1 |
Title: |
Lovick Pierce letters to Ann Pierce Howard
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Pierce, Lovick, 1785-1879 |
|
|
Dates: |
1875-1879 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of three letters from Lovick Pierce to his granddaughter Mrs. Ann Pierce Howard of Hamilton, Harris
County, Georgia. Dated April 7, 1875, October 22, 1877, and November 4, 1879, the first letter is datelined "Sunshine", the
Pierce homeplace, while the other two are headed Sparta. Poignant and filled with grandfatherly advice, the letter of 4 November
1879 is noted as "the last before his death."Also included is a copy of the petition of Robert D. Walker.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1443 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
2 |
Title: |
Reverend Samuel Frink sermons
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Frink, Samuel, 1735-1771 |
|
|
Dates: |
1767-1771 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of a manuscript volume containing seven sermons, probably in the hand of Reverend Samuel Frink, while
rector of Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia from 1767-1771.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1040 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
3 |
Title: |
Andrew A. Lipscomb composition books
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Lipscomb, Andrew A. (Andrew Adgate), 1816-1890 |
|
|
Dates: |
1861-1888 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of composition books of Andrew A. Lipscomb from 1861-1888. The books contain handwritten sermons,
speeches, and lecture notes. Lipscomb often includes information on where, when, and for what event the material is written,
as well as the corresponding bible verse.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1216 |
|
|
Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
4 |
Title: |
Eugene Lott Hill papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Hill, Eugene Lott |
|
|
Dates: |
1907-1972 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of addresses, speeches, notebooks and sermons of Eugene Lott Hill from 1907-1972. The bulk of the
materials (1907-1949) relate to Hill's ministry at the First Presbyterian Church (Athens, Ga.). Also included in the collection
is a list of deaths which occurred during Hill's ministry.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1483 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
5 |
Title: |
Ira S. and Caroline Bell Caldwell papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Caldwell family |
|
|
Dates: |
1917-1949 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence to Ira S. and Caroline Bell Caldwell from 1917-1949. Mainly contains correspondence
from their son, Erskine Caldwell; with some from his wives, Helen Lannigan Caldwell, Margaret Bourke-White, and June Johnson
Caldwell; and his children Janet, Pixy, and Dabney Caldwell. Erskine's letters chronicle his personal life and professional
career: beginning as a college student; then while living in Mt. Vernon, Maine; traveling in Europe; living in Darien, Connecticut;
working in Russia; and working in Hollywood, California. The collection also contains some correspondence relating to Ira
S. Caldwell's work with the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church, a typewritten manuscript by I.S. Caldwell, clippings,
and a few photographs.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1557 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
6 |
Title: |
David Gardiner Phillips family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Phillips, David Gardiner, 1817-1899 |
|
|
Dates: |
1849-1883 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence and photographs. Correspondence mostly concerns family matters, such as the birth
and death of Mary Phillips' twins, and the Phillips' move into a new home. The speech in the collection concerns the topic
of secession. Reverend Phillips' ledger consists of accounts of expenditures, stipends received from the congregation, tax
returns, and accounts and contracts for farm workers.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms3753 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
7 |
Title: |
Patrick Hues Mell papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Mell, P. H. (Patrick Hues), 1814-1888 |
|
|
Dates: |
1829-1888 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of the papers of Patrick Hues Mell from 1829-1888. The papers include correspondence; compositions,
including sermons; newspaper clippings; and bound volumes. The correspondence includes letters documenting his involvement
in the Georgia Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention, the Baptist Church in general, and the University of
Georgia. The collection also includes an 1885 roll of delegates and committees of the Southern Baptist Convention and a letterbook
(Dec. 1884 - Dec. 1887) as Chancellor of the University of Georgia.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms60 |
|
|
Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
8 |
Title: |
Butler family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Barrow family |
|
|
Dates: |
1820-1950 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of the Butler family of Madison, Morgan County, Georgia from ca. 1820-1950. Contains correspondence
to various members of the Butler family including Col. D.E. Butler, Peter Walton Butler, and Bessie Butler. Correspondents
of Bessie Butler include Benjamin W. Hunt of Eatonton, Joseph Jacobs of Atlanta, and J. Quinn West of Thomaston, Georgia,
all which discuss family matters and Georgia politics. The collection also contains medical notes from college (1820s); an
autograph album of Ginnie T. Walton (1849-1850); glass plate negatives of Thurlston, the Butler home in Madison (1880s); and
a diary of Baptist minister Jesse Mercer describing a journey (March-June 1820) to Philadelphia to attend a Baptist convention.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1639 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
9 |
Title: |
John L. Tison papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Tison, John L. (John Laurence), 1876- |
|
|
Dates: |
1891-1934 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of John L. Tison of Cedar Grove, Georgia from 1891-1934. Includes correspondence, deeds,
indentures, notebooks, sermons, and speeches. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence (1900-1910) to John L.
