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

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).


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies), ms557, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence
University of Georgia -- Student housing
University of Georgia -- Students

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Letters