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Thomas W.G. Inglet letters to Martha Inglet
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Inglet, Thomas W. G., 1839-1910 |
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Dates: |
1861-1865 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Inglet to his wife Martha (Mattie) in Berzelia, Georgia (Columbia County) during
his service as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. His letters give details of the war as his company moves to Manassas,
VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Richmond, VA; Yorktown, VA; Petersburg, VA; Wilmington, NC; James Island, SC; Baldwin, FL; and Charleston,
SC. He names fellow soldiers who are killed or wounded and discusses the harsh conditions of camp life. Also given are details
of battles at Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Yorktown. He was wounded in the hand on June 27, 1862 at Cold
Harbor, VA and in the foot on October 7, 1864 at Darbytown Road, VA. The final letters in the collection are written from
hospitals in Virginia (Jackson Hospital in Richmond) and Georgia (Blackie Hospital in Augusta). There is also one undated
poem/letter from Martha Inglet to her husband.
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ms3156 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 722 |
Title: |
Linton Stephens letter to Alexander Hamilton Stephens
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Creator: |
Stephens, Linton, 1823-1872 |
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Dates: |
1832, 1839 August 4 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated August 4, 1839, to Alexander H. Stephens in Crawfordville, Georgia. In the letter,
Linton relates the details of his travels by stage to Athens to attend the University of Georgia. Once in Athens he discusses
meeting Dr. Alonzo Church and Joseph and Lewis LeConte, taking his college entrance examination, joining Phi Kappa Literary
Society, and finding living accommodations and a roommate. The collection also includes one undated photograph of Alexander
H. Stephens as a young man.
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ms3161 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 723 |
Title: |
Andrew J. Taft family papers
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Taft family |
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Dates: |
1862-1902 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Andrew J. Taft to his family in Whitehall, New York while he was a soldier.
His regiment was first to enter Atlanta, and Taft describes fortifications around the city, the houses with bullet holes,
and foraging expeditions after the battle. Letters discuss details of battles, officers, fellow soldiers, and camp life. Also
included in the collection are a carte de visite of Andrew Taft in his uniform, his watch fob, and 2 ribbons from the Grand
Army of the Republic (GAR).
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ms3162 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 724 |
Title: |
Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown
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Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 |
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Dates: |
1885 January 8-April 2 |
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The collection consists of letters written to Joseph Emerson Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most
of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include
U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry
H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.
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Identifier: |
ms3163 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 725 |
Title: |
Jesse Carl Mullis and Bernice Williams Mullis papers
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Mullis, Jesse Carl, 1890-1944 |
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Dates: |
1918-1965 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from J. Carl Mullis to Bernice Williams while serving in World War I. Mullis writes
from Fort Monroe, Camp Eustis, and Camp Hill, Virginia; and France. Correspondence concerns Mullis's transfers, Mulberry Island,
rumors, camp life, his views of the war, and attacks in Fort Montmorency. The collection also includes correspondence and
newspaper clippings relating to the death of Trafford Williams, a Garrison cap and insignia, and genealogical materials from
1942-1965.
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ms3183 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 726 |
Title: |
Champion letter to Governor George Troup
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1827 June 18 |
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One letter from Champion to Georgia Governor George Michael Troup expressing Champion's displeasure of "Ashayer's" paper "Roads
and Canals," which argues that roads have various advantages over a canal system. In the letter Champion states his preference
for a canal system connecting the Southern states, though this system which was never adopted. Accompanying the letter is
a hand drawn map of a proposed railway from Savannah and Macon to the Western States.
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Identifier: |
ms3200 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 727 |
Title: |
Lewis Grizzard papers
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Creator: |
Grizzard, Lewis, 1946-1994 |
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Dates: |
1966-1994 |
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The collection consists of mainly typed manuscripts for Grizzard's books and newspaper columns. There is also some correspondence,
printed material, clippings, and information concerning his performances on stage and on television.
