| 2561 |
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Elias Bliss letter to Messrs Haydock and Gwathmey
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Bliss, Elias |
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Dates: |
1880 May 18 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, May 18, 1880, "Messrs Haydock and Gwathmey," signed "Elias Bliss,"
regarding cotton bales and the inactivity of the Savannah cotton market.
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ms2238 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2562 |
Title: |
Stevens and LeConte family papers
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LeConte family |
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Dates: |
1823-1975 |
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The collection consists of eight items: a handwritten letter from A. L. Baker, Savannah, Georgia, to her sister, dated March
21, 1823; printed memorial of Mrs. Annie L. C. Stephens, 1867; manuscript notebook entitled "Records of the LeConte Family";
manuscript page entitled "The Coat of Arms of the LeConte Family"; typewritten copy of "Sketch of the LeConte family of the
Nonant line in America"; and three newspaper clippings concerning sainthood of Elizabeth Ann Seton (circa 1975).
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ms2239 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2563 |
Title: |
William A. Little and John D. Little scrapbook and commission
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Little family |
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Dates: |
1896-1902 |
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The collection consists of two items: a scrapbook containing newspaper articles concerning John D. Little and William A. Little
dated 1898-1902; and the commission of William A. Little as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, dated December
28, 1896.
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Identifier: |
ms224 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2564 |
Title: |
Fanny Kemble letter
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Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 |
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Dates: |
1850-1859 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated 99 Eaton Place, Saturday 11th, "My dear Charles," signed "Fanny Kemble," regarding
Kemble's rebuttal letter to the London Times for their unsigned review of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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Identifier: |
ms2240 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2565 |
Title: |
Fred E. Barrett papers
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Barrett, Fred E. |
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Dates: |
1918-1920 |
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The collection consists of photographs of and postcards from Fred E. Barrett, Per. Det. H. A. S., stationed in France during
World War I. Photographs include images of camp life and soldiers in uniform. Postcards are addressed to Miss Ruma Williamson
in Jefferson, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2241 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2566 |
Title: |
Alexander Robert Lawton letter to P. Tracy
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Lawton, Alexander Robert, 1818-1896 |
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Dates: |
1861 April 20 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, April 20, 1861, "My Dear Tracy," signed "A.R. Lawton," regarding appointment
of aides under his military command.
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Identifier: |
ms2242 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2567 |
Title: |
Joseph Wheeler letter to William Joseph Hardee
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Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906 |
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Dates: |
1864 November 22 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Griswoldville, November 22, 1864, to "Lt. General W.J. Hardee," signed "Joseph
Wheeler, Major General," regarding Wheeler's proposed troop movement toward the Oconee Bridge due to enemy occupation of all
roads to Milledgeville, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2243 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2568 |
Title: |
European postcards
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Homer, Charles F. |
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Dates: |
1914, 1920 |
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The collection consists of post cards from 1914 and 1920. They depict scenes from across Europe collected by Charles F. Homer.
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Identifier: |
ms2244 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2569 |
Title: |
Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia and Suzanne Chapman
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Chapman, Cecil W. |
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Dates: |
1944-1945 |
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The collection consists of letters from Cecil W. Chapman mainly to his wife, Claudia W. Chapman with some to his daughter
Suzanne, from 1944-1945. Written during World War II, Chapman describes his voyage to Great Britain including descriptions
of the ship and life on board, life in England, the countryside, and people he meets. His letters from Europe were written
mainly from Belgium and Germany with a few from France in which, due to censorship restrictions, mainly discuss the weather
and the problems it causes for troop movements, camp life, descriptions of the area, his administrative duties, other officers,
and a little on battle activities. Chapman was wounded in April 1945 and his last letters, written through May, describe his
wounds, recovery, and hospital life in England.
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Identifier: |
ms2245 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2570 |
Title: |
Reeve family papers
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Reeve family |
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Dates: |
1941-1960 |
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The collection contains letters from C.P. Reeve, stationed in the Pacific Ocean, and Lawrence Reeve, in North Africa, seamen
in U.S. Navy during World War II, to their parents; together with other family papers.
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Identifier: |
ms2246 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2571 |
Title: |
Lorenzo Alonzo Dowling papers
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Dowling, Loran Alonzo, 1898- |
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Dates: |
1917-1919 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of Loran Alonzo Dowling, a Marine during World War I, to his mother, Vannit Dowling.
