E. Merton Coulter pamphlet collection, 1830-1989

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Coulter, E. Merton (Ellis Merton), 1890-1981
Date:
1830-1989
Extent:
17 Linear Feet 42 document boxes, 1 half box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

E. Merton Coulter pamphlet collection, ms2334, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains pamphlets arranged alphabetically by subject heading. The collection primarily deals with topics pertaining to Georgia and the south. The subject headings incliude WWI, American history, railroads, and biography and historiography sections.

Biographical / historical:

Ellis Merton Coulter (1890-1981) was born in Catawba County, North Carolina. He studied at the University of North Carolina and the University of Wisconsin, then began teaching at the University of Georgia in 1919. He became head of the history department in 1941 and retired as professor emeritus in 1958.

Arrangement:

Arranged by subject heading, alphabetically.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

E. Merton Coulter pamphlet collection, ms2334, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.