Wymberley Jones De Renne book lists, 1906

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
De Renne, Wymberley Jones, 1853-1916
Date:
1906
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Wymberley Jones De Renne book lists, ms2745, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of several lists of books wanted by Wymberley Jones De Renne. Upon comprising book lists, De Renne sent them to prominent dealers.

Biographical / historical:

Wymberley Jones De Renne (1853-1916), much like his father, George Wymberley Jones De Renne, collected books relating to Georgia's history. His library comprised of mainly historical works, supplemented by a large collection of Georgia governmental and institutional publications, legal codes, digests, session laws, maps, pamphlets, and newspapers.

For more information, see the article De Renne Family in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Wymberley Jones De Renne book lists, ms2745, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.