The letters were written from the Marine training camp at Paris Island (S.C.), then from France, Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany
during his military service. The letters mainly discuss family and friends in Georgia, but also contain information on Dowling's
duties as a runner carrying messages between units, trench warfare, being gassed, the people's reactions to American soldiers,
and the battle of Saint-Mihiel (France) in 1918.
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Identifier: |
ms2247 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2572 |
Title: |
Marion T. Wood letters (photocopies) and typescript
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Wood, Marion T. |
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Dates: |
1950-1951, 1968 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of three letters to Marion T. Wood from his father, from 1950-1951. Also included is
a typescript titled Whence Cometh My Help by Marion T. Wood describing Wood's experiences during the Korean War.
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Identifier: |
ms2248 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2573 |
Title: |
Official service records of World War I veterans from Crisp County, Georgia
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Georgia. Veterans Service Office |
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Dates: |
1917-1919 |
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The collection consists of official service records of men from Crisp County, Georgia, who served in the military during the
years 1917-1919. Records list the person's name, skin color, induction date and location, birth place, age, rank, unit, whether
or not the veteran served overseas, discharge date, and whether or not the veteran received an honorable discharge.
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ms2249 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2574 |
Title: |
Athens (Ga.) bank ledger
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1857 |
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The collection consists of the ledger of an unidentified Athens, Georgia bank containing entries from January 27, 1857-December
31, 1857. Each entry contains the date, the previous day's balance, whether the transaction is a debit or credit, the amount,
name of bank or individual, check number, notes discounted and amount, the day's total, and the bank's balance.
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ms225 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2575 |
Title: |
Ernest Leo Gordon papers
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Gordon, Ernest Leo |
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Dates: |
1943-1945 |
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The collection consists of letters from Ernest Leo Gordon to his mother, Mrs. E.L. Gordon of Hull, Georgia. Letters describe
Gordon's basic training at Fort McPherson, Georgia; Camp Bowie, Texas; and his radio training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. In 1945,
Gordon wrote from England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia mainly about family, friends, and items he requests.
Gordon's letters also mention the battles he participated in and his duties during the post war months.
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Identifier: |
ms2250 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2576 |
Title: |
Georgia State Department of Education proposal
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Georgia. Dept. of Education |
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Dates: |
1959 |
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The collection consists of a proposal that the Georgia State Department of Education take over the Georgia State Farmers'
Market in Atlanta, Georgia for use of three agencies: The Library for the Blind, Georgia Agency for Surplus Property, and
Foods Distribution Program. Also included is a map of the layout of the Georgia State Farmers' Market before it was vacated.
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Identifier: |
ms2251 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2577 |
Title: |
Austin family war letters
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Austin family |
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Dates: |
1864, 1944-1945 |
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The collection consists of a letter dated Covington, from E.C. Wellborn regarding the war, on the reverse side of the letter,
her husband writes back from Petersburg, Virginia regarding family, and soldiers. Also included is a postcard from Sgt. Jim
Austin, B Battery, 14th Field Artillery Battalion, and a microfilm copy of a V-mail Christmas card from Sgt. James E. Austin
to Elizabeth Moseley.
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Identifier: |
ms2252 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2578 |
Title: |
Lena Martin letters
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Martin, Lena Emerson, -1966 |
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Dates: |
1865 |
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The collection consists of letters written to Lena Martin dated 1918, and 1942-1945. Letters are mainly from Dr. Edward Dawson
(referred to also by his nickname of "Dr. Dorsey") and Leo Lucker, and regard packages, family matters, and current events.
The collection also includes a copy of a letter dated 1865, a photograph of Battalion Staff, an issue of Current Events dated
1915, and a funeral announcement of William II dated 1918.
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Identifier: |
ms2253 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2579 |
Title: |
Joseph Wiley Reid, Sr. papers
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Creator: |
Reid, Joseph Wiley, Sr. |
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Dates: |
1942-2005 |
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The collection consists of biographical information of Joseph Wiley Reid, and photographs from Reid's service in Japan during
World War II. Of particular interest is an autographed photograph of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, and a short note signed by
the Carters thanking Reid for his help with Carter's campaign.
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Identifier: |
ms2254 |
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| 2580 |
Title: |
Carson family letter
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1943 July 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter typewritten on United States Marine Corps, Southern Recruiting Division letterhead:
dated Macon, Georgia, July 7, 1943, "Dear "Kit," containing gossip related to the military. "Kit" is possbily Clyde Carson.
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ms2255 |
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