Rev. James Shannon family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Rev. James Shannon family papers
Creator: Shannon family
Inclusive Dates: 1823-1864
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.1 Linear Feet 2 document boxes, 1 half box, 1 oversized folder
Collection Number: ms2472
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

James Shannon (1799-1859), educator and clergyman, in 1857 married Frances Cary Moore, daughter of Alsa and Frances Tabb Cary Moore of Athens, Georgia. Shannon was professor of Ancient Languages, University of Georgia (1830-1835); President of the College of Louisiana (1835-1840); President of Bacon College, Harrodsburg, Kentucky (1840-1850); President of University of Missouri (1850-1856); and President of Christian University, Canton, Missouri (1856-1859).

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, sermons, a diary of sermons preached, essays and writings, and addresses and speeches. The collection also includes reminiscences of Rev. James Shannon written by his daughter, Cornelia Shannon White; photographs, newspaper clippings, and genealogical materials on the Shannon family.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Rev. James Shannon family papers, ms2472, 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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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Biographical, Geneological

 

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Reminiscences of Rev. Shannon

 

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Annotated Transcriptions of Correspondence

 

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Letters of Rev. Shannon

 

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Letters of Mrs. Shannon

 

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Moore and Shannon Family Correspondence

 

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Records of Reverend Shannon's Collegiate Service

 

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Sermons by Reverend Shannon

 

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Speeches, Addresses given by Reverend Shannon

 

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Book of Essays on Language Notebooks

 

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Miscellaneous Writings of Reverend Shannon (some incomplete)

 

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Miscellaneous Notes of Reverend Shannon

 

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Material pertaining to Moore and Shannon families

 

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Photographs

 

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Newspaper Clippings

 

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Reminiscences by and Diary of Cornelia Shannon White

 

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Papers, Correspondence

 

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Photographs

 

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Culver-Stockton College

 

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Certificate of appointment, 1856