Connally family papers, 1857-1975

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Connally family
Date:
1857-1975
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet 3 boxes, 1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Connally family papers, ms4070, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Folder one contains correspondence from several different members of the Connally family, including Tom Connally, Delia Connally, and L. Allen Connally. Folder two contains correspondence from, to, or regarding Charles P. Connally. Folder three contains legal documents originating in Walker County, Georgia, such as a mortgage, warranty title deed, receipts of payment, a document showing the approval of a substitute to serve in the Confederate army for W.L. Connally in 1862, and a document showing the agreement of three men to pay W.L Connally $10,000 in 1866, although no reason is given. Folder four contains legal documents originating in Fulton County, such as a property title for Mrs. Mattie O. Davis, letters testamentary for Mrs. Mary Connally, last will and testament of W.L Connally, and quit-claim deed between Pauline Propst and Mrs. Tott S. Connally, and two documents pertaining to the last will and testament of Mrs. W.L Connally. Folder five contains newspapers clippings, most of which concern Charles P. Connally's promotion to police chief. Folder six contains photographs of multiple family members, most of which have been identified. Folders seven and eight contain photographs of women and men, most unidentified. Folder nine contains genealogical records and research done by members of the Connally family, such as marriage records, a brief biography of Elijah Lewis Connally, family histories, and poems and stories by T.S. Connally.

Biographical / historical:

Notable members of the Connally family include Charles P. Connally, former Atlanta police chief, Thomas T. Connally, former Texas senator, and Elijah L. Connally, surgeon during the Civil War who married into the family of Governor Joseph E. Brown.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Connally family papers, ms4070, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.