Augustin Smith Clayton class poem and notebook, 1804

Summary

Creator:

Clayton, Augustin S. (Augustin Smith), 1783-1839 and University of Georgia. Demosthenian Society

Date:

1804

Extent:

1 folder(s) 3 items; see vault

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Augustin Smith Clayton class poem and notebook, ms965, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a manuscript copy of a poem by Augustin Smith Clayton, written for and read at the first University of Georgia graduation in 1804. There is also a typed copy of the poem as well as a notebook believed to be Smith's with mathematical notes and charts in it.

Biographical / historical:

Augustin Smith Clayton was a member of the first graduating class at the University of Georgia and founder of the Demosthenian Society. Clayton Street in Athens, Clayton County and Clayton, Georgia are all named for him. Clayton helped compile the law statutes of Georgia, served three terms as a judge of the Western Circuit, was a member of the Electoral College, and served in the U.S. Congress from 1831 to 1835.

For more information, see his congressional biography.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

American poetry -- Georgia.
Poetry.
Notebooks.

Names:

University of Georgia. Faculty

Preferred citation:

Augustin Smith Clayton class poem and notebook, ms965, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.