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Herschel Vespasian Johnson letter to Jefferson Davis
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Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880 |
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1863 December 11 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated C.S. Senate, December 11, 1863, to "Mr. President," (Jefferson Davis), regarding
the importance of Richmond, Virginia and Northwest Georgia to the Confederacy and the need to defend these areas at all costs.
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ms1569 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Benjamin Taliaferro letter to John Milledge
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Taliaferro, Benjamin, 1750-1821 |
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1800 April 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter (and transcript of letter): dated Philadelphia, April 7, 1800, to "John Milledge, Augusta,
Georgia," signed "Ben Taliaferro," regarding routine matters and a request from Milledge concerning a land grant for Abraham
Harmon.
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Identifier: |
ms1625 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Alexander Hamilton Stephens letter
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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1875 April 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding the loss of Stephens' papers during the war.
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ms2146 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. letters
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Jones, Charles C. (Charles Colcock), 1831-1893 |
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Dates: |
1862-1890 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of approximately 70 members of the former Confederate Congress to Charles Colcock
Jones, Jr. regarding when they took their seat in Congress and how long they served. Some responses add a few other details.
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ms2389 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Robert Toombs letters
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Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 |
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Dates: |
1855, 1872 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Roanoke, Georgia, November 20, 1855, signed "R. Toombs," regarding elections;
dated Washington, Georgia, February 15, 1872, "My dear Sir," signed "R. Toombs," regarding Toombs' visit to Atlanta.
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Identifier: |
ms2412 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Alexander H. Stephens letters to J. Glancy Jones
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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1868, 1871-1872 |
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The collection consists of five letters from Alexander H. Stephens to J. Glancy Jones of Reading, Pennsylvania that discusses
national politics, including Chief Justice Salmon Chase's political views, a resolution passed by Pennsylvania Democrats endorsing
the Reconstruction amendments, and the 1872 presidential election.
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Identifier: |
ms2501 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Erskine Caldwell letters to his editors
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Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 |
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Dates: |
1952-1960 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Erskine Caldwell to his editors (1952-1960). Correspondence regard travel plans,
Caldwell's novels and current projects. In a letter to Arthur H. Thornhill from Victor Webright, dated February 16, 1953,
Weybright critisizes Caldwell's The Bastard, and writes that it should not be released at this time.
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Identifier: |
ms2557 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Travers W. Paine, III collection
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Rivers, Eurith Dickinson, 1895-1967 |
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Dates: |
1878-1937 |
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The collection consists of 2 letters from Alexander H. Stephens to Paul Hayne, a telegram from Governor E. D. Rivers to Richard
Reid about an upcoming football game, and various material concerning Richard Reid.
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Identifier: |
ms4052 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies)
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Slaton, John M. |
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Dates: |
1883, 1886 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, Georgia, October 4, 1883, "Dear Father," from "J. M. Slaton," regarding
Slaton's living arrangements and dormitories at the University of Georgia (typewritten copy); dated Athens, Georgia, March
7, 1886, "Major W. F. Slaton," signed "John M. Slaton," regarding the University of Georgia (photocopy).
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Identifier: |
ms557 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Bacon Stevens letter to Governor George Towns
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Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887 |
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Dates: |
1848 May 10 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, May 10, 1848, "Dear Sir" [Governor George Towns], from William Bacon
Stevens, regarding the appointment of a Board of Visitors for the University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms574 |
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Hargrett Library |
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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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Erskine Caldwell letter and Girl With Figurines typescript
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Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 |
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Dates: |
20th century |
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The collection consists of two items: a typewritten manuscript titled Girl With Figurines, by Erskine Caldwell, autographed
by Caldwell at the end; a typewritten letter dated September 9, 1968, "Dear Hoke Norris," signed "Erskine Caldwell," regarding
Norris' review of Summertime Island.
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Identifier: |
ms885 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Ilah Dunlap Little estate ledger
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1957-1979 |
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The collection consists of a ledger containing deposits and debits from the estate of Ilah Little Dunlap from 1957-1965, and
significant notation about furniture and furnishing of the Ilah Little Dunlap memorial rooms. The collection also contains
photocopies of a typewritten letter from Calder Payne to Bob, dated October 24, 1979; and a list of wedding presents received
when Ilah married John Dozier Little.
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Identifier: |
ms3677 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Catharine Elbert letter to Martha Doolittle
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Elbert, Catharine |
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Dates: |
1849 February 2 |
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A letter written by Catharine Elbert, "old Mama", to Matty, Martha Doolittle Dunaway, from St. Marys. Elbert discusses how
she is doing and talks about some local residents including Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Curtis, Dr. Henry Bacon, Major Clark, and Rev.
Williams. It is believed that this letter, likely written by someone else, is from an enslaved woman or house servant who
cared for Martha as a child.
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ms4479 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Louise Carswell York family papers
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York family |
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Dates: |
1915-2013 |
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Collection consists of family correspondence, photographs, genealogy, writings and memoirs of the York family. Also included
is genealogy on the Polhills, Millers, and Guions.
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Identifier: |
ms4464 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Nell Woodruff Hodgson Watt family papers
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Watt, Nell Woodruff Hodgson, 1926-2021 |
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Dates: |
1867, 1900-1947, 2004 |
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Two scrapbooks including photographs, correspondence, genealogy, and clippings related to the Hodgson and Strahan families.
The Hodgson-Strahan family history includes photocopies and originals of materials compiled by Nell Woodruff Hodgson Watt
and Mary Anne Martin Hodgson in 2004. The Hodgson family scrapbook includes family photographs and ephemera.
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Identifier: |
ms4455 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Mary Rose Taylor collection regarding Tom Wolfe
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Wolfe, Tom (1930-2018) |
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Dates: |
1987-2007 |
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The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Mary Rose Taylor and Tom Wolfe, a file related to the 2004 Margaret
Mitchell House and Museum fundraising event, and clippings related to Wolfe's A Man in Full.
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Identifier: |
ms4459 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling letters
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Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 |
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Dates: |
1943-1955 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of a personal nature, regarding health and family matters, but some discuss Smith's
activities while on lecture tours. Includes an editorial from 1951 calling Smith's book "Strange Tripe."
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Identifier: |
ms2337 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lillian Smith letter to Kelsey Guilford
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Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 |
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Dates: |
1949 November |
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The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated November 11, 1949, "Dear Mr. Guilford," from Lillian Smith regarding
Guilford's review of Killers of the Dream.
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Identifier: |
ms3462 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Samuel Worcester letters to Reverend William Jenks
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Worcester, Samuel, 1770-1821 |
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Dates: |
circa 1815 |
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The collection consists of three letters from Samuel Worcester, Salem, to Reverend William Jenks, Bath, Maine, in 1815. Letters
regard missionaries in India, plans for a mission in Ceylon, ordination of missionaries, language and methods to use for converting
Native American Indians to Christianity, Worcester's plan for Native American Indian missions, and possible missionaries to
send on an exploratory trip. Also included is a signed engraving of Worcester (undated).
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ms697 |
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Hargrett Library |
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