University of Georgia student's letters, 1863 May

Summary

Creator:

University of Georgia

Date:

1863 May

Extent:

1 folder(s) (2 letters)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

University of Georgia student's letters, ms745, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, May 3, 1863, "Dear Mother," signed "Willie"; dated Athens, May 9, 1863, "My Dear Mother," signed "Willie C.," (last name undecipherable). Letters regard why Willie hadn't written, parties, girls of Lucy Cobb Institute, church, and items he would like his mother to send.

Biographical / historical:

University High School was located on the present site of the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia. Willie C. was possibly a student at the University High School, since the University of Georgia suspended classes from October 1862 until January 1866 due to the War Between the States.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

High school students -- Georgia -- Athens -- Correspondence.

Names:

University of Georgia. University High School -- Students--Correspondence

Places:

Athens (Ga.) -- Social life and customs.

Preferred citation:

University of Georgia student's letters, ms745, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.