Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents, 1832-1858

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1832-1858

Extent:

6 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents, ms3627, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of six documents issued in various Georgia counties: an insurance policy from Southern Mutual Insurance Company; three land grants; and two commissions to minor public offices.

Biographical / historical:

Jane Bowden Moore was the niece of U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell. Moore donated the collection to the library after they were given to her by a judge in Virginia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Insurance policies -- Georgia.
Land grants -- Georgia.

Preferred citation:

Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents, ms3627, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.