| 2621 |
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Rodgers-Bloomfield family collection
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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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ms2286 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2622 |
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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Hargrett Library |
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| 2623 |
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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Hargrett Library |
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| 2624 |
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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| 2625 |
Title: |
Brad Strickland papers
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Creator: |
Strickland, Brad |
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Dates: |
1982-1984 |
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Contents: |
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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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2626 |
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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Contents: |
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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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2628 |
Title: |
Avonia B. Conway diary
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Creator: |
Conway, Avonia B. |
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Dates: |
1885 |
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Contents: |
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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| 2629 |
Title: |
Herschel V. Johnson letter to E.K. Hart
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Creator: |
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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| 2630 |
Title: |
Anonymous World War II diary
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Creator: |
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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| 2631 |
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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| 2632 |
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: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2633 |
Title: |
May Erwin Talmadge papers
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Creator: |
Talmadge, May Erwin, 1885-1973 |
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Dates: |
1864-1973 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, business papers, receipts, photographs, and print material. The bulk of the material
centers on Mrs. Talmadge's work with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Board of Education, but the collection
also includes personal correspondence and material relating to the Talmadge and Erwin families. The collections includes correspondence
pertaining to the controversy which arose from DAR racial policies in the wake of the Marian Anderson incident, and material
relating to issues facing the Georgia Board of Education during the 1950s including banning of textbooks and integration.
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Identifier: |
ms2299 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2634 |
Title: |
United Confederate Veterans collection
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Creator: |
United Confederate Veterans |
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Dates: |
1891-1906 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of records relating to the United Confederate Veterans from 1891-1906 and contains mostly correspondence
among the officers of the organization concerning procedures, policies, reunions, and officers. Includes letters of John B.
Gordon, Stephen D. Lee (General commanding), William F. Mickle (Adjutant General and Chief of Staff), Thomas H. Edgar (Adjutant
to Mickle), M.R. Turner, Olive Steele, George W. Gordon, H.W. Graber, A.W. Hutton, and Phillip H. Fall.
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Identifier: |
ms23 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2635 |
Title: |
Perry J. Shearouse World War II papers
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Shearouse, Perry J. |
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Dates: |
1944-1946 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two diaries kept while serving with the 363rd Engineer Regiment of the U.S. Army during World War
II. Shearouse describes details of India and Iran, as well as his daily duties, his return to the United States after the
war ended, then life in Savannah, Georgia. Also included is a photograph and two letters to his sister, Lillian Anderson.
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Identifier: |
ms2300 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2636 |
Title: |
William H. McDowell papers
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Creator: |
McDowell, William H., active 1861-1865 |
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Dates: |
1861-1864 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of travel passes, receipts, and a certificate of election to the Savannah Volunteer Guards of William
H. McDowell dated 1861-1864. Also included are orders signed by Captain Richard M. Cuyler authorizing McDowell to procure
railroad cars, purchase coal, iron, leather, copper, tin, and carriages with siege guns for Richmond, Virginia.
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Identifier: |
ms2301 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2638 |
Title: |
William B. Hartsfield collection
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Creator: |
Hartsfield, William Berry |
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Dates: |
1893-1981 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of photographic material, books and magazines, correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, literary productions,
legal documents, and awards related to and authored by William B. Hartsfield. Some of the items included are a series of Airport
papers, Hartsfield genealogy, Gone With the Wind movie premiere videotape and film, campaign stickers, birth records, campaign
posters, and a collection of William B. Hartsfield's annual messages.
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Identifier: |
ms2303 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2639 |
Title: |
Paul Rapelye papers
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Creator: |
Rapelye, Paul |
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Dates: |
1813-1822 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of financial papers and correspondence of Paul Rapelye, a general merchant of Savannah, Georgia. Included
are sales receipts, bills of lading, and invoices documenting purchases of textiles, several shipped from Liverpool, England,
to Savannah, Georgia, aboard the ship Oglethorpe. Correspondence is mainly regarding trade, and two letters are from his cousin.
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Identifier: |
ms2304 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2640 |
Title: |
Donald G. Mitchell papers
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Creator: |
Mitchell, Donald G., Jr. |
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Dates: |
1916-1919 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and loose journal pages detailing Mitchell's decision to join the
medical corps, camp life in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and his voyage to Europe. Correspondence from Mitchell describes France,
Belgium, and Germany and their destruction, ambulance runs to the front, and the Armistice. Photographs portray war destruction
in Belgium.
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Identifier: |
ms2305 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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