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Identifier: |
ms3207 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 728 |
Title: |
Gardner family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1849-1941 |
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The collection consists of deeds, maps, and letters related to Gardner family ownership of a Lee County farm.
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Identifier: |
ms3237 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 729 |
Title: |
Brown Brothers Sand Company records
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1934-2003 |
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The collection consists of company ledgers containing accounts and lists of cars of sand shipped, weekly time books listing
employee names and pay, business correspondence, printed material, and promotional items. There are photographs and slides
of the sand pit, its operation, machinery, and employees, along with some family photographs.
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Identifier: |
ms3251 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 730 |
Title: |
Lipscomb-Dearing-Hutchins, Inc. papers
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Creator: |
Lipscomb-Dearing-Hutchins, Inc. |
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Dates: |
1904-1970 |
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The collection consists of legal papers, check stubs, minutes of directors meetings, a trust book, a real estate deals trust
account book, a photograph of Richard B. Russell (signed and inscribed to Julian Cox), and a folder of sheet music.
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ms3272 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 731 |
Title: |
Haygood-Thompson genealogy
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1799-1995 |
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The collection consists of genealogical materials about the Haygood and Thompson families. Included are correspondence, photocopies,
and charts.
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Identifier: |
ms3286 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 732 |
Title: |
William Paulk papers
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Creator: |
Paulk, William |
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Dates: |
1955-1989 |
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The collection consists of poetry and an unpublished journal by William Paulk. The journal, titled Through Western Eyes: A
China diary, documents Paulk's trip to lecture at Yunnan University in Kunming, China. The appendix of the journal concerns
the visit of Professor Zhang Xin-he to Western Carolina University. The collection also consists of photographs and a letter.
Photographs, undated, appear to be of family members, but most are unidentified. The letter, undated, Darlington School, Rome,
Georgia, addresses "Cher Paul," is signed "Petit," and regards a visit at Terre Rouge and writings that were accepted.
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ms3290 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 733 |
Title: |
William E. Franklin papers
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Creator: |
Franklin, William E. |
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Dates: |
1908, 1917-1919, 1943 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, military papers and photographs of William E. Franklin from 1917-1943. Correspondences
are written by Franklin while stationed in Camp Forrest, Georgia, Camp Mills, New York, and France. Military papers include
equipment requests and lists, pay allotment, a list of officers in the 3rd Battalion, 111 Army Composite Regiment, invitation
to the Officers Club, and a membership card of the National Association of the Sixth Division United States Army. Photographs
depict Franklin and other soldiers in military uniform and on horses. Also included are photographs of cyclone damage in Chipley,
Georgia in 1908.
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ms3291 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 734 |
Title: |
Margaret Grimes Spear family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1910-1990 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from about 1910 to 1990, newspaper clippings, materials related to Wynnton Methodist
Church in Columbus Georgia, financial records, family photos, and an autograph book. The scrapbook seems to be from Mary's
first year of college in the 1940s.
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Identifier: |
ms3301 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 735 |
Title: |
Carter, LeConte, and Furman family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1849-1901 |
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The collection consists of genealogy of the Carter family (James Carter and Letitia Martin Carter, Farish Carter and Liza
McDonald Carter); a stereoview card (photograph) of Joseph LeConte, and a newspaper clipping regarding his death; and newspaper
clippings regarding the death of Susan Furman. The collection also includes correspondence from Willie LeConte, John H. Furman,
Julian LeConte, Bess, Ada, and Carrie.
