John E. Donalson papers, 1843-1943

Summary

Creator:

Donalson, John E., 1846-1920

Date:

1843-1943

Extent:

7.25 Linear Feet (8 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John E. Donalson papers, ms3936, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of business correspondence, legal cases, personal papers and correspondence, bills and receipts, land grants, indentures, bonds, deeds, and family photographs. Documents in the collection span from 1843 to 1943.

Biographical / historical:

John Ernest Donalson (1846-1920) was a prominent Georgia businessperson, lawyer, judge, and Confederate veteran. He founded Donalson Lumber Company in the city of Donalsonville, Georgia, and conducted much of his business from Bainbridge, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Land grants -- Georgia.
Naval stores -- Georgia.
Agriculture -- Georgia
Business records -- Georgia.
Businessmen -- Georgia.
Correspondence

Names:

Donalson family
Fain, John Edward

Places:

Donalsonville (Ga.)
Bainbridge (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

John E. Donalson papers, ms3936, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.