Semmes Hardware Company papers, Savannah, Georgia, 1915-1929, 1968-1973

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1915-1929, 1968-1973
Extent:
15 Linear Feet 8 cartons, 1 document box, 1 oversized box, 8 volumes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Semmes Hardware Company papers, Savannah, Georgia, ms2197, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of four oversized cash receipt books, 1968-1973 and four freight receipt and stock record books, dating from ca. 1915-1920s from the Semmes Hardware Company in Savannah, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Raphael Thomas Semmes, the nephew of the Confederate Admiral Raphael Semmes, was born and raised in Canton, Mississippi. He worked in the hardware business for Tommey, Gregg & Beck, later Beck & Gregg, and most recently Genuine Hardware Co. Mr. Semmes then moved to Savannah, and set up his own business, R.T. Semmes and Company in 1896, later incorporated in 1901 as Semmes Hardware Company. In 1983 the business was sold to a firm based in North Carolina.

Arrangement:

This collection is unarranged, but a container listing has been provided to facilitate access.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Semmes Hardware Company papers, Savannah, Georgia, ms2197, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.