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Identifier: |
ms3309 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 736 |
Title: |
Continental Congress collection
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United States. Continental Congress |
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Dates: |
1773-1798 |
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The collection consists of eight Georgia-related Continental Congress documents. Documents include: a document signed by Noble
W. Jones and Joseph Clay, a printed certificate for the "sum of twenty-shillings, being issued for the purposes mentioned
in an Act entitled 'An Act for granting to his Majesty the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety-nine Pounds,'" dated
"Georgia, 1773"; a certificate for bounty of land, signed by General Samuel Elbert, March 15, 1785; document signed by Benjamin
Andrew, Savannah, June 22, 1785; a document on commercial matters including the sale of salt, signed by Joseph Clay, Savannah,
March 4, 1773; letter regarding the appointment of Tax Collector for Chatham County, signed by W. Gibbons, Joseph Clay, and
US Senator George Jones, Savannah, March 12 [14], 1798; two receipts signed by William C. Houston, April 15, 1786, on verso
of a bill for legal fees; and a bill for boat hire for the "use of the detachments doing duty on the Skidoway & Hoseba islands,"
signed by Joseph Wood, on verso of a bill rendered to Georgia by James DeVeaux, January 19, 1777.
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ms3315 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 737 |
Title: |
L. H. Hamilton papers
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Creator: |
Hamilton, L. H. |
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Dates: |
1832-1842 |
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The collection consists of correspondence addressed to L. H. Hamilton and C. S. Hamilton of Augusta, Georgia, from merchants
in Milledgeville, Georgia and New York, N.Y. Correspondence mentions textiles, hardware, and agricultural tools, supply and
demand, shipment, payment, profits, and the effect of English textiles on the American market. The collection also includes
correspondence addressed to H. B. Bailey of Wetumpka, Alabama.
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Identifier: |
ms3316 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 738 |
Title: |
Creek Indian manuscripts
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
after 1797 |
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The collection consists of manuscripts of and relating to Creek Indians in the disputed boundaries of Georgia. Depositions
include William Cavanah of Montgomery County, Georgia, dated January 28, 1798, Jefferson County, Georgia, regarding the Cavanah's
plantation; and Brigadier-General David Blackshear of the Georgia Militia, dated September 29, 1813, for protection of the
Indian frontier and erection of three forts. Also included is a letter from Samuel Jackson to Jack F. Cock, dated November
8, 1813, ordering Cock's company of Georgia Militia to proceed to Smith's fort for protection of the frontier; a declaration
signed by Little Prince and twenty-eight Creek town chiefs of Broken Arrow, Creek Nation, dated August 24, 1826, regarding
laws; declaration signed by Chilly McIntosh and nine others, dated August 28, 1826, disputing the laws cited by Little Prince
under which General William McIntosh had been executed and his property confiscated; and a statement of the prisoners (all
women) brought in from Thomas County, Georgia, dated September 28, 1836, signed by J.A. Chambers, regarding attacks on the
Chattahoochee River, the capture of Eneah Mathla, and the escape of a party of Uchus.
The collection also includes a list of thirty-five African slaves captured by the Seminole Indians in Southern Florida and
redeemed by order of General Thomas S. Jesup. The list includes name, age, height, sex, name of captor, place and date of
capture, personal description, and owner's name. On the reverse is an order signed by General Jesup for payment to their captors
of $20.00 for each slave on the list.
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ms332 |
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| 739 |
Title: |
Barbara Rankin papers
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Creator: |
Rankin, Barbara |
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Dates: |
1983-1994 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between Barbara Rankin and several people, including George H. W. Bush, Mrs. William
Aspinwall III, Mary D. Thompson, and Chuck and Dixie McCoy. Also included in the collection are financial papers, photographs,
information about a trip to Venice in 1994, and assorted printed material. There is also an award given to Barbara Rankin
from The Fund for Advancement of Camping in 1983.
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ms3338 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 740 |
Title: |
Calvin W. Jolley papers
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Creator: |
Jolley, Calvin Woodrow, 1921-1989 |
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Dates: |
1943-1945 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and printed material. The WWII letters were written by Calvin Jolley
to his wife, Yuma Gore Jolley, in Albertville, Alabama. Because of censorship he could not write her any details of combat,
but his 2 September 1944 letter mentioned that he had been in four major battles. The printed material includes autographs
of his fellow passengers on the "Queen Mary" and information about the 35th Division.
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ms3342 |
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