Tison from his mother, Arabella, and brother Sidney which discusses family matters, religion, and social events.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1685 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
10 |
Title: |
Charlotte Newton collection of Reverend Groves H. Cartledge historical sketches
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Newton, Virginia |
|
|
Dates: |
1939-1967 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of typescripts, manuscript notes, proof sheets, and correspondence concerning "Sketches of the early
history of Madison County" and "Autobiography of Rev. Groves H. Cartledge."
Reverend Groves Harrison Cartledge made great efforts towards cataloging the history of Madison County, Ga., and the struggles
of the pioneer 18th century minister Reverend John Newton of Hopewell Presbytery. Historical sketches mention many early
Georgia families, Presbyterian churches in Northeastern Georgia, and include comments on such varied subjects as depredations
by th Indians, soil conservation, difficulties of pioneer life, etc.
Jessie Mize, Virginia and Charlotte Newton, and the Rev. Samuel Cartledge compiled this collection. The correspondence sheds
further light on the publishing history and the background research performed by this dedicated group. Also included is a
sizable amount of genealogical material on the Cartledge family and allied families of the Madison County area.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1137 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
11 |
Title: |
Bass / Linton / Lipscomb / Wyche family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Bass family |
|
|
Dates: |
1820-1939 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of the Bass, Linton, Lipscomb, and Wyche families. The papers include correspondence, photographs,
autograph books, lecture notes, remedy book, sermons, plantation account books, a scrapbook, and a diary. Also included are
lecture notes, sermons, and a scrapbook of Rev. Andrew A. Lipscomb of Athens, Georgia; a diary of Frank A. Lipscomb from his
European trip; plantation account books of Moses Wadell Linton for Lintondale Plantation in Thomas County, Georgia; correspondence
from Rev. Charles L. Bass to his mother while he served in London, England and Paris, France during World War I; and a remedy
book of Thomas C. Wyche containing recipes for inks, soap, dyes, tonics, and food.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2225 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
12 |
Title: |
James M. Chiles family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Chiles, James M., 1809-1863 |
|
|
Dates: |
1782-1919 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, mostly to Chiles relating to his involvement in the Baptist Church in Abbeville
and Edgefield Districts (S.C.) and in Gum Pond, Mitchell County (Ga.); printed material relating to the Edgefield Baptist
Association; minutes (July 17, 1867) of the Abbeville and Edgefield Union Bible Society; Chiles' commonplace book with sermon
notations; list of various women missionaries; and a speech made by Emma L. Amos before the Women's Baptist Missionary Society
in Athens, Georgia.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2915 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
13 |
Title: |
Sam P. Jones papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Jones, Sam P. (Sam Porter), 1847-1906 |
|
|
Dates: |
1863-1950 |
|
|
Contents: |
Note
The papers of Sam P. Jones includes correspondence mostly from 1863 to 1907; writings, sermons, lectures; and diaries, journals,
and notebooks. The correspondence contains mainly letters requesting Reverend Jones to speak and remarks of individuals who
had attended a sermon or lecture. The writings, sermons and lectures relate to his work in promoting prohibition. The diaries
and journals (1892-1923) were kept mainly by his wife, Laura McElwain Jones, and document her social and daily activities
in Cartersville, Georgia.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
14 |
Title: |
Henry Lee Jewett Williams papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Williams, Henry Lee Jewett, 1887-1918 |
|
|
Dates: |
1907-1921 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of writings, sermons, sermon notes, family photographs, photographic negatives and glass lantern slides
of Europe and the Holy Lands, a scrapbook of clippings, photographs, and programs pertaining to Williams, a book of accounts
Williams kept while a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, and correspondence. The correspondence pertains to Williams' activities
while at Oxford, his rectorship at St. Stephens Church (Milledgeville, Ga.), and his teaching career at the University of
the South (Sewanee, Tenn.). Correspondents include University of Georgia Chancellor D.C. Barrow, the Bishop of Atlanta Cleland
Kinloch Nelson, and Williams' father, Howard J. Williams. The collection also contains correspondence to Eleanor (Nellie)
Barrow Williams from friends and family, letters of condolence upon her father's death, and memorials to Henry Lee Jewett
Williams.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2628 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
15 |
Title: |
Francis R. Goulding papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Goulding, F. R. (Francis Robert), 1810-1881 |
|
|
Dates: |
1850-1986 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, patent petitions, manuscripts of writings, notes, and other papers of Goulding;
family correspondence; correspondence with the Georgia State Library, where Goulding's papers were previously housed, and
others concerning the collection; and manuscript by Bilali (Ben Ali), an enslaved Arabic man from Sapelo Island, Ga., and
correspondence, articles, and other papers relating to the manuscript.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2807 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
16 |
Title: |
Peninah W. Thomas family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Clinch, Batavia Thomas |
|
|
Dates: |
1821-1959 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of Peninah W. Thomas and the Thomas family of Athens (Ga.) from 1821-1959. The papers include
correspondence, bills and receipts, account books, legal documents, and sermons (1890s) written by Robert Toombs DuBose.
