John Paul Cooper family papers, 1780-1970

Summary

Creator:
Cooper, John Paul, 1858-1927
Date:
1780-1970
Extent:
3.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Paul Cooper family papers, ms4083, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, documents, and writings all pertaining to life, career, and family of John Paul Cooper. Materials mainly range from late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. Notable items include the poetry of John P. Cooper, family photographs, and eleven oversized copy books containing John P. Cooper's business correspondence from 1890-1912. In addition to extensive family correspondence, Cooper also corresponded regularly with other businessman, such as Benjamin D. Riegel, who owned the Trion Company in Trion, Georgia

Biographical / historical:

John Paul Cooper (1858-1927) was an entrepreneur and businessman, who worked to revive the cotton industry in the south, helping many cities, like Rome, Georgia, recover after the Civil War. He and his wife Alice Allgood Cooper (1865-1938) founded The Darlington School in 1905, and Cooper also served on the Boards of both Shorter College and Berry College.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Paul Cooper family papers, ms4083, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.