Sarah Cobb Baxter collection, 1900-1967

Summary

Creator:
Baxter, Sarah Spalding Cobb, 1882-1973
Date:
1900-1967
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Sarah Cobb Baxter collection, ms 1248, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of newspaper clippings, writings by Mrs. Baxter, and ephemeral material relating chiefly to the various members of the Cobb family. In addition, there are some letters of Howell N. Cobb, Judge Howell Cobb, and Mr. and Mrs. William McKinley Cobb as well as a large number of photographs. The collection also includes a facsimile of the masonic documents showing the initiation, passing, and raising of George Washington.

Biographical / historical:

Sarah Cobb Baxter was the daughter of Judge Howell Cobb and Mary McKinley Cobb of Athens, Georgia, and granddaughter of General Howell Cobb. She was married to Richard Bolling Baxter of Sparta, but spent most of her life in Athens.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Sarah Cobb Baxter collection, ms 1248, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.