| 5201 |
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William Henry Fleming papers
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Fleming, William H. (William Henry), 1856-1944 |
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Dates: |
1875-1912 |
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The collection consists of the papers and scrapbooks of William Henry Fleming from 1875-1912. The bulk of the collection contains
scrapbooks (1875-1899) of clippings documenting Fleming's activities, speeches, and political career. The correspondence (1902,
1910-1912) pertains to the contested Tenth District election of 1902 between Fleming and Thomas W. Hardwick, and the stolen
fi fas (tax executions) from the Office of the Washington County Ordinary. Correspondents include James Barrett, T.J. Holmes,
and Thomas E. Watson.
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ms77 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5202 |
Title: |
Frederick William Benteen papers
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Benteen, Frederick William, 1834-1898. |
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Dates: |
1833-1951 |
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The collection consists of papers of Frederick William Benteen from 1833-1951. The collection contains a variety of material
mainly relating to Benteen's service in the 7th U.S. Cavalry and, in particular, his involvement in the Battle of Little Big
Horn. Includes correspondence (1871-1888) from Benteen in the Montana territory, Kansas, and Nebraska, to his wife, Catherine
L. Benteen; a map drawn by Benteen of the Little Big Horn battlefield; some official military documents including the draft
and revised draft (July 4, 1876) of Major Marcus A. Reno regarding George A. Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn; and
numerous photographs of members of the 7th Cavalry, military groups and locations, including Ft. Dodge, Kansas (1868-1869),
Native American leaders, and several of the Benteen family.
The collection also contains some military documents relating to Benteen's service in the 10th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry
during the Civil War; photocopies of correspondence from Benteen to Theodore W. Goldin regarding the 7th Cavalry; "Cavalry
Scraps", articles written by Benteen regarding his cavalry service; correspondence (1929-1949) between E.A. Brinistool and
various members of the Benteen family; newspaper clippings; printed material; and a scrapbook.
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ms770 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5203 |
Title: |
Frederick W. Benteen collection addendum
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1833-1978 |
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The collection consists of photographs of family members and military friends of Frederick W. Benteen. His commission paper
is included as well. It is dated 1864 November 23 and commissions him to brigadier general. Also includes is a bound, gilt-edged
album of religious pictures; the folded American flag that draped the coffin of Mrs. Anita Benteen Mitchell), Benteen's graddaughter,
in 1978; and a tattered American flag that appears to be a 10th Missouri Cavalry flag, flown during the Civil War and was
donated after the initial gift in 1973.
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Identifier: |
ms770a |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5204 |
Title: |
Thomas J. Gardner collection
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Creator: |
Gardner, Thomas J. |
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Dates: |
1900, 1907-1909 |
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The collection consists of three items: a letter to Thomas J. Gardener from S.R. Ellington, regarding a teaching position
(1900); roll book kept by Gardner (1907-1909); and a report card of Pauline Rivers, John Means Institute, signed by Gardner
(1909).
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Identifier: |
ms771 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5205 |
Title: |
David McCord Wright papers
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Creator: |
Wright, David McCord, 1909-1968 |
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Dates: |
1960s |
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The collection consists of two typewritten lectures delivered by Dr. David McCord Wright, correspondence from Wright to Professor
William B. Keeling (1967), and a typewritten and manuscript proof of Growth and Economy (circa 1964).
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Identifier: |
ms773 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5206 |
Title: |
Harriet Hentz Houser Of Things Not Seen
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Houser, Harriet Hentz |
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Dates: |
1900s |
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The collection consists of a typewritten manuscript titled Of Things Not Seen, by Harriet Hentz Houser. The manuscript is
inscribed "To Mr. Berg, From Harriet H. Houser," and contains handwritten notations and corrections.
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Identifier: |
ms775 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5207 |
Title: |
Charles W. Hubner Over the Stars
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Creator: |
Hubner, Charles W. (Charles William), 1835-1929 |
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Dates: |
after 1845 |
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The collection consists of a handwritten poem titled Over the Stars, by Charles William Hubner. A handwritten note on the
back of the poem reads "Poem was published in Poems of faith and consolation. A few words are changed in printed version."
