| 3721 |
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McAlexander collection of Fontaine family research
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McAlexander, Hubert Horton |
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Dates: |
1980-2009 |
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The collection consists of papers related to the Fontaine family and related families. These materials were used by Dr. McAlexander
to co-write the book, Francis Fontaine, The Builder, 1721-1785 : His ancestors and descendents and their connections / by
Hugh McAlexander, Richard Douglas McCrum, Dan Morse Woodliff. The items are mostly genealogical research made up of photocopies,
portraits, and published materials. Also included is a copy of the finished book. The arrangement of the collection follows
the arrangement of the finished book.
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Identifier: |
ms3424 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3722 |
Title: |
Abraham Albert World War I diary
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Creator: |
Albert, Abraham |
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Dates: |
1918-1919 |
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The collection consists of a World War I diary kept by Abraham Albert from April 14, 1918-March 3, 1919. Albert writes short
entries regarding his locations in France, and scouting school, shelling, and woods being flooded with mustard gas. The final
few pages of the diary contain a list of names of soldiers in Company K.
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Identifier: |
ms3427 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3723 |
Title: |
H.D.D. Twiggs diaries
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Twiggs, Hansford Dade Duncan, 1837-1917 |
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Dates: |
1883-1888 |
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The collection consists of six diaries kept by H.D.D. Twiggs from 1883-1888. Twiggs writes about his work, travels in Georgia,
the Northeast, Midwest, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and meeting with politicians including Rutherford B. Hayes, Grover
Cleveland, and Alexander Stephens. Twiggs also writes about legal cases he is involved in, meeting with old war buddies, and
talking about old battles.
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Identifier: |
ms3428 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3724 |
Title: |
Frances Mayes papers
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Creator: |
Mayes, Frances |
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Dates: |
1980-2010 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, fan mail, in-house publication materials, photographs, galley copies, advance copies,
articles, reviews and posters related to the Mayes' publications. Also included are Under the Tuscan Sun movie materials (such
as media kits, posters, CDs, screenplays) and Mayes' teaching materials from San Francisco State University.
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Identifier: |
ms3429 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3725 |
Title: |
Aaron Harber family letters
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Creator: |
Harber, Aaron |
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Dates: |
1862-1865 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of letters from Aaron Harber from Cleveland, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky; Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and
Trenton, Georgia. In his letters he describes being sent to Camp Dennison, Ohio and being put in the Invalid Corps after an
arm injury. He writes about being sent to Carver Hospital and Rush Barracks in Washington, D.C. for guard duty. Most of his
letters describe camp life, fellow soldiers, health, and attempts to get furloughs. Two of the letters mention Abraham Lincoln.
There are also several letters from friends to Mina and from Mina to her husband. Her letters describe the struggles to do
housework and raise the children (Nicholas A. and James B.) alone.
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Identifier: |
ms3431 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3726 |
Title: |
Charles H. Knox diary and letters
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Creator: |
Knox, Charles H., active 1864 |
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Dates: |
1864-1865 |
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The collection consists of a diary kept by Charles H. Knox in which he describes the battle which resulted in his capture,
travel to Andersonville Prison, layout of the prison, food and prices, number of prisoners arriving on various days, punishments,
hangings and exchange of prisoners.
The collection also includes two letters Knox wrote to his wife: dated Andersonville, Georgia, May 30, 1864, regarding Knox's
imprisonment; dated Annapolis, March 15, 1865, regarding his health and his exchange.
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Identifier: |
ms3432 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3727 |
Title: |
Perry P. Powell diary
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Creator: |
Powell, Perry P. |
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Dates: |
1865 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a diary of Perry P. Powell beginning while still at home in Waukegan, Illinois. After enlisting,
Powell heads for Camp Butler in Springfield, Illinois. He describes arriving in Memphis, Tennessee, the weather, orders, and
rumors of the capture of Richmond and General Lee, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, explosion of the steamer Sultana
in the Mississippi River, and the capture of Jefferson Davis.
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Identifier: |
ms3433 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3728 |
Title: |
Daniel M. Reed letters to Mary K. Bull
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Creator: |
Reed, Daniel M., -1862 |
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Dates: |
1861-1862 |
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The collection consists of seven letters written by Daniel M. Reed to Mary K. Bull from Beaufort, South Carolina about guarding
the ferry, picket duty at Seabrook Island, war news the soldiers hear, battle, plans to go out west after the war, and his
determination to never take the oath of allegiance if captured.
