George Horkan family letters, 1893-1908, bulk 1897-1899

Summary

Creator:

Horkan family

Date:

1893-1908, bulk 1897-1899

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

George Horkan family letters, ms3190, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence written to George A. Horkan from family members in Georgia, Texas, California, the Yukon, and Ireland, from 1893-1908. Correspondence from J.F. Horkan mainly describe Horkan's business dealings. Correspondence from William Horkan describe his business attempts and wanderings. Correspondence from P.D. Horkan, on P.D. Horkan and Co. Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Augusta, Georgia letterhead, contain news of family and business matters. Correspondence from Horkan's mother, sister, and niece relay family news. The letter dated Swinford, December 30, 1896, "My dear son, George," signed "From your fond and dying mother, Margreat Horkan," was written from Margreat's deathbed, and includes a note from Horkan's sister, Mary.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Businessmen -- Georgia.
Businessmen.
Correspondence

Names:

Horkan family -- Correspondence

Places:

California.

Preferred citation:

George Horkan family letters, ms3190, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.