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Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb letter to Governor Joseph Emerson Brown
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Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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1860 September 17 |
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The collection consists of one letter to Governor Joseph E. Brown from T.R.R. Cobb in regard to a report by Thweatt concerning
the endowment of the University of Georgia. The report apparently blames the University Trustees for squandering funds. Cobb
believes the report incorrect and proceeds to strongly contradict the figures given.
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ms3158 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles Joseph Brockman papers
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Brockman, Charles Joseph, Sr., Dr., 1897-1977 |
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1920-1929 |
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This collection contains correspondence, radio talks, articles, photographs and mansuscripts relating to or written by Dr.
Charles Joseph Brockman, professor of chemistry, University of Georgia.
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ms316 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Nonie Scott collection
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Scott, Nonie |
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1917-1971 |
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The collection consists of letters written to Nonie Scott from her children. Also included are some printed material, receipts,
and a school report card.
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ms3177 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 464 |
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George Horkan family letters
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Horkan family |
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1893-1908 |
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The collection consists of correspondence written to George A. Horkan from family members in Georgia, Texas, California, the
Yukon, and Ireland, from 1893-1908. Correspondence from J.F. Horkan mainly describe Horkan's business dealings. Correspondence
from William Horkan describe his business attempts and wanderings. Correspondence from P.D. Horkan, on P.D. Horkan and Co.
Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Augusta, Georgia letterhead, contain news of family and business matters. Correspondence from
Horkan's mother, sister, and niece relay family news. The letter dated Swinford, December 30, 1896, "My dear son, George,"
signed "From your fond and dying mother, Margreat Horkan," was written from Margreat's deathbed, and includes a note from
Horkan's sister, Mary.
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ms3190 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Tracy Lee Housel papers
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Burden, Jan |
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2001-2002 |
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The collection consists of clippings and correspondence between Jan Burden and Georgia Death Row inmate Tracy Housel from
2000 to 2002.
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ms3193 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 466 |
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Frederic A. Chapman letters to Caroline Chapman
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Chapman, Frederick Augustus, 1818-1891 |
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1862 |
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This collection contains letters, dated September 5-November 12, 1862, written by Chapman in Canada to his wife Caroline at
home in Brookyn, New York. In the letters, Chapman tells her of his lodgings, his attempts to support himself by selling maps
and books, his thoughts on the war, and his advice on how to manage the household and finances. He also describes getting
his passport and the steamboat trip to Canada. By reading newspapers, he is able to keep up with the draft news. The last
two letters are written from Vermont as Chapman prepares to come home.
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ms3222 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 467 |
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James Scott family papers
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Scott, Ernest Leland |
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Dates: |
1821-1969 |
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The collection consists of papers (mostly photocopies) concerning the James Scott family from 1821-1969. Papers include photocopies
of genealogical records, chapters from books; two publications concerning Searles Valley; two published maps (Jayhawker Trail
map and Points of interest map of Death Valley); and several photocopies of papers concerning the life and career of Ernest
Leland Scott, Jr. The collection also includes a poster portraying American Potash and Chemical Corp., Trona, California.
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ms324 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 468 |
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William and Catherine Nicholson Few papers
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Few, William, 1748-1828 |
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Dates: |
1782-1844 |
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The collection consists of letters that were exchanged between William Few, his wife Catherine and their children. Catherine
Few also wrote letters to her sister Maria Few Montgomery, her grandchildren and her friend, Harriett Woodward Murray. There
are several letters written by Joseph Hopper Nicholson (1770-1817), cousin of Catherine Few, to Frances Few. Writings and
a biographical sketch of William Few are included. These are family letters describing such topics as children, health, social
activities, local and foreign travel and weather, there is also commentary on political and military matters. Some of the
letters of Joseph Nicholson mention his part in the War of 1812 bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland.
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ms3245 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 469 |
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Carole Butcher LifeLines papers
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Butcher, Carole |
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Dates: |
2000-2004 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between Butcher and death row inmates James W. Brown and Norman Richard Cleary,
from 2000-2004. Correspondence concerns personal interests, family, activities in prison, lawyers, trials, other death row
inmates, hobbies. Cleary writes several letters about God, Christianity, and another death row inmate's attempt to stab him.
There are also emails between Butcher, family members of the inmates; and letters Butcher writes asking for clemency for both
inmates. Papers also include offender queries printed from the Georgia Department of Corrections and Oklahoma Department of
Corrections, containing Brown's and Cleary's physical descriptions and sentence details; newspaper clippings regarding the
executions, and various prison forms; and documents concerning the execution process, and rules and regulations of visiting
death row inmates.
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Identifier: |
ms3266 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 470 |
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Moses L. Jones family papers
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Jones family |
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Dates: |
1832-1995 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to Laura Clifford Jones from 1846-1867. Correspondents include Moses Liberty Jones,
Leonora, and Raleigh Camp. Letters contain parental advice, social news, and news of family and the plantation. Additional
papers include a copy of a letter from Raleigh to his son, biographical information from an unidentified source (photocopies),
a copy of papers relating to Dr. Samuel J. Axson, and photocopies of estate papers of Moses L. Jones.
