Walter Barnard Hill collection, 1862-1933
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hill, Walter B. (Walter Barnard), 1851-1905
- Date:
- 1862-1933
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet 1 document box, 1 half box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Walter Barnard Hill collection, ms3274, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a diary, letters, photographs, receipts, writings, scrapbooks, legal documents and other material. The letters (1871-1905) refer to both family and business matters. The diary (1879-1883) was kept by Hill and his wife Sallie. One of the scrapbooks concerns prohibition and the other includes material about George R. Barker. The collection also includes a will of Catlett Campbell and other legal documents regarding him.
- Biographical / historical:
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Walter Barnard Hill (1851-1905) was a Georgia lawyer and educator, and chancellor of the University of Georgia (1899-1905) until his death. He was born in Talbotton, Georgia, received three college degrees, and practiced law in Macon, Georgia, before becoming chancellor at UGA.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Walter Barnard Hill collection, ms3274, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.