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George F. Gober collection
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Gober, George Fletcher |
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Dates: |
1873-1875 |
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The collection consists of material relating to George F. Gober, including a calculus examination at the University of Georgia,
1875; a printed Latin examination for Professor Waddell's class, University of Georgia, 1875; two drawings - a total eclipse
of the moon and a partial eclipse of the moon.
Also, housed in University Archives there are three University of Georgia Commencement programs (1873, 1874, 1875) and Gober's
diploma (1875).
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ms1030 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1602 |
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Hattie L. Harman letters to Annie Carleton
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Harman, Hattie L. |
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1855-1857 |
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Letters from Hattie L. Harman, to her cousin Annie Carleton, on a plantation near Jeffersonville, Georgia, from 1855-1857.
Harman's letters are written first from Forsyth, Georgia and then mainly from Notasulga, Alabama, where her family moved in
1855. Scattered letters are from Macon on her visits back to Georgia. The letters discuss family matters, the reaction of
a young woman on the westward migration, and educational matters including Harmon's efforts to enter the teaching profession.
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ms1031 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1603 |
Title: |
Mrs. Arthur Harris collection
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Harris, Arthur, Mrs. |
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Dates: |
1951 |
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The collection consists of one letter addressed to Mrs. Harris dated March 3, 1951 from "Rose." The letter briefly relates
happenings around Atlanta to the Harrises who were vacationing at the Hotel Nacional in Havana. It mentions the illness of
Clemmic [sic.] Montag, social club activities, and the early appearance of spring-like weather.
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ms1032 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1604 |
Title: |
Joseph E. Johnston telegram to Howell Cobb
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Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 |
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1865 March 27 |
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A telegram sent to General Howell Cobb from General Joseph E. Johnston at Smithfield, Virginia, which instructs Cobb to "select
the roads to furnish the iron for repairs of main routes through Georgia." A copy accompanies the original.
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ms1034 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1605 |
Title: |
P. G. T. Beauregard telegram to Howell Cobb
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Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893 |
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Dates: |
1865 January 2 |
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A telegram sent to General Howell Cobb from General P. G. T. Beauregard at Charleston, South Carolina, which informs Cobb
that Beauregard was leaving the city that day at eleven o'clock. A copy accompanies the original.
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ms1035 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1606 |
Title: |
Carole E. Hill manuscript of Symbols and Society
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Hill, Carole E. |
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Dates: |
1975 |
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Manuscript of Symbols and society, edited by Carole E. Hill and a product of the University of Georgia Press, is number nine
in the Proceedings of the Southern Anthropological Society under the general editorship of Irma Honigmann. Included in this
collection are the original corrected typescript for the work, various proof sets, galleys, and mock-ups, containing both
printer's notes and textual corrections.
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Identifier: |
ms1036 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1607 |
Title: |
Robert B. Heilman proofs of The Ghost on the Ramparts and Other Essays in the Humanities
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Heilman, Robert Bechtold, 1906- |
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Dates: |
1973 |
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The collection consists of Robert B. Heilman's The Ghost on the Ramparts and Other Essays in the Humanities (Athens : University
of Georgia Press, 1974) presents fourteen essays on the teaching of English and the profession of the humanities. Included
are uncorrected and corrected typescripts, mock-ups, proofs, transparencies, jacket proofs, and galleys. In addition, there
is a small suite of letters concerning the production of the book.
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Identifier: |
ms1037 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1608 |
Title: |
George R. Wren Modern Health Administration proofs and drafts
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Creator: |
Wren, George R. |
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Dates: |
1974 |
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The collection consists of materials relating directly to the publication history of George R. Wren's Modern Health Administration
(Athens : University of Georgia Press, 1974). Included are the corrected typescript, first proofs, corrected proofs, final
proofs, and sets of galleys.
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Identifier: |
ms1038 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1609 |
Title: |
James Wright answer to the Lords of the Committee for Trade
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Wright, James, Sir, 1716-1785 |
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Dates: |
1762 February 15 |
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The collection consists of a twenty-nine page folio containing Georgia Colonial Governor Sir James Wright's answers to questions
posed by the Lords of the Committee for Trade of Great Britain's Privy Council dated Savannah, Georgia, February 15, 1762.
Divided into 17 sections, the document contains information on Georgia's geography, boundaries, location of rivers and towns,
as well as French or Spanish settlements; trade with Great Britain; imported goods of British manufacture; trade with foreign
countries; produce of Georgia; population and growth in the colony; the militia; forts and defenses; trade, treaties, population,
and location of the Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaws, and Cherokee Indians; duties; civil officers including name, title of office,
pay, and when appointed; and the court system.
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Identifier: |
ms1039 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1611 |
Title: |
Reverend Samuel Frink sermons
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Frink, Samuel, 1735-1771 |
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Dates: |
1767-1771 |
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The collection consists of a manuscript volume containing seven sermons, probably in the hand of Reverend Samuel Frink, while
rector of Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia from 1767-1771.
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ms1040 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1612 |
Title: |
Hercules (Ship) log book
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Creator: |
Russell, Hugh |
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Dates: |
1784 |
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The collection consists of a logbook of the ship Hercules during a voyage from Plymouth, Massachusetts to Savannah, Georgia
from January 11-March 31, 1784. Probably recorded by Captain Hugh Russell, the log's daily entries note the time of day, the
course, the direction of the wind, latitude and longitude, and remarks on weather and various sea life encountered.
