| 2601 |
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Clarke, Irwin, and Oglethrope County land plats
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Espy, James |
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Dates: |
1807, 1821, 1832 |
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The collection consists of three plats in Georgia: surveyed March 4, 1807, by David Creswell, of tract or lot of land, drawn
by James Espey, situate in Wilkinson County; surveyed July 23, 1821, by Charles M. Kennon, of tract or lot of land, drawn
by James Fulton, situate in Irwin County; surveyed on June 11, 1832, by George Ware, of tract or lot of land, drawn by James
Fulton, situate in Clarke County.
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ms2278 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2602 |
Title: |
Ernie E. Williams World War II diary
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Williams, Ernie E. |
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Dates: |
1942-1945 |
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The collection consists of an unbound diary with entries describing life on board U.S.S. Dorothea L. Dix, transporting U.S.
troops to Europe, submarine attacks, battles involving Dorothea L. Dix, various ports and countries, and Williams' duties
as a gunner's mate. Also included is a list of locations and dates U.S.S. Dorothea L. Dix departed from and arrived at from
September 25, 1942-November 8, 1944.
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Identifier: |
ms2279 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2603 |
Title: |
John Hamlin Newton account book
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Newton, John Hamlin, 1800-1889 |
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Dates: |
1855-1868 |
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The collection consists of an account book of John Hamlin Newton from 1855-1858 and 1867-1868. Entries from 1855-1858 pertain
to the Hart County Gold Mining Company and include amounts paid to workers; expense accounts for workers containing their
names, items purchased, and prices; and charges for company supplies. Also includes a running tally of the company's total
expenses for 1855-1856. Entries for Newton's plantation, Latimer Place, from 1867-1868, primarily consist of laborers' accounts
containing the date, their name, items purchased, and price. Additional entries pertain to "plantation expenses chargeable
to the hands" and lists of work to be done on the plantation.
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Identifier: |
ms228 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2604 |
Title: |
Joseph S. Powell letters
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Powell, Joseph S. |
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Dates: |
1869-1870 |
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The collection consists of five letters from James S. Powell to his parents in which he writes about classes at the University
of Georgia, friends, and acquaintances in Athens. The collection also includes two of Powell's grade sheets from the University.
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Identifier: |
ms2280 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2606 |
Title: |
Philip and Mildred Greear papers
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Creator: |
Greear, Mildred |
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Dates: |
1938-1965 |
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The collection consists of material relating to Byron Herbert Reece. The papers contain personal correspondence from Reece
to the Greears, reviews of Reece's works, newspaper clippings, and two photographs of Reece. The collection also contains
personal correspondence of the Greear's relating to their involvement in the Quill Club at Young Harris College, and their
interest in the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial Association.
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Identifier: |
ms2283 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2607 |
Title: |
George and Pansy Slappey collection
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Creator: |
Slappey family |
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Dates: |
1940-1980 |
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The collection consists of published materials, correspondence and other writings related to the Slappey family.
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Identifier: |
ms2284 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2608 |
Title: |
Garden Club of Georgia records
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Creator: |
Garden Club of Georgia |
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Dates: |
1930-1985 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, guest books, annual district reports, photographs, minutes, scrapbooks, receipts
and bills, programs, and booklets produced by the Garden Club. The materials document the activities of the Garden Club of
Georgia as well as local garden clubs throughout Georgia and on the national level. Some topics include landscape design schools,
flower shows, blue star memorial highway markers, and garden therapy.
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Identifier: |
ms2285 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2609 |
Title: |
Rodgers-Bloomfield family collection
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Creator: |
Rodgers, Ravaud K. (Ravaud Kearney), 1796-1879 |
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Dates: |
1818-1939 |
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The collection consists of a Bible, concordance and common place book which belonged to Reverend John Rodgers. The papers
include his letters, sermons, papers relating to church calls, his graduation from theological seminary at Princeton University,
Bible societies which he was a member, and various church activities of the Bound Brook Presbyterian Church.
