George E. Stone family papers, 1929-1962
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Stone family
- Date:
- 1929-1962
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Feet 1 box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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George E. Stone family papers, ms4120, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains personal, estate, and business correspondence as well as legal documents and land records from Marianna and Blountstown, Florida and the surrounding counties primarily from the 1930s and 1940s. Of interest is correspondence regarding the preparations for building two Civilian Conservation Corps camps in the area in 1935.
- Biographical / historical:
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George E. Stone (1892-1941) and Cornelia B. Stone (1896-1987) were land owners and businesspeople from Marianna, Florida. They managed a large assortment of housing and retail property in Jackson and Calhoun Counties, as well as operating businesses, including an automobile dealership and several gas stations.
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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George E. Stone family papers, ms4120, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.