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ms3267 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 471 |
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Corra Harris "In Search of a Husband" manuscript
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Harris, Corra, 1869-1935 |
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Dates: |
1922-1923 |
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The collection consists of a manuscript titled "In Search of a Husband," by Corra Harris. The collection also includes two
letters to Mrs. Katherine Connerat. One is regarding Connerat's letter, a gift to Oglethorpe University, and an article Harris
is working on for Ladies Home Journal; the other regarding books sent to Connerat, and an invitation sent from Connerat.
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ms3280 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 472 |
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Mattie Lou O'Kelley collection
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O'Kelley, Mattie Lou |
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1984-1987 |
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The collection consists of correspondence addressed to Stephanie Tardell from 1985-1987. Correspondence regards Mattie O'Kelley's
new cards, and O'Kelley's paintings, and correspondents include Mattie O'Kelley and Louis B. Tishler, Jr. of law offices of
Tishler & Wald, Ltd, Chicago, Illinois. The collection also includes a brochure regarding Mattie Lou O'Kelley's Down Home
Memories plate collection, and two plates from the collection.
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ms3285 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 473 |
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John Darsey Japanese war trials album
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Darsey, John |
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Dates: |
1946-1947 |
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The collection consists of an album containing letters, press releases, clippings, photographs related to the criminal trials
held in Tokyo, Japan after World War II. Also included is a copy of the indictment. The clippings concern the proceedings
of the trials and some are in Japanese. The photographs are of Darsey and there are official shots of courtroom scenes, including
shots of the defendants.
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ms3289 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 474 |
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William H. Moore papers
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Moore, William Harry, 1884- |
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1912-1919 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William H. Moore to Cora McLean from 1917-1919. Moore writes from Milford Camp
in England, La Belle, France, Sieglar, Germany, Jemappes, Belgium, Witley Camp, and Vancouver. Letters regard studying signaling,
camp life, fellow soldiers, and his thoughts regarding local people. Moore's later letters regard working as a motion picture
operator in Tacoma, Washington, his declined health, and trouble finding work as an electrician. The collection also includes
a few correspondences to Cora McLean from other correspondents (1912-1918), and cartoon drawings of army life.
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Identifier: |
ms3292 |
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| 475 |
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Letter regarding the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Stephens, Hazel |
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Dates: |
1945 April 15 |
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The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated Georgia, Warm Springs, April 15, 1945, "Dear Mother and Daddy," from
"Hazel & Betty," regarding events surrounding the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Also included is a preservation photocopy
of the letter.
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Identifier: |
ms3293 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Mary Mitchell Brown papers
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Brown, Mary Celestine Mitchell, 1866-1925 |
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Dates: |
1881-1892 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Mary Mitchell Brown to her mother from 1881-1892. Mary writes from Lake Erie
Seminary, Painesville, Ohio, about classes, activities, teachers, and other students. After her marriage, she writes about
family matters, friends, and social events. The collection also includes two undated newspaper clippings regarding E.T. Brown
as a possible candidate for 8th District State Representative from Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3294 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charlie Frank Williams family papers
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Williams, Charlie Frank, 1891-1957 |
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Dates: |
1911-1968 |
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The collection consists of papers of Charlie Frank Williams and family, from 1911-1968. Papers include a newspaper clipping
regarding the Swift Manufacturing Company, a program from the Columbus Quarterback Club, and correspondence (and transcripts)
from Sally, Margaret, Warren, and Mrs. Williams. The collection also includes photographs depicting Ethel Chandler as an infant,
William Chandler, Ethel Chandler and her father on a horse-drawn buggy.
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Identifier: |
ms3313 |
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Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers
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Davisson, Robert |
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1842-1930 |
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The collection consists of papers of and regarding Augusta and Washington County, Georgia, collected by Robert Davisson, dating
1842-1930. Augusta papers include correspondence to and from the Mayor and City Council concerning topics such as the town
clock, opening a bar early morning, permission of a colored church to hold night services, pay roll, the fire department,
coffin for a child, et cetera. Washington County papers include court documents; estate papers of Daniel Harris; and correspondence
between the State School Commissioner, J.R. Lewis and the County Superintendent, H.N. Hollifield.
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ms334 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Batts letters
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Batts, William, -1862 |
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1861-1862 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William Batts to his family from 1861-1862. Batts writes from Richmond, Green
Brier, Camp Allegany, and Waynesboro, Virginia. Correspondence regards troop locations, rumors, battles, orders, and wounded
soldiers.
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Identifier: |
ms3344 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Mel New collection of Harry Crews papers
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Crews, Harry, 1935-2012 |
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Dates: |
1986-1990 |
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The collection consists of typewritten letters, and one handwritten note, from Harry Crews to Melvyn New, regarding Crews'
novels, essays, deadlines, returning from a sabbatical, a copy of a play no one has seen, and his feelings for Mel. Correspondence
are personal in nature, and the letter dated Franklin Parish, September 15, 1986, mainly regards being locked up. The collection
also consists of three Blood issue: A drama in two acts typescripts, and photocopies of reviews of Body. One review is inscribed
by Crews: "Mell: if not for you, we both know this book might never have been written ... Not too shabby for an old drunk
written off as finished, eh?"
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ms3350 |
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