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Identifier: |
ms776 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5208 |
Title: |
Hugh Hodgson memorabilia collection
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Creator: |
Hodgson, Hugh |
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Dates: |
1926-1974 |
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The collection consists of material commemorating the life of Hugh Hodgson including music compositions (including two copies
of Mother Goose Melodies), programs of Hodgson's performances, newspaper clippings regarding his life and death, news releases,
and a Hugh Hodgson printing block.
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Identifier: |
ms777 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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| 5209 |
Title: |
William Jones account book
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Creator: |
Jones, William, active 1836-1840 |
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Dates: |
1836-1840 |
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The collection consists of an account book of William Jones. The account book documents the sale of cotton and saw gins Jones
manufactured and repaired from 1836-1838. Entries include name of customer, description of purchase, and price.
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Identifier: |
ms778 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5210 |
Title: |
Kenneth Coleman papers
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Creator: |
Coleman, Kenneth |
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Dates: |
circa 1950s-1960s |
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The collection consists of the typescript; first, second and final draft, footnotes and appendix, and bibliography of "The
American Revolution in Georgia" published by the University of Georgia Press in 1958. Also included is the original manuscript
of Dr. Coleman's book "Confederate Athens" including his resource notes, correspondence, reproduction of papers in other repositories,
printed material, revisions, rough drafts, bibliography, preface and typescript of the complete book. It was published by
the University of Georgia Press in 1968. In addition, over 8000 manuscript sheets and cards of notes assembled for the writing
of "Georgia Journeys" with Sarah Gober Temple, published in 1961.
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Identifier: |
ms78 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5211 |
Title: |
Hughes Spalding collection
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Creator: |
Spalding, Hughes, 1886-1969 |
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Dates: |
1932, 1959-1960 |
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The collection consists of typewritten correspondence of Hughes Spalding with E. Merton Coulter, Herbert Bolton, and John
Tate Lanning concerning a possible series of books on the history of coastal Georgia. The collection also includes two honors
presented to Spalding: a certificate naming Spalding as a member of Pope John XXIII's Council and Advisory Group of the Atlanta
Diocese (1959); Newman Club "Georgia Catholic Award," 1960.
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Identifier: |
ms780 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5212 |
Title: |
Athens-Clarke County consolidation collection
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Athens-Clarke County (Ga.). Charter Commission |
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Dates: |
1967-1972 |
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The collection consists of records of the Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission to formulate a workable charter for consolidation
of city and county governments. The collection includes: correspondence, general material, minutes of charter commission,
public hearings, vouchers, receipts, draft copies, preliminary organization material, audits, tax levies, newspaper and magazine
articles and miscellaneous printed material. Note: The question of consolidation was defeated in a referendum on May 24, 1972.
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Identifier: |
ms782 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5213 |
Title: |
Phinizy Spalding papers
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Creator: |
Best, William, 1695-1761 |
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Dates: |
1967-1971 |
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The collection consists of correspondence concerning the re-publication of The Merit and Reward of a Good Intention, a sermon
preached by William Best, D. D., before the Honourable Trustees of the Colony of Georgia in 1742. The book as reprinted contains
an introduction by Phinizy Spalding, engravings and a map of the period. The collection includes many letters from William
Haynes of the Ashantilly Press, as well as letters from other correspondents. The book was a winner in the 1968 Southern Books
Competition.
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Identifier: |
ms783 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 5214 |
Title: |
John MacPherson Berrien letters to Littleton W. Tazewell
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Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 |
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Dates: |
1825-1849 |
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The collection consists of five letters from John MacPherson Berrien to Littleton W. Tazewell from 1825-1849. Correspondence
regards U.S. politics, congressional matters, and George Healy. Also included are two summonses signed by Berrien as Chairman
of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate of the United States. The summonses, dated January 16, 1845, are addressed
to the Marshall of the United States for the Southern District of New York; and Abraham Asten, Jesse Oakley, Andrew Warner,
and James W. Metcalf.
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Identifier: |
ms784a |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5215 |
Title: |
Brown family papers
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Brown family |
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Dates: |
1837-1930 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Brown family from 1837-1930 including the Joseph E. Brown papers (1843-1883), the
Joseph M. Brown papers (1860-1930), and the Julius L. Brown papers. The collection also includes miscellaneous materials mainly
relating to Cora Brown and Joseph Grisham and an autograph collection apparently collected by Julius L. Brown which he either
collected or selected from the Brown family papers. In some cases, a particular person is represented by a single item, while
there are fourteen letters of Alexander H. Stephens to Joseph E. Brown discussing Reconstruction politics.
