Mary Nisbet Branham album, 1856-1866

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Branham, Mary Nisbet
Date:
1856-1866
Extent:
1 folder(s) (2 items)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Mary Nisbet Branham album, ms 1383. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a memory book inscribed "Presented to Miss Mary N. Branham by Emilie Czurda on Christmas Eve 1856." The album contains scores and music lyrics by Vincent Czurda and Harry Lynden Flash, poems, and quotes written by friends and family in and around Eatonton, Georgia. Also included in the collection is a marriage license of Mary Branham to Samuel Dunlap, Jr., 1859.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Nisbet Branham lived in Eatonton, Georgia, and was the sister of Joel Branham, a prominent Eatonton citizen. In December, 1859, Mary Branham was married to Samuel Dunlap, Jr.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Mary Nisbet Branham album, ms 1383. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.