Lucy O. Woodall Nicholson papers, 1862-1968

Summary

Creator:
Nicholson, Lucy O. Woodall and Sibley family
Date:
1862-1968
Extent:
2.8 Linear Feet (7 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Lucy O. Woodall Nicholson papers, MS 1892. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, ledgers, photographs, recipes, legal documents, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, etc, related to Lucy Nicholson. Part of the correspondence is from the Sibley family. Other documents relate to the Sibley family, Madison G. Nicholson, and the Ladies Garden Club of Athens. An unidentified account of the Civil War is also included.

Biographical / historical:

Lucy Nicholson was a prominent citizen of Athens, Georgia. She was involved in civic and social activities. An avid gardener, she served as President of the Ladies' Garden Club of Athens, American's first Garden Club founded in 1891. She was married to Madison G. Nicholson.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Lucy O. Woodall Nicholson papers, MS 1892. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.