| 741 |
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Eliza Frances Bradley Kenney family letters
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Bradley family |
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1853-1881 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, mainly addressed to Eliza Frances Bradley Kenney, from 1853-1881. Correspondents
include John Robertson, Rusk County, Texas; Susan Bradley, Walton County, Georgia; James Bradley, Richmond, Virginia and Camp
Cooper, Macon, Georgia; F.M. Bradley, Yorktown, Virginia; W.J. Hale, Camp Lamar, Yorktown; E.F. Kenney, Rusk County, Texas;
Mary J. Phillips, Milton County, Georgia; Mary Jamerson, Milton County, Georgia; R.A. Bell, Forsyth County, Georgia; William
Bell, Forsyth County, Georgia; and Mollie Bradley. Correspondence concerns health of family members, marriages, deaths, the
war (fear of the ongoing fighting, firing in Atlanta, the Roswell Factory, hearing cannons in Ringgold and Tunnel Hill, prisoners),
illnesses (including smallpox and measles), and crops (including cotton, wheat, and corn). The collection also includes a
handwritten will and testament of John J.N. Kenney, an envelope postmarked 1881, family tree of Eliza Frances Bradley Kenney,
and a page from the Kenney family bible.
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ms3343 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 742 |
Title: |
George Walton and Richard Howley letter
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Walton, George, 1749 or 50-1804 |
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Dates: |
1781 August 13 |
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The collection consists of an autographed letter signed by Georgia delegates George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence
and Richard Howley, member of Congress reporting to an unidentified correspondent on American Revolutionary Forces' success
in Georgia and the possibility of sending a printing press, "a new ... & efficacious weapon against the enemy," to aid in
the fight against the British.
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ms3346 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 743 |
Title: |
Charles J. Brockman Sr. papers
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Brockman, Charles Joseph, Sr., Dr., 1897-1977 |
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Dates: |
1880-1989 |
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The collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, files, clippings, and curriculum materials concerning Brockman's academic
career, both as a student and as a professor of chemistry at the University of Georgia. Also included are correspondence,
memos, and bulletins regarding his work in the Selective Service as the state Director for Occupational Deferments. The collection
also contains personal correspondence, photographs, and financial materials.
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ms3367 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 744 |
Title: |
Richard A. Parks collection of bird illustrations
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Parks, Richard A., 1920- |
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Dates: |
1950-2007 |
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The collection consists of hundreds of color paintings and drawings by bird artist Richard A. Parks. Subjects covered include
North American birds, Solomon Islands birds, Naval-related subjects, and flora and fauna. Also included are correspondence
and papers regarding his work on bird illustration but also touching on his Navy career and other topics. Also included among
the materials are his multiple bird designs for the Atlanta Audubon Society T-shirt.
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ms3396 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 745 |
Title: |
Ella May Thornton collection of Henry Wemyss Feilden papers
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Thornton, Ella May, 1885- |
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Dates: |
1937-1958 |
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The collection consists of typewritten correspondences between Ella May Thornton, Mrs. Winifred Feilden, and others, regarding
the life and military career of Henry Wemyss Feilden for a possible publication. Also included in the collection are photocopies
of two typescript copies of writings: A Noble Englishman... by A. Trevor Battye, which recounts Feilden's participation with
the 42nd Highlanders, the Punjab Regiment in China; Chapter 2: The Civil War in Americ, which recounts Feilden's service in
the army of the Confederate States of American, serving under Generals G. T. Beauregard and Samuel Jones, mostly in Charleston,
South Carolina.
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ms340 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 746 |
Title: |
William J. Dickey family papers
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Dickey, William J., 1828- |
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Dates: |
1820-1881 |
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The collection consists of letters from the Dickey and Reynolds brothers to Anna or William Dickey, and other family papers.
The letters begin in 1861 on the Georgia coast as the soldiers go from Brunswick, Sapelo Island, Darien, and Savannah, and
write from such places as Fort Tattnall, Mackay's Point, Fort Jackson, Causten's Bluff, Camp Millen and Camp Palmyra, and
mention the firing on Fort Pulaski in April 1862. The letters describe details of the battles, health of the soldiers, camp
life, and concern for families and farms at home.
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ms3414 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 747 |
Title: |
Thomas A. Woodham papers
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Creator: |
Woodham, Thomas Augustus, -1862 |
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Dates: |
1840-1881 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Thomas Woodham to his wife and family from Petersburg, Stanton, Gordonville,
Lynchburg, and Winchester, Virginia. Correspondences describe hardships the soldiers endure, sickness, battles, and Woodham's
strong desire to come home.
