John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies), 1883, 1886

Summary

Creator:

Slaton, John M.

Date:

1883, 1886

Extent:

1 folder(s) (2 letters)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies), ms557, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, Georgia, October 4, 1883, "Dear Father," from "J. M. Slaton," regarding Slaton's living arrangements and dormitories at the University of Georgia (typewritten copy); dated Athens, Georgia, March 7, 1886, "Major W. F. Slaton," signed "John M. Slaton," regarding the University of Georgia (photocopy).

Biographical / historical:

John Marshall Slaton (1866-1955) was the son of William Franklin and Nancy Martin Slaton and husband of Sally Francis Grant. He was a University of Georgia student and then Governor of Georgia (1913-1915).

For more information, see the article John M. Slaton (1866-1955) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

University of Georgia -- Students
University of Georgia -- Student housing

Preferred citation:

John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies), ms557, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.