William Cooper diary and ledger, 1852-1867

Summary

Creator:

Cooper, William

Date:

1852-1867

Extent:

2 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William Cooper diary and ledger, ms3644, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a diary and ledger of William Cooper from 1857-1860, regarding court sessions, daily expenses and purchases, Cooper's plantation, and a trip to Texas. The ledger lists legal cases of Cooper & Norton for the years 1852-1867.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Plantations -- Georgia.
Slaveholders -- Georgia.
Diaries.
Ledgers (account books)

Places:

Georgia -- Social life and customs.

Preferred citation:

William Cooper diary and ledger, ms3644, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.