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Identifier: |
ms785 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5216 |
Title: |
Benjamin Lincoln notebook and order book
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Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 |
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Dates: |
1780-1795 |
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The collection consists of a notebook and order book of Benjamin Lincoln. The notebook contains essays composed by Lincoln
from 1780-1795. Essay titles include: State of Matters Relative to the Defense and Loss of Charlestown; Rise, Progress and
Suppression of the Massachusetts Rebellion; Causes of the Failure of the Mission to the Hostile Indians; Invalidity of the
Claims of the Indians to the Grounds on Which They Hunt; Observations on the Climate & C. of the Eastern Counties; On the
Religious State of the Eastern Counties; On the Migration of Fishes; Observations Founded on a Letter to Judge Lowell on the
Idea that Worms in the Vegetables and Animal Bodies Were the Consequences and Not the Cause of Corruption; and Why the Indian
Tribes Decrease & C. The order book contains orders written by General Benjamin Lincoln from 1779-1780. Orders mainly concern
general military administration and discipline of troops. Of particular interest are orders pertaining to marches or sieges
at Augusta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.
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ms787 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5217 |
Title: |
Paul Darcy Boles papers
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Boles, Paul Darcy, 1916- |
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Dates: |
mid-20th century |
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The collection consists of proofs containing both printer's notes and textual corrections, of writings of Paul Darcy Boles.
Miscellaneous items include a handwritten note regarding the Lilac Festival (written on a Chateau fleur de lis napkin), The
Beggars in the Sun mock-up, and a typewritten letter to Boles from A. L. Hart, Jr., The Macmillan Company, regarding both
personal and business matters.
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Identifier: |
ms788 |
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| 5218 |
Title: |
Charles W. Hubner papers
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Hubner, Charles W. (Charles William), 1835-1929 |
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Dates: |
1874-1899 |
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The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Charles W. Hubner and Paul Hamilton Hayne, residing at Cape Hill
near Augusta (Ga.). The Hayne letters are originals, the Hubner letters are reproductions. The letters are friendly correspondence
containing comments on the poetry composed by each, family news, and discussions of works by others. Also includes letters
to Hubner from Hayne's wife Mary and son William H. Hayne, and letters from Hayne to Hubner's daughter, Ida.
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ms789 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5219 |
Title: |
James D. Frederick family papers
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Frederick family |
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Dates: |
1844-1899, 1942 |
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The collection consists of papers of James Daniel Frederick and the Frederick family from 1844-1899, 1942. The bulk of the
collection consists of diaries and account books of James D. Frederick. The diaries (1844-1856 and 1873-1899) contain entries
describing Frederick's student life at the University of Georgia, a few minutes and the constitution of the Washingtonian
Temperance Society of Franklin College, and entries pertaining to crop conditions, weather, and farming practices for Frederick's
farm in Marshallville, Macon County, Georgia. Entries for the period 1873-1889 are sparse and usually are recorded once a
year. The account books (1873, 1875-1878, 1880-1882, and 1888-1892) include occasional notes but mainly record items purchased
for operating the farm.
The collection also contains a diary (January - April 1882) of Eugene Frederick pertaining to the operation of his farm; a
typescript of THE KEENE FAMILY containing photographs, genealogical charts, and clippings; and the original mockup for THE
RUMPH-FREDERICK FAMILIES including correspondence, photographs, clippings, and genealogical charts. The genealogical material
was collected by Louise Frederick Hays.
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Identifier: |
ms79 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5220 |
Title: |
Virginia Colonial Records Project survey reports
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Creator: |
Virginia Colonial Records Project |
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Dates: |
1955-1961 |
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The collection consists of correspondence and reproductions of survey reports from France and England, listing manuscript
holdings in these countries which concern the state of Virginia. There is also a special report (#27) listing "search room
catalogs and other finding aids to the records preserved in the Public Records Office, London." Survey reports are filed by
number. Ask to see box lists.
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ms790 |
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