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Alexander C. Farrington letter to Stephen Hills
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Farrington, Alexander C. |
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1835 December 26 |
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This collection consists of a letter dated December 26, 1835, from Alexander C. Farrington of New York, to Stephen Hills,
of New York. Farrington responds to Hills' inquiry regarding 100,000 acres of timber lands in Georgia. He talks about the
quality of the land and timber, the market for timber, transporting the timber on a soon-to-be completed canal from Savannah
to the Altamaha River, and the history of ownership of the land. Names mentioned include: Joseph Grezard, Joseph Eden, Metcalf
Eden, Samuel Abbott, Jemima Abbott, Samuel K. Abbott, Charles Abbott, Nicholas Abbott, Henry P. Abbott, and Ann Eliza Abbott.
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ms643 |
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Hargrett Library |
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562 |
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Joseph LeConte letter
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LeConte, Joseph, 1823-1901 |
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1852 September 10 |
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The collection consists of one letter from Joseph LeConte to Judge Eugenius A. Nisbet, dated September 10, 1852, Milledgeville,
Georgia. LeConte desired to apply for Dr. Jones' professorship at the University of Georgia, as Dr. Jones was resigning.
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ms647 |
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Hargrett Library |
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563 |
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O. W. Lowe letters
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Lowe, O. W. |
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1860-1865 |
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The collection consists of six letters, five written by O. W. Lowe as a Confederate soldier from 1860-1865. Lowe describes
the regiment's march to Richmond, fighting in Pennsylvania, men killed, his scout duties, a fishing detail in Port Royal,
and his recruiting duties in Virginia during 1864. Lowe's letter to his mother dated October 1, 1865, describes his time spent
in prison, lack of food, his health, life after the war, how freed men are coping with life, and the need to forget the past
war. One letter dated March 23, 1860 begins "Dear Cousin," and is signed "I remain your friend Mary C. Allison Miss M. Holland."
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Identifier: |
ms655 |
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Hargrett Library |
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564 |
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Doyle Mathis manuscript for publication
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Mathis, Doyle |
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circa 1967 |
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The collection consists of five correspondences regarding the publication of Doyle Mathis' article entitled Georgia Before
the Supreme Court: The First Decade. Correspondents include Doyle Mathis and Ellis Merton Coulter. Also included is a typescript
of the article Mathis wrote. The article concerns cases in which Georgia was a party before the Supreme Court during the Court's
first ten years of existence.
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ms674 |
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Hargrett Library |
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565 |
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Olin Downes papers, Series 10. Irene Miles Downes papers
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Downes, Irene |
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circa 1926-1964 |
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The Irene Miles Downes papers consist of the papers of Irene Miles Downes from approximately 1926-1964. The papers contain
mainly correspondence both to Downes and carbon copies of her letters. The correspondence documents Downes' work with the
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (N.Y.) and Town Hall, Inc. (New York, N.Y.), the settlement of Olin Downes' estate,
the sale of Olin Downes' music library to Florida State University and the library's dedication, royalties from Olin Downes'
publications, and personal correspondence with friends and public figures in the music field. Major correspondents include
Charles Atkins, George V. Denney, Jean Reti-Forbes, Olga and Hans Kaltenborn, Norman L. Kilpatrick, and Robert Rockmore. The
series also contains manuscripts of Irene Downes' writings, including various stories about Olin Downes.
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Identifier: |
ms688.series10 |
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Hargrett Library |
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566 |
Title: |
Morton and Snelling family papers
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Morton family |
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Dates: |
1877-1939 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous papers regarding the Morton and Snelling families from 1877-1939. Included are newspaper
clippings, Sunday school cards, and two pages of family records listing births, marriages and deaths from 1860-1909.
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Identifier: |
ms699 |
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Hargrett Library |
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567 |
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Mary Givens Bryan Georgia State Archives collection
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Bryan, Mary Givens |
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Dates: |
1953-1966 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to and from Mary Givens Bryan, dating 1953-1966. Correspondence regards reference
questions and archival resolutions between Georgia State Archives and University of Georgia, Hargrett Library. The collection
also includes personal letters, greeting cards, and newspaper articles regarding the life and death of Bryan.
