E. Merton Coulter personal papers, 1898-1981, bulk 1912-1979

Summary

Creator:
Coulter, E. Merton (Ellis Merton), 1890-1981
Date:
1898-1981, bulk 1912-1979
Extent:
55.15 Linear Feet (113 document boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 carton, 1 oversized folder B, 2 oversized folders A)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

E. Merton Coulter personal papers, ms 1710. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of personal papers of E. Merton Coulter from 1898-1981. The papers include correspondence, clippings, diaries, financial records (1920-1977), lecture notes, student papers, grade books (1914-1958), and writings of others, as well as printed material, photographs, and slides pertaining to Georgia or Coulter's travels abroad. The correspondence (1898-1981) includes carbons (1946-1979) of Coulter's outgoing letters and incoming correspondence to Coulter from scholars, publishers, and former students. The correspondence reflects Coulter's activities at the University of Georgia (1919-1958); the publication of his books and articles; his activities with the American Historical Association, the Southern Historical Association, and the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission; and his association with various historians. The most extensive group of correspondence (1929-1965) is with Roland M. Harper of the University of Alabama.

The diaries (1910-1981, with gaps) contain often lengthy but sporadic entries describing Coulter's travels, his writings, his opinion of Georgia politics, and his daily activities. After 1952, the entries become very brief and focus on his daily activities.

Biographical / historical:

Ellis Merton Coulter (1890-1981), was an author, educator at the University of Georgia (1919-1958) and head of the History Dept. (1941-1958).

For more information, see the article E. Merton Coulter (1890-1981) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

E. Merton Coulter personal papers, ms 1710. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.