Franklin family papers, 1800-1969

Summary

Creator:

Franklin family

Date:

1800-1969

Extent:

1 Linear Feet 2 document boxes

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Franklin family papers, ms3371, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, including letters between Franklin and Sheriff F. M. Garner of Upson County. Garner was a relative, and they corresponded about Franklin's efforts to set up his practice. There is also genealogical information about the Franklin family and related families such as the Patrick, Pullin, Hiram, and Lawson families. Photographs of the Franklin family are included, 2 of which were taken by the Griffin photographers R. J. Deane and H. L. Deane.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Robert A. Franklin was a dentist. His family started the Franklin Buggy Company, and he attended the University of Maryland Dental School. Franklin served in the Canal Zone.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Genealogy.
Police -- Georgia -- Upson County -- Correspondence.
Correspondence

Names:

Patrick family
Franklin family
Lawson family
Pullen family
Garner, F. M., sheriff -- Correspondence
Franklin, Robert A. -- Correspondence
Franklin, Robert A.
Deane, R. J.
Deane, H. L.

Preferred citation:

Franklin family papers, ms3371, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.