Edward Harden family papers, 1779-1928, bulk 1830-1900

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Summary

Creator:
Harden, Edward, 1784-1849
Date:
1779-1928, bulk 1830-1900
Extent:
5.6 Linear Feet (6 document boxes, 1 flat box, 2 oversized boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Edward Harden family papers, ms45, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the papers of Edward Harden and other Harden and Jackson family members of Savannah and Athens, Georgia from 1779-1928, including letters, receipts, autographs, commissions, deeds, diaries, scrapbooks.

Materials relating to Edward Harden, a planter [enslaver] and politician from Savannah and Athens, include indentures, receipts, account books (1836-1842) for his law practice, and common place books (1805, 1830-1837) containing accounts for his plantations, legal notes, and journal entries. Some materials describe persons enslaved by Edward Harden.

Also included are the diaries of Mary Ann Elizabeth Randolph, Mary Elizabeth Greenhill Harden, and Edward Harden Jr.'s children. The diaries (1864-1928) of Harden's great-niece, Eveline Harden Jackson, describe her school days, social activities, the Civil War, and news of family and friends.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Harden (1784-1849) was a lawyer, planter, soldier, judge, and Georgia Senator who resided in Savannah and Athens, Georgia. Other family members include Harden's great-niece Evaline Harden Jackson (1848-1928) and great great-niece Elizabeth Carithers (b. 1874).

Arrangement:

Arranged into 6 series by family member and/or record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Edward Harden family papers, ms45, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.