John L. Tison papers, 1891-1934

Summary

Creator:
Tison, John L. (John Laurence), 1876-
Date:
1891-1934
Extent:
5 Linear Feet (9 document boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 oversized folder A, 1 oversized folder B)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John L. Tison papers. MS 1658. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of John L. Tison of Cedar Grove, Georgia from 1891-1934. Includes correspondence, deeds, indentures, notebooks, sermons, and speeches. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence (1900-1910) to John L. Tison from his mother, Arabella, and brother Sidney which discusses family matters, religion, and social events.

Biographical / historical:

John Lawrence Tison (b. 1876), lawyer and layman minister of the Episcopal Church, son of Catherine Arabella Tison (b. 1833), married Elsie Storey, resided in Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John L. Tison papers. MS 1658. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.