| 3441 |
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Old Athens Cemetery Foundation, Inc. papers
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Old Athens Cemetery Foundation, Inc. |
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Dates: |
1980-2002 |
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The collection consists of the papers of the Foundation including minutes; members lists; publications; incorporations and
agreements; photos and slides; newspaper clippings; descendants correspondence; and general information concerning cemeteries
and artifacts.
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ms3152 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3442 |
Title: |
Amos D. Smith & Company business papers
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Amos D. Smith & Company |
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Dates: |
1840-1867 |
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The collection consists of letters written to A. D. & J. Y. Smith (1856-1858), and Amos D. Smith & Co. (1867), mostly from
cotton merchants in Columbus and Savannah, Georgia. The letters discuss the cotton market, cotton prices and shipping orders
including invoices and receipts. One letter dated November 15, 1867 is written on a printed copy of "Savannah Weekly Review
and Prices Current." Companies include Hall & Dexter (later Charles E. & Amory Dexter); Padelford, Fay & Co. (later Padelford
& Cope); Ruse, Davis & Long; and N. L. McCready & Co. (in New York).
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ms3153 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3443 |
Title: |
Mollie Watts album
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Creator: |
Watts, Mollie |
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Dates: |
1880-1884 |
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The collection consists of an album of handwritten song lyrics and poetry, together with written notes by friends and family.
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ms3154 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3444 |
Title: |
Thomas W.G. Inglet letters to Martha Inglet
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Inglet, Thomas W. G., 1839-1910 |
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Dates: |
1861-1865 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Inglet to his wife Martha (Mattie) in Berzelia, Georgia (Columbia County) during
his service as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. His letters give details of the war as his company moves to Manassas,
VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Richmond, VA; Yorktown, VA; Petersburg, VA; Wilmington, NC; James Island, SC; Baldwin, FL; and Charleston,
SC. He names fellow soldiers who are killed or wounded and discusses the harsh conditions of camp life. Also given are details
of battles at Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Yorktown. He was wounded in the hand on June 27, 1862 at Cold
Harbor, VA and in the foot on October 7, 1864 at Darbytown Road, VA. The final letters in the collection are written from
hospitals in Virginia (Jackson Hospital in Richmond) and Georgia (Blackie Hospital in Augusta). There is also one undated
poem/letter from Martha Inglet to her husband.
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ms3156 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3445 |
Title: |
Robert Augustus Toombs autograph
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Creator: |
Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 |
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Dates: |
1881 |
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The collection consists of a card with the autograph of Robert Augustus Toombs. The inscription reads, "R. Toombs -- Washington
Ga -- To my young friend Effie W. Dougherty[?]" and is dated 1881.
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Identifier: |
ms3157 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3446 |
Title: |
Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb letter to Governor Joseph Emerson Brown
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Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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Dates: |
1860 September 17 |
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The collection consists of one letter to Governor Joseph E. Brown from T.R.R. Cobb in regard to a report by Thweatt concerning
the endowment of the University of Georgia. The report apparently blames the University Trustees for squandering funds. Cobb
believes the report incorrect and proceeds to strongly contradict the figures given.
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Identifier: |
ms3158 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3447 |
Title: |
Mary Day Lanier letter to Mary Dorothy Lyndon
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Lanier, Mary Day |
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Dates: |
1899 January 6 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated January 6, 1899, addressed to Mary Dorothy Lyndon in Athens, Georgia, from Mary
Day Lanier in Greenwich, Connecticut. Lanier wrote that she received many requests for writings, photographs or autographs
of her husband (Sidney Lanier), and had gotten behind in her correspondence because of illness. Lanier also mentions Mary's
mother, Aunt Fanny and Cosby.
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Identifier: |
ms3159 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3448 |
Title: |
Charles Joseph Brockman papers
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Brockman, Charles Joseph, Sr., Dr., 1897-1977 |
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Dates: |
1920-1929 |
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This collection contains correspondence, radio talks, articles, photographs and mansuscripts relating to or written by Dr.
Charles Joseph Brockman, professor of chemistry, University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms316 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3449 |
Title: |
James Monroe Smith estate administration minutes
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Smith, James Monroe, 1839-1915 |
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Dates: |
1917-1918 |
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The collection consists of one typed, 67-page notebook of minutes for the meetings of the administrators of the James Monroe
Smith estate. The administrators of the estate were Andrew C. Erwin, Nat D. Arnold, L. K. Smith and later James F. Shehane.
Topics discussed by the administrators included sale of property, notes held by Smith, indebtedness to Smith, rental property
owned by Smith, tax returns, Dunlap Railroad, College Park tenants, stock, and selling the Smithonia Plantation.
