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Kenneth Coleman papers

Kenneth Coleman papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Kenneth Coleman papers
Creator: Coleman, Kenneth
Creator: Temple, Sarah Blackwell Gober
Inclusive Dates: circa 1950s-1960s
Language(s): English
Extent: 7.4 Linear Feet (11 document boxes, 6 card boxes)
Collection Number: ms78
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

"Kenneth Coleman, professor of history at the University of Georgia in Athens was the preeminent authority of his generation on colonial and revolutionary Georgia. He wrote what is probably the most widely read history of the state, Georgia History in Outline (1955), which has been revised many times and remains in print." -- "Kenneth Coleman (1916-1999)" New Georgia Encyclopedia.

For more information, see the article Kenneth Coleman (1916-1999) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the typescript; first, second and final draft, footnotes and appendix, and bibliography of "The American Revolution in Georgia" published by the University of Georgia Press in 1958. Also included is the original manuscript of Dr. Coleman's book "Confederate Athens" including his resource notes, correspondence, reproduction of papers in other repositories, printed material, revisions, rough drafts, bibliography, preface and typescript of the complete book. It was published by the University of Georgia Press in 1968. In addition, over 8000 manuscript sheets and cards of notes assembled for the writing of "Georgia Journeys" with Sarah Gober Temple, published in 1961.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Kenneth Coleman papers, ms78, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Kenneth Coleman in 1961, 1973.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Athens (Ga.) -- History.
Bibliographies.
Correspondence
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Georgia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
Manuscripts for publication.
Research notes.
Typescripts.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Confederate Athens, Kenneth Coleman

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1Chapter I
1Chapter II
1Chapter III
1Chapter IV
1Chapter V
1Chapter VI
1Chapter VII
1Chapter VIII
1Chapter IX
1Chapter X
1Chapter XI
1Footnotes
1Preface and Chapters I, III, IV (2), and V
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2Resource Notes
2Correspondence
2Wm. F. Mitchell Papers University of North Carolina (Photocopies)
2Benjamin C. Yancey University of North Carolina (Photocopies)
2Working Notes
2Georgia Department of Archives and History (Photocopies)
2Miscellaneous Printed Material
2University of Georgia Libraries Ms. #403 (Photocopy)
2Confederate Athens: revisions and suggestions
2Confederate Athens: documents
2Confederate Athens: prices
2Bibliography
2Errors
2Typescript
 

2. Georgia Journeys, Kenneth Coleman and Sarah Gober Temple



2.1 Notes, Subjects & Individuals

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1Arrivals
1Brownfield, John
1Bathurst, Sir Francis
1Bradley, William
1Christie, Thomas
1DeRenne Collection
1DeRenne Collection-Books
1Duche, Andrew
1Ewen, William
1Fallowfield, John
1Fitzwater, Joseph
1Graham, Patrick
1Habersham, James
1Horton, William
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2Jones, Thomas
2Jones, Noble
2Lacy, Roger, Hetheringtons and Ph. Bishop
2Letters
2Lot Numbers
2Mercer, Samuel
2Milledge, John
2Mackay, Patrick
2Mouse, Lucy
2Musgrove, Mary
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3Norris, William
3Oglethorpe
3Parker, Henry
3Parkers, Robert
3Phillips Collection
3Quincy, Samuel
3Schedule of Letters
3The Scotch
3Stephens, Thomas
3Stephens, William
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4Terry, John
4Tomo-chi-chi
4Wesley, Charles
4Whitefield, George
4Watson, Joseph
4Russell, William
4Representations, Remonstrances, Petitions, etc.
4Wesley, John
4Whitefield, George
4British Transcripts
4 Daily Advertiser
4Force Transcripts
4Georgia Gazette, etc.
4Grants, etc.
4Library of Congress, Misc. books
4South Carolina Gazette
4Georgia Miscellany
4Ms. Preface Notes, folder 1
4Ms. Preface Notes, folder 2
4Ms. Preface Notes, folder 3
4Ms. Preface Notes, folder 4
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5Ms. Folder 5
5Ms. Folder 6
5Typescript, Chapters 1-3
5Typescript, Chapters 4-7
5Typescript, Chapters 8-11
5Typescript, Chapters 12-Epilogue
5Bibliography
5Footnotes
5Proofs, Chapters 1-3
5Proofs, Chapters 4-6
5Proofs, Chapters 7-9
5Proofs, Chapters 10-13
5Proofs, Chapters 14-End



2.2 Cards

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6The State of the Colony, 1732-1739
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7The State of the Colony, 1740-1747
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8The State of the Colony, 1748-1781
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9The Ann's passengers, Embarkations & Arrivals
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10Individuals-References
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11Subjects-Miscellaneous
 

3. Notes on the State of the Colony

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12Temple, Sarah Gober Notes on the State of the Colony, 1732 -1739
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13Temple, Sarah Gober Notes on the State of the Colony, 1740 - 1747
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14Temple, Sarah Gober Notes on the State of the Colony, 1748 - 1781
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15Temple, Sarah Gober Notes on Embarkations and Arrivals
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16Temple, Sarah Gober Notes on Individuals - References
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17Temple, Sarah Gober Notes on Misc. Subjects