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Identifier: |
ms701 |
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Hargrett Library |
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568 |
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Fred A. Birchmore papers
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Birchmore, Fred A. (Fred Agnew), 1911- |
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Dates: |
1935-1995 |
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The collection consists of papers of Fred A. Birchmore from 1935-1995. Included are Around the World on a Bicycle book covers;
newspaper clippings regarding Birchmore's travels across Europe, Africa, and Asia on his bicycle; and photographs depicting
Birchmore with friends and family, on his bicycle, and scenic views. The collection also consists of correspondence regarding
articles Birchmore wrote, upcoming lectures and visits, and his trip around the world on his bicycle.
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Identifier: |
ms713 |
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Hargrett Library |
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569 |
Title: |
Louis S. Moore letters
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Moore, Louis S. |
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Dates: |
1853, 1908-1933 |
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The collection consists primarily of letters received by Mr. Moore regarding business, professional and social organizations
such as the Municipal League, and correspondence with the state historian. The 1853 item is a receipt for 5 bales of cotton.
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Identifier: |
ms726 |
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Hargrett Library |
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570 |
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Lipscomb-Lucy Cobb Institute collection
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Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1917-1927 |
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The collection consists of material concerning the Alumnae Society of Lucy Cobb Institute, the dispensation of Lucy Cobb property,
and lists of alumnae and activities. There are some financial records of the Board of Trustees and the Joint Stock Company
of Lucy Cobb and the Select Female High School.
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Identifier: |
ms736 |
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Hargrett Library |
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571 |
Title: |
Dearing family papers
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Dearing family |
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Dates: |
1836-1898 |
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The collection consists of deeds, indentures, bills, receipts, and letters pertaining to the Dearing family. Several documents
concern the estate of William Dearing.
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Identifier: |
ms742 |
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Hargrett Library |
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572 |
Title: |
Thomas J. Gardner collection
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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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573 |
Title: |
David McCord Wright papers
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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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574 |
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Hughes Spalding collection
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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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575 |
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Phinizy Spalding papers
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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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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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576 |
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John Archibald Campbell letters
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Campbell, John Archibald, 1811-1889 |
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Dates: |
1842-1843, 1885 |
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The collection consists of two letters from John Archibald Campbell to Rebecca Butler regarding family matters, the education
of Campbell's children, and the economy (1842, 1885). Also included is a deed of gift of enslaved people named Robert Whitman,
Nancy, Judy, Sarah, and Ivry, from Campbell to Butler.
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Identifier: |
ms792 |
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Hargrett Library |
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577 |
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Kell-Spalding papers
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Spalding family |
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Dates: |
1886-1935 |
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The collection consists of reproductions of records from the Kell family Bible, listing births and deaths of family members
from 1739-1917; and correspondence to Evelyn Spalding from family members. Correspondence regards visits, illnesses, and Charles
Spalding's death. Also included are writings of Charles Spalding, foliage from the grave of Charles Spalding, and a photograph.
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Identifier: |
ms795 |
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Hargrett Library |
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578 |
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Ben Stahl Gone With the Wind illustrations
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Stahl, Ben, 1910-1987 |
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Dates: |
1936, 1960-1962 |
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The collection consists of letters, biographical material, sales material, booklets, and newspaper clippings regarding the
edition of Gone with the Wind illustrated by Ben Stahl and published by MacMillan in 1961 as the twenty-fifth anniversary
edition.
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Identifier: |
ms822 |
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Hargrett Library |
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579 |
Title: |
Clement E. Sutton collection
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Sutton, Clement E., 1887-1965 |
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Dates: |
1947-1968 |
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The collection consists of letters, one photograph, and several valentines.
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Identifier: |
ms830 |
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Hargrett Library |
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580 |
Title: |
Joel Benton papers
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Benton, Joel, 1832-1911 |
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Dates: |
1892-1908 |
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Letters (1892-1908) from Joel Benton mainly from Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) to a Mr. Miller. Benton discusses his progress in his
research of Thomas Holley Chivers, composes an interesting description of the poet's son, relates his discoveries especially
in Southern papers and magazines, and discusses the purchase of books.
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Identifier: |
ms844 |
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Hargrett Library |
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