LeConte genealogical collection, 1900-1943

Summary

Creator:
LeConte, James Augustus
Date:
1900-1943
Extent:
6 Linear Feet (15 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

LeConte genealogical collection, ms71, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a large number of manuscripts, letters, typescripts, pictures, maps, genealogical charts and 3x5 cards containing biographical and genealogical material concerning the LeConte and allied families of Georgia. The material was compiled by the late Mr. James Augustus LeConte of Atlanta, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Noted for their contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century Georgia, the LeContes originally prospered as rice and cotton planters in Liberty County and later earned recognition for their scientific work. LeConte Family - New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Joseph N. LeConte in 1962-1965
Arrangement:

Organized into five series: (1) Correspondence, (2) Family, (3) Counties, (4) Subject and (5) LeConte Family historical materials.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

The majority of this collection is In Copyright: Collection is available for research purposes under Fair Use. Some items are copyrighted and require permission from the rightsholder(s) for any other purpose. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For additional information, please contact the Special Collections Libraries at sclib@uga.edu.

Preferred citation:

LeConte genealogical collection, ms71, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.