Patrick Hues Mell papers, 1829-1888

Summary

Creator:
Mell, P. H. (Patrick Hues), 1814-1888
Date:
1829-1888
Extent:
1.6 Linear Feet (4 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Patrick Hues Mell papers, ms60, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains letters, letterbooks, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, letters from Civil War soldiers, rosters of Confederate Military companies, reports, articles and sermons. Material covers personal as well as official papers of Chancellor Mell. The 1977 addition includes letters pertaining to the removal of Mercer University from Penfield and other educational information as well as letter from Henry D. McDaniel concerning the death of Dr. Mell.

Biographical / historical:

Patrick Hues Mell (1814-1888) was born in Liberty County, Georgia. Mell was a Baptist preacher, college professor, president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1863-1871, 1880-1887) and Chancellor of the University of Georgia from 1878-1888.

For more information, see the article Patrick Hues Mell (1814-1888) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Acquisition information:
Patrick Mell, Athens, Ga., grandson of Chancellor Mell. 1957-58.
Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Patrick Hues Mell papers, ms60, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.