| 1861 |
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Sidney Lanier poem "The Power of Prayer"
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Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881 |
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undated |
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The collection consists of the manuscript copy of Sidney Lanier's dialect poem, "The Power of Prayer (Or The First Steamboat
Up the Alabama)". The manuscript is signed on page 5 "Sidney and Clifford Lanier" but is actually in the autograph of neither.
An address, "195 Dean St. Brooklyn, N. Y.", is given in the upper left hand corner of page 1. The five-page poem is mounted
on 10 inch x 12 inch sheets and bound in maroon cloth-covered boards. Also bound in is a contemporary engraving of Sidney
Lanier.
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ms1320 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1862 |
Title: |
Louis De Vorsey, Jr. papers
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De Vorsey, Louis |
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Dates: |
circa 1961 |
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The collection consists of a typescript and page proofs of Louis De Vorsey's The Indian Boundary in the southern colonies,
1763-1775, as well as his dissertation titled The evolution of the southern Indian boundary line in the British American colonies,
1736-1775. Material is undated, and corrected typescripts include handwritten notations and corrections.
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ms1321 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1863 |
Title: |
Lewis Nettleton ledgers
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Nettleton, Lewis |
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Dates: |
1843-1852 |
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The collection consists of two ledgers kept by Lewis Nettleton, probably pertaining to bookbinding done by Nettleton. The
first ledger contains entries regarding work done in Connecticut (1843-1847). A second ledger, bound in leather, contains
entries regarding work done in Sparta and Augusta, Georgia (1847-1852). Entries include [customers] name, price charged, and
material used. Names included are Lyman Nettleton, David Nettleton, Daniel Buckingham, and David Buckingham.
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ms1325 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1864 |
Title: |
Zebulon Academy record book
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Zebulon Academy (Zebulon, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1837-1849 |
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The collection consists of a record book containing minutes of the Trustees of the Zebulon Academy from 1837-1849. Minutes
describe the course of study, tuition, rules for the male and female branches, and hiring teachers. The volume also accounts
for cash received and paid from 1838-1839.
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ms133 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1865 |
Title: |
L. A. Chamerovzow letter to Miss Hildrith
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Chamerovzow, Louis Alexis |
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Dates: |
1855 February 15 |
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The collection consists of one letter written on British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society letterhead: dated February 15, 1855,
"Dear Madam," signed "L. A. Chamerovzow," regarding Slave Life in Georgia and the Anti-Slavery Reporter. Chamerovzow mentions
several influential British anti-slavery leaders and alludes to the policy of emancipation in South Africa.
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Identifier: |
ms1330 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1866 |
Title: |
Booker T. Washington letter to Dr. E. R. L. Gould
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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 |
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Dates: |
1910 February 26 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, February 26, 1910, "Dr. E. R. L. Gould," signed
"Booker T. Washington," regarding the Tuskegee Institute and making a financial contribution.
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Identifier: |
ms1331 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1867 |
Title: |
Edmund Gosse letter
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Creator: |
Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928 |
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Dates: |
1916 August 17 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated August 17, 1916, signed "Edmund Gosse," regarding Madrigals of 1870. Gosse writes:
"Fewer than 12 copies were sold of it, and I very seldom hear of its turning up."
The letter was originally laid in Madrigals, songs and sonnets, by John Arthur Blaikie and Edmund William Gosse. Madrigals
was cataloged and is located in Hargrett Rare Books, Rare Bk PR4725.G7 M32 1870.
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Identifier: |
ms1332 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1868 |
Title: |
Henry Gaither papers
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Gaither, Henry |
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Dates: |
1792-1838 |
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The collection consists of papers relating to Lt. Colonel Henry Gaither, 1792-1838. Mainly pertaining to Gaither's administration
of Fort Wilkinson (Georgia), the collection includes hospital rolls, orders, receipts, and correspondence. Documents contain
information on supply matters, trading, medical care, military discipline, and other official matters. Correspondents include
Howell Cobb, Hugh McCall, Benjamin Hawkins, Archibald Lee, the merchants Habersham and Company, and Ferdinand Phinizy. The
collection also includes miscellaneous materials relating to Fort Fidius and Fort Adams.
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Identifier: |
ms1333 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1869 |
Title: |
Laura Benét letter to Mr. Ramesh
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Benét, Laura |
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Dates: |
1968 August 13 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated August 13, 1968, "Dear Mr. Ramesh," signed "Laura Benét," regarding Benét's
writing and reading preferences.
