| 4261 |
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Samuel Alderman poems
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Alderman, Samuel |
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1800s |
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The collection consists of three handwritten poems by Samuel Alderman. Two of the works are entitled Dear Children and A Farewell
to a Brother.
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ms394 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4262 |
Title: |
Geiger, Spearman, Gresham families papers
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Gresham, Emma Mary Spearman, 1868-1952 |
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Dates: |
1844-1996 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, correspondence, financial papers, genealogy, writings, printed material,
photographs, and artifacts. The major portion of the collection is genealogy research done by the Gresham sisters Pauline,
Mary, and Frances.
Most of the correspondence is between family members and includes the following sections -
1844-1849 letters between Gabriel Toombs Spearman and his brother-in-law Matthew Whitfield; 1864-1865 letters to Annie Geiger
from her friend Salina Perry describing effects of the war on her home; 1867-1903 letters between Annie Geiger and her sisters
Esther and Mary which cover such subjects as fashion and dressmaking, babies, health, and gossip; 1866-1867 letters between
Toombs Spearman and Annie Geiger in Micanopy, Florida before their marriage; 1888-1889 letters between Jeptha Gresham and
Emma Spearman before their marriage; and 1860-1861 letters to Toombs Spearman at the University of Georgia from his father
containing much about politics, Abraham Lincoln and the war.
There are writings by James Monroe Gresham about his Civil War experiences in the 42nd Regiment, Company H, including being
a prisoner at Johnson Island (OH).
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ms3940 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4263 |
Title: |
Bill Anderson papers
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Anderson, Bill, 1937- |
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circa 1940s-2011 |
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The collection consists of many photographs from Bill Anderson's tours and performances, as well as newspaper clippings, professional
papers, performance clothes, related ephemera, and several decades of his fan club newsletters. Also included is a Fender
King guitar and strap. Many of the photograph albums were donated on behalf of Kathryn House, Georgia Representative of the
Bill Anderson Fan Club.
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ms3941 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4264 |
Title: |
Donald H. Smith collection
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Smith, Donald H., 1944- |
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Dates: |
1969-1970 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, writing, and assorted printed material from Donald H. Smith's service
in the 4th Infantry Division of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Included are two issues of The Steadfast and
Loyal and five issues of The Ivy Leaf, publications of the 4th Infantry Division.
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ms3942 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4265 |
Title: |
Wormsloe Foundation records
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Wormsloe Foundation |
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Dates: |
1954-2002 |
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The collection consists primarily of correspondence and meeting minutes created during the general operation of the Wormsloe
Foundation. Also included are drafts and revisions for a number of Wormsloe Foundation Publications, as well as material related
to William Kelso's excavation of Fort Wimberly at Wormsloe Plantation. There is a significant amount of correspondence and
printed material from the many arts, science, and education causes to which the Foundation contributes.
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ms3943 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4267 |
Title: |
Richmond County Deeds and Wills
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Richmond County (Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1893-1974 |
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The collection consists of several legal documents from Richmond County, Georgia. The will of Henry W. Landrum and corresponding
legal papers are included among others.
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Identifier: |
ms3945 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4269 |
Title: |
Jack Landrum papers
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Landrum, Jack Marion, 1924-2014 |
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Dates: |
1943-1987 |
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The collection consists primarily of documents created during Jack Landrum's service in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve.
These documents include forms, orders, certificates, and other related material. Also included is a manuscript of "Memories
of Service in the United States Navy," a memoir about his career in the military. Also included are photographs of Mr. Landrum,
his wife, and several U.S. Navy groups, newsletters, and certificates.
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ms3947 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4270 |
Title: |
Leslie Jean Michel collection
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Michel, Leslie Jean |
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Dates: |
1980-1982 |
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The collection consists of fliers and posters promoting performances at various music venues in Georgia, especially Athens
and Atlanta. The material, dating from the early 1980s, advertise shows at little-known clubs and houses as well as historic
locations including Tyrone's, the 40 Watt Club, and the Last Resort in Athens and the 688 Club in Atlanta.
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Identifier: |
ms3948 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4271 |
Title: |
Emory J. Hall World War I letters
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Hall, Emory J., 1901-1959 |
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Dates: |
1916-1918 |
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The collection consists of letters from Emory James Hall mostly addressed to his mother in Athens, GA during the time of World
War I. Some of the letters are sent from the USS New Hampshire.
