Rountree family papers, 1860-1980

Summary

Creator:

Rountree family

Date:

1860-1980

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Rountree family papers, ms2905, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters, deeds, plats, insurance policies, canceled checks, receipts, and other papers concerning the Rountree family that lived in the vicinity of Twin City, Georgia (formerly Graymont and Summit). Included are a few papers regarding the service of Dent Rountree in World War I. Also there are a number of colorful cards, dating from the early 1900's, that advertise businesses in the Georgia towns of Graymont, Augusta, Macon, and Atlanta and several towns outside of Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Dent Rountree was a soldier who served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was married to Eker Rountree. Both resided in Georgia for a considerable time, and the collection shows the culture and society of several Georgian towns during the early 20th century.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Insurance policies -- Georgia.
Land tenure -- Georgia.
Finance, Personal -- Georgia.
Checks -- Georgia.
Advertising -- Georgia
World War, 1914-1918.
Deeds -- Georgia.
Family papers.
Plats (maps)

Names:

Rountree family -- Correspondence
Rountree, Dent

Places:

Georgia -- Surveys.

Preferred citation:

Rountree family papers, ms2905, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.