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Identifier: |
ms3160 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3450 |
Title: |
Linton Stephens letter to Alexander Hamilton Stephens
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Creator: |
Stephens, Linton, 1823-1872 |
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Dates: |
1832, 1839 August 4 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated August 4, 1839, to Alexander H. Stephens in Crawfordville, Georgia. In the letter,
Linton relates the details of his travels by stage to Athens to attend the University of Georgia. Once in Athens he discusses
meeting Dr. Alonzo Church and Joseph and Lewis LeConte, taking his college entrance examination, joining Phi Kappa Literary
Society, and finding living accommodations and a roommate. The collection also includes one undated photograph of Alexander
H. Stephens as a young man.
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Identifier: |
ms3161 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3451 |
Title: |
Andrew J. Taft family papers
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Creator: |
Taft family |
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Dates: |
1862-1902 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Andrew J. Taft to his family in Whitehall, New York while he was a soldier.
His regiment was first to enter Atlanta, and Taft describes fortifications around the city, the houses with bullet holes,
and foraging expeditions after the battle. Letters discuss details of battles, officers, fellow soldiers, and camp life. Also
included in the collection are a carte de visite of Andrew Taft in his uniform, his watch fob, and 2 ribbons from the Grand
Army of the Republic (GAR).
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Identifier: |
ms3162 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3452 |
Title: |
Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown
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Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 |
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Dates: |
1885 January 8-April 2 |
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The collection consists of letters written to Joseph Emerson Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most
of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include
U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry
H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.
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Identifier: |
ms3163 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3453 |
Title: |
Woman's Missionary Society of the Lexington Methodist Church (Lexington, Ga.) minutes
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Lexington United Methodist Church (Lexington, Ga.). Woman's Missionary Society |
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Dates: |
1929-1939 |
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The collection consists of a ledger of handwritten minutes of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Lexington Methodist Church
in Lexington, Georgia. Minutes contain the names of members, officers and visitors; location of the meetings; refreshments
served; and details of songs, scripture, prayer and bible study during the meetings. Business topics discussed during the
meetings include repair of the parsonage, beautification of the church grounds, support for missionaries in other countries,
collection of dues, and contributions to charities.
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Identifier: |
ms3164 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3454 |
Title: |
United States Quartermaster Corps reports
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United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps |
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Dates: |
1873-1880 |
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The collection consists of various quartermaster reports dated 1873-1880 in Georgia. Reports include: Roll of enlisted men
employed on extra duty; Quarterly return of quartermaster stores; Report of horses, mules and oxen; Return of officers doing
duty in Quartermaster Department; and Personal reports to the Chief Quartermaster, Department of the South, Newport Barracks,
Kentucky. Several items are related to the repair of the steam launch "Pulaski."
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Identifier: |
ms3165 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3455 |
Title: |
Sophronia Mann Lofton papers
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Lofton, Sophronia Mann, 1849-1930 |
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Dates: |
1886-1930 |
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The collection consists of Sophronia Mann Lofton's writings, which include essays, articles, stories, and poetry. Also included
are four letters (photocopies) and an article written by her mother-in-law, Ann E. Lofton. The letters are addressed to Ann
Lofton's nieces and nephews.
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Identifier: |
ms3166 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3456 |
Title: |
Retrieved stolen art collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1981 |
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The collection consists of original art prints from French artists including Bracquemond, Buhot, Legros, Lepère and Prud'hon.
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Identifier: |
ms3167 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3457 |
Title: |
Ernest Bloch photographs
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Creator: |
Hess, Valentine |
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Dates: |
1949 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of three photographs of Ernest Bloch and his family in Maloja, Switzerland. Photographs were taken
by Valentine Hess in 1949.
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Identifier: |
ms3168 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3458 |
Title: |
British Film Institute National Film Theatre programs
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Creator: |
British Film Institute |
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Dates: |
1957-1988 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of schedules for screenings at the British Film Institute's National Film Theatre, National Film Theatre
programs and announcements, other BFI publications, inluding programs for the annual London Film Festival, as well as other
film publications, schedules and announcements.
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Identifier: |
ms3169 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3460 |
Title: |
Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative records
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Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative |
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Dates: |
1998 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of presentations given to the board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative (MATI) in
1998, as well as press releases and background information. Topics addressed include creating a highly informed community;
recommending a regional transit authority; and employer initiatives to help reduce traffic congestion. The MATI board's final
recommendations are also included.
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Identifier: |
ms3170 |
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Hargrett Library |
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