The bills and receipts (1821-1910) contain several receipts for wages paid by Peninah W. Thomas to freedmen. The account
books (1834-1845) contain bank accounts of Stevens Thomas and lists of accounts and purchases.
The correspondence includes letters (1838-1870) between Peninah W. Thomas and her daughters Ella (Hull), Batavia (Clinch),
and Mary (Saffold). The letters mainly contain news of family or friends and social events, but of particular interest are
letters from Batavia living in Connecticut during the Civil War. The letters discuss the fall of Ft. Sumter and northerners'
inability to understand southern attitudes. Also included are letters from Thomas Reynolds and John Shannon discussing plantation
management, the cotton market, and other details of Thomas' business interests. From 1870-1941 letters are between Jennie
Stovall (DuBose) and Robert Toombs DuBose, mostly personal but also containing some information on Georgia land sales, his
ministry, and service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1738 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
17 |
Title: |
Rev. James Shannon family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Shannon family |
|
|
Dates: |
1823-1864 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence, sermons, a diary of sermons preached, essays and writings, and addresses and speeches.
The collection also includes reminiscences of Rev. James Shannon written by his daughter, Cornelia Shannon White; photographs,
newspaper clippings, and genealogical materials on the Shannon family.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2472 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
18 |
Title: |
Clarence L. Jordan papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Jordan, Clarence |
|
|
Dates: |
1920-1984 |
|
|
Contents: |
Correspondence, audiotape transcripts, and other papers, relating to Clarence Jordan, Koinonia Farm, a religious and interracial
community near Americus, Ga., which he founded in 1942, and his Cotton Patch Gospels; together with correspondence to his
wife, Florence (Kroeger) Jordan, concerning his death and legal matters. Includes correspondence to his mother while a student
at University of Georgia and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, original Koinonia commitment, and coroner's report on
Jordan's death. Topics include an alleged insurance claim scandal and racial violence.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms2340 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
19 |
Title: |
Reverend John Jones family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Jones, John C., active 1830-1860 |
|
|
Dates: |
1775-1928 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of Reverend John Jones and the Jones family from 1775-1928. Contains extensive family correspondence
(1805-1942) including letters of John Jones; his wife Jane A. Jones; his children John Dunwoody Jones, Mary Cornelia Jones,
Joseph H. Jones, and John C. Jones; his brothers and sisters Reverend Charles C. Jones, Mary Jones, J.N. Jones, and Sallie
A. Dunwoody and her husband William J. Dunwoody. Records relating directly to John Jones include sermons (1830-1883), various
diaries and financial ledgers, legal documents, and materials relating to the Presbyterian Church. The collection contains
some material relating to various Jones family plantations in Georgia including Hopestill and Bonaventure. The papers also
include scrapbooks, photographs, newspaper clippings, records of enslaved persons, court records, and legal documents.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms1065 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
20 |
Title: |
Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. family papers
|
Requires cookie* |
|
Creator: |
Jones family |
|
|
Dates: |
circa 1749-1930 |
|
|
Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of the Rev. Charles Colcock Jones family of Liberty County, Georgia from ca. 1749-1909.
The early letters (1850-1861) are between Charles Colcock Jones and Mary Jones in Liberty County, Georgia and their son, Charles
Jr., while at school in Princeton and Harvard and later in Savannah (Ga.) where he set up his law practice. The letters discuss
social and family life, plantation life, politics and government, religious philosophies, and events leading up to the Civil
War. From 1861-1865, Charles Jr.'s letters chronicle his involvement as an officer in the Chatham Artillery stationed along
the Georgia coast near Savannah, then Charleston and James Island (S.C.), and Jacksonville (Fla.). After the war, the personal
correspondence is mainly between Charles Jr., his mother Mary Jones, his wife Eva Eve Jones, and his brother Joseph Jones.
There is also a smattering of correspondence regarding his law practice.
The collection also contains two volumes of letters Eva Eve Jones wrote to family describing her travels through Europe in
1879, manuscripts of Charles Jr.'s writings on Georgia history, Charles Jr.'s speeches including an 1861 speech to the Chatham
Artillery, and addresses (1886-1892) he gave before the Confederate Survivors Association. Also included is a copy of the
original manuscript for William Bartram's book Observations on the Creek and Cherokee Indians attributed to Ephraim G. Sqier
(1821-1888). The manuscript contains tracings of Bartram's drawing of prehistoric mounds, Creek towns, and Cherokee and Creek
structures not found in the published work.
|
|
|
Identifier: |
ms215 |
|
|
Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
|
|
Similar Items: |
Find |
|