Lucy Cobb Institute records, 1857-1931

Summary

Creator:

Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.)

Date:

1857-1931

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Lucy Cobb Institute records, ms 1589, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of records of the Lucy Cobb Institute of Athens, Georgia from 1857-1931. Records include a record book containing stock accounts, minutes of the Trustees of the Lucy Cobb Institute, cash accounts, and the articles of agreement for forming a joint stock company to operate a select female high school in Athens. Loose material in the collection includes legal documents, financial records, correspondence, and minutes.

Biographical / historical:

Lucy Cobb Institute, a female educational institution located in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia.

For more information, see the article Lucy Cobb Institute in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Women -- Education -- Georgia.
Private schools -- Georgia.
School management and organization -- Georgia.
Minutes (administrative records)

Preferred citation:

Lucy Cobb Institute records, ms 1589, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.