| 2901 |
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E. Paul Torrance photographic archive [TEMP]
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Torrance, E. Paul (Ellis Paul), 1915- |
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Dates: |
1940-1999 |
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This collection consists of 108 scrapbook photo albums ranging from the mid-1940s to mid-1990s. They revolve around the personal
and professional life of E. Paul Torrance. His wife, Pansy Torrance, and many of his colleagues and students feature prominently
in the collection. Similarly, the Torrance family pet cats are also well-represented through the years. However, a significant
part of the collection focuses on E. Paul Torrance's work in academia, especially after his retirement from the University
of Georgia. The albums contain images from Athens, Georgia; Minnesota; Taiwan; Japan; Germany; and India, among several others.
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Identifier: |
ms2606 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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| 2902 |
Title: |
Athens (Ga.). Office of the City Engineer papers
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Athens (Ga.). Office of the City Engineer |
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Dates: |
1891-1976 |
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The collection consists of two oversize volumes of aerial photographs of Athens, City Engineer field books, sewer applications,
and real estate and assessment listings. Also included are diagrams for the UGA Science Hall and blueprints for the R.L. Moss
estate.
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Identifier: |
ms2607 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2903 |
Title: |
Thomas Kirton sworn testimony
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Chatham County (Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1784 December 14 |
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The collection consists of sworn testimony of Thomas Kirton, signed by George Walton, on December 14, 1784. Kirton "contracted
with George Davidson...to recover for the two hundred and fifty-three dollars in the island of Jamaica for which he said George
Davidson received a bond or obligation."
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Identifier: |
ms2608 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2904 |
Title: |
Bond appointing commissioners to layout the city of Augusta
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Georgia. General Assembly |
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Dates: |
1786 May 3 |
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The collection consists of a bond appointing commissioners to layout the city of Augusta (Ga.) on land purchased by the State
of Georgia from Thomas Cole dated May 3, 1786. Commissioners appointed include George Walton, William Glascock, Samuel Jack,
Abraham Baldwin, and Robert Forsyth.
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Identifier: |
ms2609 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2905 |
Title: |
William C. Dawson letter to James A. Waller
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Creator: |
Dawson, William C. (William Crosby), 1798-1856 |
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Dates: |
1854 December 18 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a letter dated Washington City, December 18, 1854, to James A. Waller, signed "W.C. Dawson", concerning
a letter that Dawson wrote to the Secretary of the Navy. In 1854 Dawson had just finished a term as Senator and was the President
of the Southern Commercial Conventions.
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Identifier: |
ms2610 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2906 |
Title: |
William C. Dawson letter to Hiram Warner
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Creator: |
Dawson, William C. (William Crosby), 1798-1856 |
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Dates: |
1842 August 26 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated Greensboro, August 26, 1842, to Hiram Warner, signed W.C. Dawson. The letter is
concerning a trial for which Warner had information. In 1842, W.C. Dawson had returned to his law practice after losing the
gubernatorial election of 1841.
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Identifier: |
ms2611 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2907 |
Title: |
C. E. Haynes letter
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Creator: |
Haynes, C. E. |
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Dates: |
1838 February 2 |
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The collection consists of one letter by or from the office of C. E. Haynes of Washington City, dated February 2, 1838, announcing
the intention of the "Niles's Register" editor to publish Elias Boudinot's "Exposition."
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Identifier: |
ms2612 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2908 |
Title: |
Jabez Jackson letter to Messrs. Blair and Rives
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Jackson, Jabez Young, 1790- |
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Dates: |
1837 January 17 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one letter dated Philadelphia, January 17, 1837, to Messrs. Blair and Rives, signed "Jabez Jackson
of Georgia." Jackson sent the letter from a Philadelphian hotel where he was resting due to an illness that "keeps me from
my seat in the house." In the letter he requests Blair and Rives to send the "Daily Globe" to the hotel landlord, Mr. John
Sturdivant.
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Identifier: |
ms2613 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2909 |
Title: |
H.L. Mencken material
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1956 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of drafts for articles, clippings and several pieces of correspondence, all related to Mencken.
