Richard LeConte Anderson genealogical papers, circa 1930-1981

Summary

Creator:
Anderson, Richard LeConte, 1902-
Date:
circa 1930-1981
Extent:
18.4 Linear Feet (43 document boxes, 1 oversized box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Richard LeConte Anderson genealogical papers. MS 1986. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of notes, clippings, photographs, correspondence and other information pertaining to the LeConte and allied families (including the Anderson, Hollifield and Perkins families) that formed the basis of Richard LeConte Anderson's three volume work on his family's genealogy. The book was published shortly after his death in 1981.

Biographical / historical:

"Noted for their contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century Georgia, the LeContes originally prospered as rice and cotton planters in Liberty County and later earned recognition for their scientific work."

For more information, see the article LeConte Family in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Arrangement:

Arranged in alphabetical order.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Richard LeConte Anderson genealogical papers. MS 1986. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.