John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies)


Descriptive Summary
Title: John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies)
Creator: Slaton, John M.
Inclusive Dates: 1883, 1886
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 letters)
Collection Number: ms557
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

John Marshall Slaton (1866-1955) was the son of William Franklin and Nancy Martin Slaton and husband of Sally Francis Grant. He was a University of Georgia student and then Governor of Georgia (1913-1915).

For more information, see the article John M. Slaton (1866-1955) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, Georgia, October 4, 1883, "Dear Father," from "J. M. Slaton," regarding Slaton's living arrangements and dormitories at the University of Georgia (typewritten copy); dated Athens, Georgia, March 7, 1886, "Major W. F. Slaton," signed "John M. Slaton," regarding the University of Georgia (photocopy).