Thomas family papers, 1849-1942, bulk 1872-1893
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Thomas family
- Date:
- 1849-1942, bulk 1872-1893
- Extent:
- 2 Linear Feet 4 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Thomas family papers, ms2388, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence, receipts, photographs, printed material, and legal documents. Most of the letters discuss social events and news of family or friends but a few mention U.S. politics, particularly the 1876 Presidential election; George Dudley Thomas' law practice; plantation management; and the cotton market.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Cotton trade -- Georgia.
Farm management -- Georgia.
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1876.
Lawyers -- Georgia.
Practice of law -- Georgia. - Names:
- DuBose family
Thomas, Peninah W.
Thomas, Katie Morton
Thomas, Stevens
Thomas, Pina
Safford, Thomas
Thomas, George Dudley, 1857-1895 - Places:
- Athens (Ga.) -- Social life and customs.
United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Thomas family papers, ms2388, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.