Eugene LeHardy diary, 1851-1853

Summary

Creator:
LeHardy, Eugene, -1874
Date:
1851-1853
Extent:
2 folder(s)
Language:
French
Preferred citation:

Eugene LeHardy diary, ms1046, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a diary of Eugene LeHardy, written at Rome, Georgia, from 1851 to 1853. Written entirely in French, LeHardy details his work surveying a railroad line between Rome, Georgia and Jacksonville, Alabama, probably the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company. Also includes comments on business affairs, farming and gardening, fruit growing, weather, and an interesting passage on an exhibition of the Etowah Agricultural and Mechanical Association.

Biographical / historical:

Eugene LeHardy (d. 1874), civil engineer, chief engineer for the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company, was born in Belgium and resided in Rome, Georgia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Eugene LeHardy diary, ms1046, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.