of William Harden. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence to William Harden or Judge Edward J. Harden. Included are a series of letters from George Michael Troup to Dr. W.C. Daniels writing from Milledgeville, Georgia and Washington, D.C. discussing state rights, Georgia land surveys, public education, tariffs, the nullification issue, and Indian affairs.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

William Harden family papers, ms2349, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.


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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11P.26 A & B Gp. 3 , 1900-1916 ( 32 item(s) )
 
12P.26 A & B Gp. 3, 1788-1881 ( 12 item(s) )
 
13P.29, 30, 31,-Gp. 3, 1857-1935
 
14P.32-GP.3, 1851-1951
 
15P.33-GP.3 - Notes, 1880-1899
 
16Envelopes, Notes
 
boxfolder
21P. 3, 4, 5 Wills & Dec. GR.3, 1848, 1875, 1894
 
22P.1, 2, 2A GP.3, 1800-1915
 
23P.6-Nell Harden Correspondence GR.3
 
24P.7.8-GP.3- John Maxwell Harden
 
25P.9-13-GR.3 Edw. T. Harden
 
26P.14, 15, 15- GR.3 Anna (Harden) Morse
 
28P.P. 20-26 GP.3 Wm. Harden of Sav. 10F2
 
27P.17, 18, 19- GR.3

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