Robert Cannady research material on George Mathews, 1954-1957
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Cannady, Robert Bruce
- Date:
- 1954-1957
- Extent:
- 0.6 Linear Feet (1 folder, 1 box)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Robert Cannady research material on George Mathews, ms33, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of research material used by Robert Bruce Cannaday to write his Master's thesis titled The public life of George Mathews in Georgia, in 1957. Materials include photocopies of proclamations and correspondence signed or written by George Mathews, Georgia Bounty Land Grants by Alex M. Hitz, and Cannaday's biographical research notecards on Mathews. The collection also includes correspondence addressed to Cannady from the Georgia Historical Society, Office of Ordinary of Richmond County, Virginia State Library, and Virginia Historical Society. Correspondence regards Cannaday's request for information concerning George Mathews.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Governors -- Georgia -- History.
- Names:
- Mathews, George, 1739-1812
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Robert Cannady research material on George Mathews, ms33, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.