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Identifier: |
ms3434 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3729 |
Title: |
Thomas A. Woodham papers
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Creator: |
Woodham, Thomas Augustus, -1862 |
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Dates: |
1840-1881 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Thomas Woodham to his wife and family from Petersburg, Stanton, Gordonville,
Lynchburg, and Winchester, Virginia. Correspondences describe hardships the soldiers endure, sickness, battles, and Woodham's
strong desire to come home.
The collection also includes financial papers mainly concerning Nancy Caroline Woodham and the Lunsford family. Papers include
promissory notes, receipts, and indentures from 1840-1881.
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Identifier: |
ms3435 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3730 |
Title: |
Nunnally Candy Company Ledgers
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Creator: |
Nunnally Candy Co. (Atlanta, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1921-1939 |
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The collection consists of thirty ledgers. The ledgers contain several transfer of expense books, voucher records, cash books,
summary of expenses, sales, purchases, and profit and loss records.
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Identifier: |
ms3436 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3731 |
Title: |
Cotton mill notebook
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of pages from a small binder containing notes, maps, figures, and information relating to a cotton
mill.
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Identifier: |
ms3437 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3732 |
Title: |
Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers
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Creator: |
Morehouse, Ward, 1898-1966 |
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Dates: |
1901-1999 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of biographical information, genealogy, correspondence, contracts, writings, photographs, and printed
material. The writings of Rebecca and Ward Morehouse include articles about their world travels, the theater, play reviews,
and celebrity interviews.
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Identifier: |
ms3438 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3734 |
Title: |
Bedney Franklin papers
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Creator: |
Franklin, Bedney |
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Dates: |
1801-1814 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of seven documents relating to Bedney Franklin's position as Solicitor General in Montgomery County,
Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms344 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3735 |
Title: |
Lloyd Leroy Smith ledger book
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Smith, Lloyd L. (Lloyd LeRoy), 1913- |
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Dates: |
1949-1957 |
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The collection consists of a ledger book of Lloyd Leroy Smith from 1949, 1953-1954, and 1957. Entries list the date, item
purchased or bill paid, amount paid, and amount received.
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Identifier: |
ms3440 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3736 |
Title: |
John S. Blasingame family papers
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Blasingame, John S., 1836- |
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Dates: |
1862-1909 |
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Contents: |
This collection contains approximately 40 wartime letters written by the Blasingame family, including Confederate soldiers
with the 54th Georgia Infantry. Civil War letters originate from the front lines in Richmond, Virginia, and Savannah, Atlanta,
Fort Macon, and Marrieta, Georgia. This grouping includes a partly-printed parole for John S. Blasingame out of Macon, 1865,
in which Blasingame is sworn under oath not to bear arms against the United States of America, give any information, or do
any military duty whatsoever until regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war.
Other materials in the collection include family correspondence from 1893-1894 and 1909 and 2 small photographs.
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Identifier: |
ms3441 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3737 |
Title: |
Dorsey family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1989 |
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Contents: |
This collection contains genealogical charts, baby books, correspondence, plaques and artifacts. The materials range from
the 1900s to 1980s.
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Identifier: |
ms3442 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3738 |
Title: |
Chatham County (Ga.) indenture
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Creator: |
Felt, Joseph |
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Dates: |
1854 February 2 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of an indenture made February 2, 1854 between Joseph Felt, guardian of Margaret Cavanagh, "a lunatic
of the City of Savannah," and Edward O'Byrne for "a lot of land in Savannah, known as Lot Number Ten (10), Digby Tything Derby
Ward."
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Identifier: |
ms3443 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3739 |
Title: |
P. W. Alexander letter to Henry L. Benning
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Creator: |
Alexander, P. W. |
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Dates: |
1872 February 7 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a letter on State of Georgia executive letterhead bearing the Executive Department seal: dated
Atlanta, Georgia, February 7, 1872, to General (H. L. Benning), signed P.W. Alexander, regarding the possibility of a judge's
seat becoming available in the Supreme Court.
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Identifier: |
ms3444 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3740 |
Title: |
Joseph G. Bardy letters
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Creator: |
Bardy, Joseph G. |
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Dates: |
1953 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence from Joseph G. Bardy to his family in Brooklyn, New York. The first letter is dated
February 12, 1953, Suwon, Korea. The remaining letters were mailed from Hunter Air Force Base, Savannah, Georgia. Bardy writes
about service life, the war, and current events.
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Identifier: |
ms3445 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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