Hankinson family papers, 1824-1903
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hankinson family
- Date:
- 1824-1903
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Hankinson family papers, ms196, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of papers of the family of Stephen Hankinson and Mary C. Speights from 1824-1903. Papers include a marriage bond between Hankinson and Speights, the will of Hankinson, papers concerning the ownership of people who were enslaved, and correspondence to Lee Starke Schieffelin and Corneille S. Schieffelin. The collection also includes a copy of The language of flowers, "property of Marie Essie Hankinson," an autograph book presented to Marie Essie Hankinson, and two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings with poems and concerning current events.
- Custodial history:
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Gift of Miss Marie J. Hulbert.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Hankinson family papers, ms196, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.