Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers, 1842-1930

Summary

Creator:

Davisson, Robert

Date:

1842-1930

Extent:

5 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers, ms334, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of and regarding Augusta and Washington County, Georgia, collected by Robert Davisson, dating 1842-1930. Augusta papers include correspondence to and from the Mayor and City Council concerning topics such as the town clock, opening a bar early morning, permission of a colored church to hold night services, pay roll, the fire department, coffin for a child, et cetera. Washington County papers include court documents; estate papers of Daniel Harris; and correspondence between the State School Commissioner, J.R. Lewis and the County Superintendent, H.N. Hollifield.

Arrangement:

Arranged by topic.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

African American churches
Estate records.
Court records.
Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers, ms334, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.