Andrew Lipscomb family bible, 1850-1859
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Date:
- 1850-1859
- Extent:
- 0.6 Linear Feet 1 card file box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Andrew Lipscomb family bible, ms2969, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a bible that belonged to Andrew Lipscomb and his family from the mid-19th century.
- Biographical / historical:
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Andrew A. Lipscomb (1816-1890) was Chancellor of the University of Georgia from 1860 to 1874. Lipscomb was also a minister in the Methodist Protestant Church and the founder of the Metropolitan Institute for Young Ladies in Montgomery, Alabama. After leaving the University in 1874, he taught at Vanderbilt and later returned to Athens where he wrote and lectured for the rest of his life. -- From "Andrew A. Lipscomb," University of Georgia Presidents' Exhibit at http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/pexhibit/presiden/lipscom.html'
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Andrew Lipscomb family bible, ms2969, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.