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Identifier: |
ms2286 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2610 |
Title: |
William Thomas Overby papers
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Creator: |
Overby, William Thomas, 1837-1864 |
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Dates: |
1862, 1902-1985 |
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The collection consists of one letter written by William Thomas Overby, Camp Centerville, Virginia, January 1862, to his sister,
biographical information concerning William Thomas Overby, correspondence to Mrs. Rosa (Overby) Christian and Martha Katherine
Christian regarding the location of William Thomas Overby's grave, and photographs, newspaper clippings, and flyers concerning
Overby's grave, erecting a marker, and celebration of William Thomas Overby Day.
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Identifier: |
ms2287 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2611 |
Title: |
Kenneth Coleman Georgia Bicentennial papers
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Creator: |
Coleman, Kenneth |
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Dates: |
1969-1984 |
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The collection consists of papers kept by Kenneth Coleman relating to the activities of the Georgia Commission for the National
Bicentennial Celebration from 1969-1984. Formats include correspondence, manuscripts for publication, memoranda, meeting
minutes, agendas, and newsletters. The collection reflects the committee work, projects, and publications of the Georgia Bicentennial
Commission. The files include administrative memoranda, agendas, minutes, and correspondence regarding activities commemorating
the Bicentennial in Georgia. The files also include manuscripts for publication, Bicentennial pamphlets and booklets, Bicentennial
newsletters, community activity planning guides, and newspaper clippings related to Bicentennial Celebration activities.
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Identifier: |
ms2288 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2612 |
Title: |
Joy Bright Hancock papers
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Creator: |
Hancock, Joy Bright, 1898- |
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Dates: |
1929-1983 |
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The collection consists of typed and handwritten manuscripts of twelve short stories or novellas. Also includes some correspondence
to and from editors regarding the publishing of his works.
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Identifier: |
ms2290 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2613 |
Title: |
Brad Strickland papers
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Creator: |
Strickland, Brad |
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Dates: |
1982-1984 |
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The collection consists of typed and handwritten manuscripts of twelve short stories or novellas. Also includes some correspondence
to and from editors regarding the publishing of his works.
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Identifier: |
ms2291 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2614 |
Title: |
Jesse Stuart letters to Reverend David Ogletree
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Creator: |
Stuart, Jesse, 1906-1984 |
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Dates: |
1977 |
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The collection consists of two letters regarding Reverend Ogletree's book, picture, and works by Byron Herbert Reese, and
regarding Byron Herbert Reece.
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Identifier: |
ms2292 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2616 |
Title: |
Avonia B. Conway diary
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Creator: |
Conway, Avonia B. |
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Dates: |
1885 |
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The collection consists of a diary kept by Avonia B. Conway while attending Wesleyan Female College (Macon, Georgia) in 1885.
Entries regard classes at school, family and friends, attending church, weather, and clothes.
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Identifier: |
ms2294 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2617 |
Title: |
Herschel V. Johnson letter to E.K. Hart
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Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880 |
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Dates: |
1868 February 5 |
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The collection consists of one letter complying with a request for an autograph, and regarding Johnson's views on politics,
religion, and philosophy.
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Identifier: |
ms2295 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2618 |
Title: |
Anonymous World War II diary
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1939-1945 |
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The collection consists of an anonymous and undated diary kept by a pilot (possibly from the 57th Bombardment Wing) while
flying missions in Italy during a four month period. Diary entries describe bombing raids on individual towns.
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Identifier: |
ms2296 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2619 |
Title: |
V. Eugene Fuller papers
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Creator: |
Fuller, V. Eugene |
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Dates: |
1942-1945 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence of V. Eugene Fuller. The bulk of the letters are written to his father H.W. Fuller
of Monroe, North Carolina. Fuller's letters discuss his navy flight training and his assignments. Also included are correspondence
to Fuller from friends and family.
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Identifier: |
ms2297 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2620 |
Title: |
James S. Easley World War II photographs and letter
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Creator: |
Easley, James S. |
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Dates: |
1942-1984 |
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The collection consists of photographs of soldiers of the 456 AAA Battalion in Germany, France, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Also
included is a letter from James S. Easley stationed with the 456th AAA Battalion in France, to his wife, in Mississippi ,
and reunion newsletters of the 456th AAA Battalion.
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Identifier: |
ms2298 |
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Repository: |
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