| 641 |
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Dr. William Shippen letter to George Gilmore
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Shippen, William, 1736?-1808 |
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1780 August 21 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Philadelphia, August 21, 1780, addressed to "George Gilmore, Senior Surgeon,
Virginia...," signed "W. Shippen," regarding Shippen's acquittal. Gilmore writes: "I am at last released after a long and
malevolent persecution of that most miserable of all animals, Dr. Morgan, assisted by almost as miserable a creature, Rush,
& am acquitted of every charge by a court martial, & the acquittal is confirmed by Congress..."
Text has been lost due to damage in the top right quarter of the manuscript.
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ms1258 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 642 |
Title: |
Carter Tate Barron papers
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Creator: |
Taylor, Robert, 1911-1969 |
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Dates: |
1920-1950 |
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The collection consists of scrapbook material including clippings, letters, and photographs of personalities as diverse as
Jean Harlow, Harry Truman, Robert Taylor, Eleanor Powell, Spencer Tracy, Jimmy Stewart, and Chester Nimitz. Many photographs
are autographed and have personal messages to Carter Barron. These show considerable familiarity with Barron and his wife.
The scrapbook albums seem primarily focused from 1920 to 1950.
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ms1264 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 643 |
Title: |
Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter
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Creator: |
Landon, Peyton |
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Dates: |
1854 January 27 |
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A letter from Peyton Landon to C. L. Carroll, esq. addressing concerns about dividend on stock of Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company.
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ms1273 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 644 |
Title: |
Joseph Thayer letter to Norman Williams
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Thayer, Joseph |
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Dates: |
1826 December 24 |
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A letter dated 24 December 1826 to Norman Williams of Woodstock, Vermont, Joseph Thayer of Boston writes for Williams' assistance
in matters of account with Joslyn Company also of Woodstock with whom Thayer has entered a contractual relationship. The one-and-one-fourth
page letter includes copies of the original bill and other pertinent data.
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ms1275 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 645 |
Title: |
Eston Whelchel letter
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Creator: |
Whelchel, Eston |
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Dates: |
1903 October 26 |
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A two-page letter from Eston [Whelchel] to "My dear folk at home" dated 26 October 1903 from Lytle, Georgia. The accompanying
stamped envelope has a fine Lytle, Georgia postmark also and is addressed to Mrs. M. E. Whelchel, Jefferson, Georgia. The
letter mentions "oppossum hunting," civil service papers, and dry weather.
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Identifier: |
ms1319 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 646 |
Title: |
Henry Gaither papers
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Creator: |
Gaither, Henry |
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1792-1838 |
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The collection consists of papers relating to Lt. Colonel Henry Gaither, 1792-1838. Mainly pertaining to Gaither's administration
of Fort Wilkinson (Georgia), the collection includes hospital rolls, orders, receipts, and correspondence. Documents contain
information on supply matters, trading, medical care, military discipline, and other official matters. Correspondents include
Howell Cobb, Hugh McCall, Benjamin Hawkins, Archibald Lee, the merchants Habersham and Company, and Ferdinand Phinizy. The
collection also includes miscellaneous materials relating to Fort Fidius and Fort Adams.
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ms1333 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 647 |
Title: |
David C. Barrow letter to Patience P. Barrow
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Barrow, David C., Jr. (David Crenshaw), 1852-1929 |
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Dates: |
1835 October 28 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Petersburg, Virginia, October 28, 1835, to "My dear sister," signed "David C.
Barrow," regarding Barrow's travels in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
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ms1338 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 648 |
Title: |
Samuel Y. Tupper, Jr. papers
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Creator: |
Tupper, Samuel, 1904- |
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Dates: |
1937-1950 |
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The collection consists of personal papers of Samuel Yoer Tupper, III from 1937-1950. Papers include Baptismal letters, University
of Georgia transcripts, correspondence from the United States Naval Air Corps, and correspondence from Woman's Home Companion
and Harold Matson regarding publication of Tupper's novels. Correspondence from Eric S. Pinker and Adrienne Morrison Incorporated
regards Tupper's resignation from the agency, and his argument concerning how hard it is for young writers. The collection
also includes typescripts by Tupper. Titles include: Helen faced two ways; Hotels of Valdosta; In case of accident, notify...;
Queen and three ladies; The queen's fugitive; and Southeastern Fair Association.
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Identifier: |
ms1358 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 649 |
Title: |
J. G. Jarell letter to Julius Caesar LeHardy
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Creator: |
Jarrell, J. G. |
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Dates: |
1899 May 20 |
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A letter to Dr. Le Hardy, dated May 20, 1899, from J.G. Jarrell, a fellow physician, who mentions "five new cases of variola"
and his need to "visit the Rest Home this afternoon."
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Identifier: |
ms1397 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 650 |
Title: |
Solon Z. Ruff letter to Joseph H. Ruff
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Ruff, Solon Z., -1863 |
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Dates: |
1860 April 7 |
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A letter of three full pages, written to Solon Z. Ruff's brother, Joseph H. Ruff. The letter is dated 7 April 1860, and it
describes Marietta, its prospects on the eve of war, and the military organization of the town's young men, of which he was
named captain. In describing the prospects for the town, he notes, "There are several houses in Atlanta that sell for very
small profits for the cash and the consequence is the people from here whenever they had any money, run down there and do
their trading. This has carried off the best part of the trade from Marietta and ruined some of our merchants."
