Harry Hodgson family papers, 1900-1971

Summary

Creator:

Hodgson family

Date:

1900-1971

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Harry Hodgson family papers, ms3750, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains an obituary and a house resolution for Harry Hodgson, condolences and funeral acknowledgements for Harry's wife Marie (d. 1939), correspondence, genealogical information regarding the Hodgson and Gordon families, and printed articles.

Biographical / historical:

Harry Hodgson (1874-1971) was an Athens, Clarke County, Georgia businessman. He was an alumnus (1893) and trustee of the University of Georgia, and was instrumental in the first capital campaign for the university. He was the first chairman of the board for Athens General Hospital, and organized the Fertilizer Association of Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Condolence notes -- Georgia.

Names:

Hodgson Cotton Company (Athens, Ga.)
Gordon, Hugh Haralson
Strahan, Mary
Hodgson, Edward Reginald
Hodgson, Harry, 1874-1971

Places:

Georgia -- Genealogy.

Preferred citation:

Harry Hodgson family papers, ms3750, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.