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Identifier: |
ms3949 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4272 |
Title: |
Marcus Blakey Allmond poem
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Allmond, Marcus Blakey, 1851-1909 |
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Dates: |
after 1885 |
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The collection consists of two documents: a typescript titled Agricola, an Idyl, by Marcus Blakey Allmond; handwritten letter
dated May 24, 1934, signed "Allen E. Allmond," regarding Marcus Blakey Allmond's book titled Estelle.
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Identifier: |
ms395 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4273 |
Title: |
Cuyler "Ned" Brooks papers
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Creator: |
Brooks, Cuyler W., Jr. |
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Dates: |
1940-2015 |
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The collection contains correspondence and various files related to the production of multiple indexes and fanzines in the
genre of science fiction and fantasy from the mid 1960s through 2015. Included are original zine art, writing submissions,
sci fi book catalogs, photographs, and a small pencil portrait of Ned. Also included are miscellaneous fanzines from 1940-2015.
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Identifier: |
ms3951 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4274 |
Title: |
James E. Butler, Sr. papers
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Butler, James E., Sr., 1923- |
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Dates: |
1942-1966 |
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The collection consists of orders, reports, forms, and other documents from Jim Butler's career in the U.S. Navy during World
War II and the Naval Reserve shortly after the war's end.
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ms3952 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4275 |
Title: |
National Press Photographers Association records
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Creator: |
Gordon, James R. "Jim", 1933-2015 |
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Dates: |
1920-2019 |
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The collection consists of records from the offices of the National Press Photographers Association, correspondence among
members, printed material produced by the NPPA and affiliates, other material including "Living History" interviews with veteran
photojournalists, photographs, and awards submissions. Many boxes of slides came from individual photographers as well as
group presentations such as the Pictures of the Year.
The collection contains photographs and some personal papers from Joseph Costa, founder and first president of NPPA as well
as executive editor of the organization's official magazine, National Press Photographer (later retitled News Photographer),
from 1946 to 1966.
In January of 2017, 30 boxes of material were added to the collection from the late James R. "Jim" Gordon, editor of News
Photographer magazine from 1978 to 2003. These files include a broad range of subject files, photographs used in the magazine,
and a number of miscellaneous files containing documents, photos, and other material. The James Gordon material has been minimally
processed and described at the box level.
The Hargrett Library also holds many issues of News Photographer magazine from 1947 to 1974.
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ms3953 |
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| 4276 |
Title: |
Patricia Irwin Cooper papers
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Cooper, Patricia Irwin |
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Dates: |
1942-2014 |
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The collection consists of papers and photographs documenting Cooper's research of vernacular architecture. While most of
her research focused on Athens and the Northeast Georgia region, a wide range of geographic areas are covered.
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Identifier: |
ms3954 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4277 |
Title: |
Photo Album of African American Colleges and Students
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1919-1926 |
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This collection contains 32 pages of photographs on black scrapbook paper featuring pictures of students and college school
buildings from Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. These schools incude Immanuel State College in Macon, Georgia, Boggs
Academy in Keysville, Georgia, Georgia Normal and Agricultural College in Albany, Georgia, as well as the Johnson C. Smith
University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. Humorous clippings and written commentary
is interspersed throughout the book, with postcards featuring city scenes from Atlanta, Elberton, and Augusta, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3955 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4278 |
Title: |
Science Fiction Convention photographs
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Creator: |
Deckinger, Michael, 1943-2012 |
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Dates: |
1960-1970 |
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This collection consists of two loose photgraphs and a photo album of color and black and white photgraphs featuring scenes
from several different science fiction conventions from 1960-1970, including Seacon 1961, Baycon 1968, and Lunacon 1967. Appearing
in photos are noted science fiction writers Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, and Poul Anderson.
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Identifier: |
ms3956 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4279 |
Title: |
John G. Abbott letters
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Abbott, John G., 1838-1863 |
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Dates: |
1862 |
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The collection contains letters written by John G. Abbott to his brother Joseph E. P. Abbott during his service in the 48th
New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in and around Fort Pulaski, Georgia in 1862.
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Identifier: |
ms3957 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4280 |
Title: |
Lizzie Scudder autograph book
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Creator: |
Scudder, Lizzie E. |
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Dates: |
1859-1864 |
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Autograph book belonging to Lizzie E. Scudder, a student of the Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens, Georgia, dated November 30,
1859. Includes entries from fellow students from 1860-1864. Album printed by Leavitt and Allen, New York, has engravings and
is bound with laquered boards with gilt floral decorations and flowers with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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ms3958 |
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