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ms1404 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 651 |
Title: |
Letter and photograph regarding Harriet Powers quilt
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Creator: |
Smith, Jennie, 1862-1946 |
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Dates: |
1886 |
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The collection consists of a picture of a quilt made by Harriet Powers which is now housed in the Smithsonian. Also included
is a Xerox letter written by Jennie Smith describing the quilt as well as giving a key to the individual squares. Smith intended
to exhibit the quilt in the Colored Building at the Cotton States Exposition in Atlanta.
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ms1412 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 652 |
Title: |
Annie Fears letter to F. E. Wimbish
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Creator: |
Fears, Annie |
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Dates: |
1867 November 8 |
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The collection consists of one four page letter from Miss Annie Fears, addressed to Miss F. E. Wimbish, her cousin and friend.
The letter is dated November 8, 1867 and is chatty and news-filled. Numerous names of Atlanta and Fairburn people are mentioned
as she relates who is marrying, who is ill, and who is her latest sweetheart.
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Identifier: |
ms1445 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 653 |
Title: |
William Schley collection
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Creator: |
Clarke, Joseph |
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Dates: |
circa 1852, 1852-1857 |
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The collection consists of two letters (and one envelope) addressing William Schley. The first letter, dated May 6, 1852,
addresses Cousin William, and is signed E. B. Hook; second letter, dated October 9, 1852, is signed Daniel Hook. Also included
is a daguerreotype of William Schley and his wife, and a bank draft signed to Schley by Joseph Clarke of Columbus, Georgia
(dated 1857).
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ms1448 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 654 |
Title: |
Ansley family letters to Walls family
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Ansley family |
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Dates: |
1867 August 18 |
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The collection consists of two letters between J. R. and Gilly Ansley, written from Garden Valley, Texas and O. and Elizabeth
Walls of Thomaston, Georgia. The letters discuss family illness, the growing of crops, and the heat of mid-day.
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ms1449 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 655 |
Title: |
Macon, Georgia banking records
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Munroe, Nathan C. (Nathan Campbell), 1757-1885 |
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Dates: |
1843-1850 |
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The collection consists of documents and a letter signed by Nathan C. Munroe. These papers refer to the establishment of
a branch of the Mechanics Bank of Augusta in Macon. The papers further relate to financial, discount, deposit, and circulation
matters of the bank and are most often countersigned by Augusta bank officials G. B. Carhart and A. Sibley.
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ms1450 |
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| 656 |
Title: |
Marcus Aurelius Bell family letters
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Creator: |
Bell, Marcus Aurelius, -1885 |
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Dates: |
1856-1882 |
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The collection consists of various letters of Marcus Aurelius Bell and his wife Mollie (Mary Jane Hulsey Bell). Although
the letters are primarily of a personal and family nature, they also reflect well the sense of the times for both people.
Bell's letter of 31 October 1857 to Mollie is particularly filled with Atlanta happenings including Willis Westmoreland's
ball at the Trout House. Two envelopes and one postcard accompany the four letters.
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ms1456 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 657 |
Title: |
James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Creator: |
Lane, James Henry, 1833-1907 |
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Dates: |
1898 October 26 |
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The collection consists of one letter written on Alabama Polytechnic Institute, A. & M. College, Auburn, Alabama letterhead:
dated October 26, 1898, to "Mr. Charles E. Jones," signed "James H. Lane," regarding Lane's participation in the Battle of
Chancellorsville, and the role of Stonewall Jackson in the battle.
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Identifier: |
ms1468 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 658 |
Title: |
John Mason Giles family papers
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Giles family |
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Dates: |
1836-1892, 1965 |
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The collection consists of certificates, correspondence, commissions, and diplomas of John Mason Giles and his son, Andrew
Samuel Giles, from 1836-1892.
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Identifier: |
ms1486 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 659 |
Title: |
George Arthur Booth papers
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Creator: |
Booth, George Arthur |
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Dates: |
1898-1976 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, receipts, newspaper articles and photographs associated with George Arthur Booth
from 1898-1976. Papers regard Athens Industrial Development Corp., Athens Model Sign Ordinance, Retail Merchants' Protective
Association, Athens Zoning Ordinances, Retail Merchants Cotton Association, cotton, and University of Georgia, Research Park.
Receipts are from businesses in Athens, Georgia. Photographs depict prominent homes in Athens, Georgia, and scenes from the
Athens Carnival held in 1900.
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Identifier: |
ms1553 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 660 |
Title: |
John R. Woodward papers
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Creator: |
Woodward, John R. |
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Dates: |
circa 1908-1971 |
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The collection consists mostly of the writings and correspondence of John R. Woodward. Many of the writings are stories about
dogs. Also included are photographs and photo negatives of dogs, as well as additional printed materials containing stories
by Woodward.
In this preliminary sorting the correspondence, both business and personal, is arranged chronologically. The news articles
"ABOUT DOGS" were destroyed, but they can be found in either the Georgian-American, Atlanta Journal or The Atlanta Constitution.
Most of the writings are stories about dogs. The miscellaneous material consists of dog photographs and printed materials
containing stories by Woodward. Photo negatives of dogs are also included in this collection.
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ms1579 |
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