William Tappan Thompson papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: William Tappan Thompson papers
Creator: Thompson, William Tappan, 1812-1882
Inclusive Dates: 1847-1881
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 document box
Collection Number: ms2684
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

William Tappan Thompson (1812-1882), author and journalist, of Georgia; wrote under pseudonym Major Joseph Jones.

For more information, see the article William Tappan Thompson in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection contains Thompson's correspondence during the time during which he served as editor of the Savannah Daily Morning News, personal correspondence to his wife Caroline while on business trips, business correspondence concerning his literary and journalistic career, notes and writings produced by Thompson including his first published novel, Major Jones' Courtship.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Gift of Dan Jardine, 1989.

Preferred Citation

William Tappan Thompson papers, ms2684, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2010 January 28.

General Notes

Available on microfilm: Augusta Mirror, "Major Jones in Europe."

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Biographical Information
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1	1	Biographical Information-Thesis
1	2	Biographical Information

 

2. Personal Correspondence
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1	3	1847 December 31
1	4	1865 July 26
1	5	1867 May 27
1	6	1867 June
1	7	1867 July 14
1	8	1867 July 17
1	9	1867 August
1	10	1871 1874 1876
1	11	1877 March
1	12	1877 May 14
1	13	1877 July
1	14	1877 August
1	15	1880
1	16	1881 April 28

 

3. Business Correspondence
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1	17	1865 March 20
1	18	1866 January 25
1	19	1867 December 6
1	20	1868
1	21	Stephens, 1871
1	22	1872 January-July
1	23	Gordon, Harris, 1872 September-October
1	24	Gordon, 1872 November
1	25	Gordon, 1873
1	26	Gordon, Stephens, 1874
1	27	Gordon, Stephens, 1875
1	28	1876
1	29	1877
1	30	Gordon, 1878
1	31	Gordon, 1880

 

4. Personal Papers
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1	32	Correspondence, Undated
1	33	Travel Notes
1	34	Travel Writing-Newspaper Clippings
1	35	Writings
1	36	Writings By Other People
1	37	Drawings for "Major Jones' Courtship"
1	38	Misc.-"Major Jones' Courtship"
1	39	Business Receipts
1	40	Newspaper Clippings
1	41	Envelopes