University of Georgia student's letters

University of Georgia student's letters

Descriptive Summary

Title: University of Georgia student's letters
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1863 May
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 letters)
Collection Number: ms745
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

Collection Description

Historical Note

University High School was located on the present site of the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia. Willie C. was possibly a student at the University High School, since the University of Georgia suspended classes from October 1862 until January 1866 due to the War Between the States.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, May 3, 1863, "Dear Mother," signed "Willie"; dated Athens, May 9, 1863, "My Dear Mother," signed "Willie C.," (last name undecipherable). Letters regard why Willie hadn't written, parties, girls of Lucy Cobb Institute, church, and items he would like his mother to send.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

University of Georgia student's letters, ms745, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Letters, 1863 May

Special Collections Libraries
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641