Oconee Hill Cemetery papers, 1910-1968

Summary

Creator:

McHatton, Thomas Hubbard

Date:

1910-1968

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Oconee Hill Cemetery papers, ms2194, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of notices, horticultural information and copies of deeds. Included is a detailed report from Dr. McHatton, who tried to interest Athenians in some plan of permanent care and beautification of the cemetery.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. T.H. McHatton was the first head of the Department of Horticulture and served as head for 42 years (1908 to 1950). He was elected and served as President of the American Society for Horticultural Science (1930-31), the only Georgian to be so honored. University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences - T.H. McHatton Horticulture Department Endowment Fund http://www.hort.uga.edu/Dept_Info/endowments/THMcHatton.htm (Retrieved May 12, 2009)

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Landscape protection -- Georgia -- Athens.
Cemeteries -- Georgia.
Reports.
Business records.
Deeds.

Names:

Oconee Hill Cemetery (Athens, Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Oconee Hill Cemetery papers, ms2194, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.