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Identifier: |
ms1334 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1870 |
Title: |
Kate Harben Jones papers
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Jones, Kate Harben |
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Dates: |
1922-1947 |
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The collection consists of papers of Kate Harben Jones from 1922-1947. Includes corrected typescripts of Jones' essays, short
stories, and reminiscences; photographs of the Jones family; correspondence; and v-mail. Most of the correspondence (1933-1945)
consists of letters to Jones from her son, Herbert F. Jones, during his military service in World War II. Herbert wrote from
Fort Riley (Kan.), Camp Gordon (Ga.), Fort Dix (N.J.), and Fort Pierce (Fla.) describing his military training, military service
clubs, and the local areas. After being shipped overseas (1944), Herbert wrote from England, Germany, and France describing
the area, the people and their reaction to American military troops, the Normandy invasion, reconnaissance patrols, wounds
he received, his medical treatment, and military activity after Germany's surrender. The correspondence also contains letters
to Kate Jones from other family members and literary acquaintances.
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ms1335 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1871 |
Title: |
A.T. Havens journal
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Havens, A. T. |
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Dates: |
1842-1843 |
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The collection consists of a journal kept by A. T. Havens, 1842-1843. Entries describe scenery along the St. John's River
and Jacksonville, Florida; and Savannah, Macon, and Albany, Georgia. Havens writes about Picolata military post, plantations,
his religious views, slaves, and railroads. Also mentioned are encounters with General Charles Floyd, Walter T. Colquitt,
Bishop Stephen Elliott, and E. A. Nesbit.
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Identifier: |
ms1337 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1872 |
Title: |
David C. Barrow letter to Patience P. Barrow
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Barrow, David C., Jr. (David Crenshaw), 1852-1929 |
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Dates: |
1835 October 28 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Petersburg, Virginia, October 28, 1835, to "My dear sister," signed "David C.
Barrow," regarding Barrow's travels in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
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ms1338 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1873 |
Title: |
University of Georgia Chancellor's Office sermon
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Creator: |
Mell, P. H. (Patrick Hues), 1814-1888 |
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Dates: |
1880s |
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The collection consists of a manuscript forming a portion of a sermon concerning the "Human side of salvation." The manuscript
is written on University of Georgia Chancellor's Office letterhead, is badly water-stained, and contains several holes.
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ms1339 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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| 1874 |
Title: |
Athenaeum Club (Athens, Ga.) records
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Athenaeum Club (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1885-1899 |
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The collection consists of a ledger and minute book kept by the Athenaeum Club located in Athens, Georgia. The treasurer's
ledger lists the member's name, date, amount owed, month paid, and amount paid during 1895. The minute book contains the constitution
and by-laws, as well as meeting minutes from 1885-1899.
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ms134 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1875 |
Title: |
Zachariah Lamar papers
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Lamar, Zachariah, 1767-1834 |
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Dates: |
1814-1858 |
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The collection consists of papers of Zachariah Lamar, 1814-1858. Mainly pertaining to his business interests and plantation
in Baldwin County, Georgia, the collection includes correspondence, plantation records, cotton records and sales, receipts,
land bonds, and tuition records for Scottsboro Academy (Baldwin County, Georgia) and C. P. Beman's school at Mt. Zion (Hancock
County, Georgia).
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ms1341 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1876 |
Title: |
John Morgan Smith University of Georgia badge
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University of Georgia |
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Dates: |
circa 1859 |
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The collection consists of one college badge from the University of Georgia. It is capped by a five-pointed star, reads "Pro
Virtute et Patria," and dates from 1859.
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Identifier: |
ms1342 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 1877 |
Title: |
John Marshall's quill pen
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Creator: |
Marshall, John, 1755-1835 |
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Dates: |
after 1885 |
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The collection consists of four items: a quill pen used by Chief Justice John Marshall; a photocopy of a newspaper clipping
regarding the presentation of the quill pen to the University of Georgia (circa 1963); and Mrs. H.B. Richie's cards of authority
(circa 1963). Audio recording of the presentation ceremony has been transferred to the Media Library.
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Identifier: |
ms1344 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1878 |
Title: |
Dawson family memorabilia
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Dawson family |
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Dates: |
circa 1800s |
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The collection consists of a silver box marked "W.E. Terrell" that probably dates back to the 19th century.
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ms1345 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1879 |
Title: |
Treaty of Hopewell
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United States |
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Dates: |
1785 November 28 |
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The collection consists of a treaty concluded at Hopewell on the Kiowee River, between Benjamin Hawkins, Andrew Pickens, Joseph
Martin, and Lachlan McIntosh, Commissioners Plenipotentiary of the United States, and the headmen and warriors of the Cherokee
Indians on November 28, 1785. The treaty provided for westward expansion as it authorized the cession of much of the lands
along the French Broad and Holston Rivers to the United States.
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ms1346 |
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| 1880 |
Title: |
Greek manuscript
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
2nd century A.D. |
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The collection consists of one Greek manuscript, probably papyrus, origin unknown, from the early 2nd century A. D. It measures
6.2 X 7 cm with a 2 cm margin at the lefthand side. It is a small fragment of a private letter written in a fair upright
script to be compared with W. Schubart, Tabula 22. Only the beginning of seven lines is preserved and the document is difficult
to read. "A son Herm[ ]" or "a son of Herm[ ]" is mentioned in 1.2. The word "grapes" occurs in 1.3.
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ms1347 |
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