John Jones Gresham writings, 1830-1835

Summary

Creator:

Gresham, John Jones, 1812-1891

Date:

1830-1835

Extent:

2 folder(s) (2 notebooks)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Jones Gresham writings, ms 1488. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two notebooks containing writings of John Jones Gresham. The larger volume contains orations delivered at exhibitions and events at the University of Georgia (1830-1833). Reversing the book, Gresham wrote Moot questions, notes, and accounts of money received and paid out (1835). The smaller volume includes Gresham's valedictory speech delivered at his graduation from the University of Georgia in 1833 (which is also included in the larger volume).

Biographical / historical:

John Jones Gresham (1812-1891) was born in Burke County, Georgia. Gresham graduated from the University of Georgia in 1833, studied law under William T. Gould of Augusta, Georgia, and was admitted to the Georgia bar at Waynesboro in 1834.

For more information, see GRESHAM, John Jones, 1812-1891 at Centennial Alumni Catalog online.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Speeches.
Writing.

Names:

University of Georgia
Gresham, John Jones, 1812-1891 -- Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.

Preferred citation:

John Jones Gresham writings, ms 1488. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.