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Identifier: |
ms2614 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2910 |
Title: |
Elijah Clarke letter to Col. Benjamin Cleavland
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Creator: |
Clarke, Elijah, 1733-1799 |
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Dates: |
1787 June 24 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Elijah Clarke, Hickory Grove, (Ga.) to Col. Benjamin Cleavland, Franklin County (Ga.),
dated June 24, 1787. Clarke has just returned from seeing the Governor in Augusta and discusses the Governor's assurance that
a treaty with the Creek Indians is imminent, mentions Alexander McGillvrary, and talks about a misunderstanding between the
Indians and the Indian Commissioners.
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Identifier: |
ms2615 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2911 |
Title: |
Rush Allen collection
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1960 |
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The collection consists of various postal forms of Rush Allen, and diplomas for and a thesis by Edith Potter.
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Identifier: |
ms2616 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2912 |
Title: |
Political buttons
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a box of political buttons with various slogans.
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Identifier: |
ms2617 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2914 |
Title: |
John Morel agreement
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Creator: |
Walton, George, 1749 or 50-1804 |
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Dates: |
1774 December 2 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one document of agreement dated December 2, 1774 between John Morel, Robert Watts, and Edward Telfair
concerning the cutting and delivery of a live oak intended for building a ship. The agreement is signed by George Walton,
who, in 1774, was engaged in a prosperous law practice in Savannah, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2619 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2915 |
Title: |
W.P. Greene letter to his cousin
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Creator: |
Greene, W. P., Esquire |
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Dates: |
1859 March 4 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated Schley County, Georgia, Friday, March 4, 1859, "Dear Cousin," and is signed "W.P.
Greene esquire." Greene complains to his cousin that one of his favorite teachers at Chapel Academy is being libeled as an
abolitionist by a former teacher who was fired for incompetence. According to Greene, controversy stemmed from the teacher's
comment that [John Charles] Fremont, would have made a better president than Buchanan."
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Identifier: |
ms2620 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2916 |
Title: |
Vashti School postcard
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Creator: |
Vashti Industrial School (Thomasville, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1928 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a postcard depicting photographs of various buildings and students of the Vashti School of Thomasville,
Georgia. According to the postcard, "this institution is twenty-five years old and is outstanding throughout the Southland
because of the splendid young womanhood it has been able to develop and place in positions of usefulness."
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Identifier: |
ms2621 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2917 |
Title: |
D. Dickson letter to D. C. Barrow and broadside (photocopy)
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Creator: |
Dickson, David, 1809-1885 |
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Dates: |
1854, 1855 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding payment for five bushels of cottonseed. Also included in the collection is
a photocopy of a broadside advertising, "Boyd's Extra Prolific Cotton, introduced by D. Dickson." The original broadside,
Highly improved cotton! Boyd's extra prolific!, (BRO 1854 H5) has been added to the broadside collection.
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Identifier: |
ms2622 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2918 |
Title: |
Samuel Golden Theater Collection
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Creator: |
Golden, Samuel |
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Dates: |
1930-1979 |
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The collection consists of programs, posters, and window cards for Broadway (N.Y.) plays, musicals, dance revues, and ballet
company productions printed by Samuel Golden's firm, Artcraft Litho and Printing Company from ca. 1930-1979. The collection
includes material for virtually all New York productions during this period and illustrates not only the history of New York
theater but also documents changes in printing techniques. Included are indexes to both the programs and the posters.
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Identifier: |
ms2623 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2919 |
Title: |
Photograph of African American women washing and ironing
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Creator: |
Moller, A. W. |
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Dates: |
1895 |
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The collection consists of one photograph (circa 1895?) depicting African American women washing and ironing in Thomasville,
Georgia. The reverse of the photograph is marked "Views in and around Thomasville. Photographed by A. W. Moller. Thomasville,
Georgia."
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Identifier: |
ms2624 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2920 |
Title: |
Robert Stephen Wilson collection
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Creator: |
Wilson, Robert Stephen |
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Dates: |
1788-1982 |
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Contents: |
This collection contains correspondence, documents, research notes, genealogical material, and other papers, chiefly relating
to the Clark (Clarke) and Mounger families of Georgia. Persons represented include John Clark (1766-1832) and his father,
Elijah Clarke (1733-1799).
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Identifier: |
ms2625 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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