The Wesley Oak photograph, 1871

Summary

Creator:

Riddle

Date:

1871

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 photograph

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

The Wesley Oak photograph, ms2133, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a sepia toned photograph titled The Wesley Oak, by Riddle, April 19, 1871 (copyright secured May 1871). The photography portrays Bishop George F. Pierce, Bishop William M. Wightman, and Reverend L. Pierce standing under the tree where John and Charles Wesley preached when Georgia was in her Colonial state.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Sepia prints.

Names:

Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884 -- Photographs
Pierce, L. (Levi), 1799-1875 -- Photographs
Wightman, William M. (William May), 1808-1882 -- Photographs

Preferred citation:

The Wesley Oak photograph, ms2133, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.