Thomas Lumsden papers, 1830-2007

Summary

Creator:

Lumsden, Thomas Newton, 1925-2014

Date:

1830-2007

Extent:

4 Linear Feet (4 boxes and 2 oversize folders)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Thomas Lumsden papers, ms4204, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of research done by Dr. Thomas Lumsden. Dr. Lumsden's research focuses on genealogy, railroads, mills, and Sautee-Nacoochee Valley in White County, Georgia. Notable items include extensive genealogy files, research and blueprints on the Morse Brothers Lumber Company, and photographs of late 19th and early 20th century gold mines and lumber mills.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Thomas N. Lumsden (1925-2014) was a physician, local researcher, and published author from Sautee-Nacoochee Valley, White County, Georgia. Dr. Lumsden practiced medicine from 1950-1993 and conducted local history and archeology research in Northeast Georgia, specifically the Nacoochee Valley area. In 1989, he published his book Nacoochee Valley: Its Times and Its Places. Dr. Lumsden passed away on January 17, 2014.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Mills and mill-work -- Georgia.
Gold mines and mining -- Georgia.
Gold mines and mining -- Georgia -- White County.
Mining corporations -- Georgia.
Genealogy.
Railroads -- Georgia.
Railroad trains -- Georgia.
Cherokee Indians -- Georgia.
Indians of North America -- Georgia.

Places:

White County (Ga.)
Georgia -- Genealogy.
Tallulah Falls (Ga.)
Nacoochee Valley (Ga.) -- History.

Preferred citation:

Thomas Lumsden papers, ms4204, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.