Robert Goodwin Mitchell papers, 1833-1885, bulk 1861-1864

Summary

Creator:
Mitchell, Robert Goodwin, 1843-1926
Date:
1833-1885, bulk 1861-1864
Extent:
1 Linear Feet 2 document boxes, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert Goodwin Mitchell papers, ms2212, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence between Mitchell and Nettie Fondren during his service with the 29th Georgia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Mitchell served mainly in Georgia and along the coast. His letters describe the evacuation of Savannah (Ga.), the battle of Chickamauga (Ga.), the siege of Chattanooga (Tenn.), and the Atlanta Campaign. Nettie's letters, many written from the Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.), describe life during the Civil War and news of family and friends. The collection also contains correspondence from other family members or friends, photographs, and a scrapbook containing clippings pertaining to the lives of Robert and Nettie after the war.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Goodwin Mitchell (1843-1926) was a soldier with Company B of the 29th Georgia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War, he married Nettie (Amaretta) Fondren (1845-1929) in 1864 and resided in Thomasville, Georgia.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type and in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Robert Goodwin Mitchell papers, ms2212, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.