Henry Holcombe Tucker diaries, 1870, 1877

Summary

Creator:

Tucker, Henry H. (Henry Holcombe), 1819-1898

Date:

1870, 1877

Extent:

1 folder(s) (2 diaries)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Henry Holcombe Tucker diaries, ms 1620. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two diaries of Henry Holcombe Tucker for 1870 and 1877. The 1870 diary, kept by Tucker while at Mercer University (Penfield, Georgia), contains notes on sermons Tucker gave, family news, events at Mercer, gardening, purchases, and accounts relating to his Georgia taxes. The 1877 diary Tucker maintained while at the University of Georgia (Athens) and it includes notes on lectures Tucker gave, family news, and financial accounts.

Biographical / historical:

Henry Holcombe Tucker (1819-1898) was a clergyman, educator, President of Mercer, and the Chancellor of the University of Georgia (1874-1878).

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Diaries.

Names:

Mercer University
University of Georgia

Preferred citation:

Henry Holcombe Tucker diaries, ms 1620. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.