De Renne Confederate States of America collection, 1844-1915, bulk 1860-1880
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Alexander, Edward Porter, 1835-1910, Hardee, William Joseph, 1815-1873, and Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
- Date:
- 1844-1915, bulk 1860-1880
- Extent:
- 0.25 Linear Feet 47 folders
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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De Renne Confederate States of America collection, ms 1135. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of miscellaneous correspondences and photographs collected by the De Renne family that pertain to a variety of individuals who were active participants in the cause of the Confederacy. The collection includes some correspondence written during the civil war, but the majority is letters of reminiscence and anecdotes from the post-war period. Correspondences are from: Edward Porter Alexander, William J. Hardee, Benjamin Harvey Hill, James Longstreet, Alexander Hamilton Stephens, and Robert Toombs.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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De Renne Confederate States of America collection, ms 1135. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.