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Identifier: |
ms1041 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1613 |
Title: |
James Wilson Yazoo land document
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Jones, Seaborn, 1788-1864 |
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Dates: |
1794 |
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A four-page manuscript memoranda of James Wilson (1742-1798) and others relating to the Yazoo Land sales. The manuscript includes:
1. Power of attorney from James Wilson to Matthew McAllister and Seaborn Jones, authorizing them to act for him in buying
land in Georgia - dated November 20, 1794; 2. Receipt of Matthew McAllister and Seaborn Jones to James Wilson for $25,000;
3. Receipt of Seaborn Jones to Matthew McAllister for $25,000 "in bank bill, which the Honourable James Wilson hath placed
in his & my hands ..." - dated November 20, 1794; 4. Record of release by Matthew McAllister "as a grantee," to Colonel Wade
Hampton of South Carolina, giving answerable bond [transcribed from the Washington (Georgia) Monitor of September 24, 1803];
5. Page of memoranda referring to "Pamphlet."
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ms1042 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1614 |
Title: |
John Y. Noel letter to the Chief Magistrate of New York City
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Noel, John Y. (John Young), 1762-1817 |
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Dates: |
1796 November 29 |
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The collection consists of a letter from John Y. Noel, Mayor of Savannah, Georgia, dated November 29, 1796, to the Chief Magistrate
of New York City. The letter asks for assistance because of a great fire which broke out on September 26 and provides details
as to the extent of the fire and its devastating effect. Also includes a newspaper account of the fire reprinted from the
Columbian Museum on November 29, 1796.
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Identifier: |
ms1043 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1615 |
Title: |
Georgia commission book "B" transcript
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Georgia. Secretary of State |
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Dates: |
1754-1827 |
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The collection consists of a typewritten transcript from the original records of "Index to Book Commission 'B' 1754 to 1806
[i.e. 1827]" and "Commissions. The index refers to the leaf numbers of the original manuscript records; the commissions follow,
the copy corresponding to 255 leaves of the manuscript with the original leaf numbers noted. The transcript (40, 162 pp.)
was evidently made from the original "Commission Book B" in the office of the Secretary of State, Atlanta (as of 1929). The
commissions are not always copied in full, Gwinnett's and some others being somewhat abridged.
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Identifier: |
ms1044 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1616 |
Title: |
Young Men's Debating Club records
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Young Men's Debating Club (Savannah, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1835-1836 |
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The collection consists of records of the Young Men's Debating Club in Savannah, Georgia from 1835 to 1836. Includes preamble
and bylaws, list of members, minutes from December 1835 to January 1836, and treasurer accounts.
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ms1045 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1617 |
Title: |
Eugene LeHardy diary
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LeHardy, Eugene, -1874 |
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Dates: |
1851-1853 |
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The collection consists of a diary of Eugene LeHardy, written at Rome, Georgia, from 1851 to 1853. Written entirely in French,
LeHardy details his work surveying a railroad line between Rome, Georgia and Jacksonville, Alabama, probably the Selma, Rome
and Dalton Railroad Company. Also includes comments on business affairs, farming and gardening, fruit growing, weather, and
an interesting passage on an exhibition of the Etowah Agricultural and Mechanical Association.
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Identifier: |
ms1046 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1618 |
Title: |
Wilson Lumpkin reminiscences
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Lumpkin, Wilson, 1783-1870 |
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Dates: |
1852 |
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The collection consists of reminiscences of Wilson Lumpkin, written entirely in his hand, in 1852. The reminiscences mainly
highlight his political career including service as a U.S. Representative; Governor of Georgia; United States Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Commissioner to execute the Cherokee Treaty of 1835; and U.S. Senator. Besides the personal reminiscences, the volumes
include copies of official correspondence as Governor and Commissioner, and speeches and remarks as U.S. Senator. The reminiscences
describe state and national political matters and include extensive information regarding the native American Indians, particularly
the Cherokees, and their subsequent removal to the West.
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ms1047 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1619 |
Title: |
Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company letter book
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Selma, Rome, and Dalton Railroad Company |
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Dates: |
1868-1871 |
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The collection consists of the letter book of Eugene LeHardy, chief engineer for the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company
from April, 1868 - October, 1871. The letters are mainly addressed to the railroad's officers including E.G. Barney, George
M. Chapman, J. H. Delano, and D. S. Printup and discuss the building of the railroad and other rail and civic business in
northwest Georgia and Alabama.
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Identifier: |
ms1048 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1620 |
Title: |
Eugene Henry Hinton reports Augusta and Macon trade and transportation
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Hinton, Eugene Henry |
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Dates: |
1912 |
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The collection consists of two typewritten reports, "A historical sketch of the evolution of trade and transportation at Augusta,
Ga." and "A historical sketch of the evolution of trade and transportation at Macon, Ga.," were presented by E. H. Hinton,
chairman, The Southeastern Freight Association, at the meeting of executive officers, 17-18 January 1912, at the Hotel Belleview,
Bellair, Florida. The reports chronicle in great depth the development of commercial interests in these two Georgia cities.
Each report also contains "A synopsis of the rate adjustment from the East."
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ms1049 |
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