The collection also includes financial papers mainly concerning Nancy Caroline Woodham and the Lunsford family. Papers include
promissory notes, receipts, and indentures from 1840-1881.
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ms3435 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 748 |
Title: |
John S. Blasingame family papers
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Blasingame, John S., 1836- |
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Dates: |
1862-1909 |
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This collection contains approximately 40 wartime letters written by the Blasingame family, including Confederate soldiers
with the 54th Georgia Infantry. Civil War letters originate from the front lines in Richmond, Virginia, and Savannah, Atlanta,
Fort Macon, and Marrieta, Georgia. This grouping includes a partly-printed parole for John S. Blasingame out of Macon, 1865,
in which Blasingame is sworn under oath not to bear arms against the United States of America, give any information, or do
any military duty whatsoever until regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war.
Other materials in the collection include family correspondence from 1893-1894 and 1909 and 2 small photographs.
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ms3441 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 749 |
Title: |
Dorsey family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1989 |
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This collection contains genealogical charts, baby books, correspondence, plaques and artifacts. The materials range from
the 1900s to 1980s.
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ms3442 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 750 |
Title: |
John Forsyth papers
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Creator: |
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 |
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Dates: |
1824-1839 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from John Forsyth executing his duties as Secretary of State: dated December 30,
1834, to "Consul of the United States at Port Au Prince," concerning a leave of absence for a consul in Haiti; dated July
6, 1838, "Thomas Jefferson Smith, appointed Consul of the United States for the Port of Cette, France;" dated October 19,
1839, "Hoyt, Collector of Customs, New York," authorizing payment to "George Grismold" as a share of claims made against
the Dutch government. Other items included in the collection are autographs and sentiments from Forsyth, a legal document
attesting to a constituent's residency in Georgia, and a third person letter to Gales & Seaton in Washington, D.C., asking
them to make a correction to their reporting of his participation in a U.S. House of Representatives debate.
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ms3453 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 751 |
Title: |
Thomas L. Snead papers concerning Georgia bonds
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Creator: |
Snead, Thomas L. (Thomas Lowndes), 1828-1890 |
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Dates: |
1871-1882 |
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The collection consists of documents attempting to collect interest on discredited Georgia bonds dating 1871-1877. Commencing
with two correspondences (March 19 and 25, 1872), one on Executive Department letterhead and the other signed by Georgia Secretary
of State David G. Cotting, engaging Thomas L. Snead to act in its behalf on the matter. Of particular interest are drafts
for legal documents by Snead, relating to various aspects of his work on the case, Western Union telegraphs, three from Gov.
James M. Smith, instructing Snead and forwarding payment for services, and example of Snead's printed letter informing potential
clients that he has completed work with the "Public debt of Georgia." The collection also includes two related newspaper clippings,
and correspondence signed by E.A. Fletcher from Brunswick, Georgia, outlining various details of railroad bonds held by "J.
Milbank and Pierpont Morgan."
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ms3454 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 752 |
Title: |
William Calvin Jeffress papers
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Jeffress, William Calvin, 1823-1895 |
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Dates: |
1864-1865, 1916 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William Calvin Jeffress to his father, Edward T. Jeffress, dating February
27-June 13, 1864. The letters describe Jeffress' unit's participation in the action at Dalton and Rocky Face Ridge in Georgia,
descriptions of camp life and conditions. In addition, Jeffress forwards advice and instructions concerning crops and finances.
Letters dating June 2 and June 13, 1864 are written from the field, near Marietta, Georgia. Other items included in the collection
are two twenty dollar bills of Confederate money, a typed biography of Jeffress (by his son in 1916), and Jeffress's oath
of loyalty to the United States.
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ms3457 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 753 |
Title: |
Jane Teasley Thornton family papers
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Thornton, Amanda Drucilla Jane Teasley, 1848-1927 |
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Dates: |
1858 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to Jane Teasley from James J. Norman (15th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company I),
and James William Thornton, James W. H. Hunt, and Singleton J. W. Hunt (all in 38th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company F)
from 1859-1886. The collection also includes some genealogy of the Teasley, Thornton, and Herndon families, photographs, receipts,
and a poem written for James W. Thornton.
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ms3472 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 754 |
Title: |
Jack Martin papers
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Creator: |
Martin, Jack, 1906-1972 |
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Dates: |
1932, 1963-1974 |
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The collection consist of papers of and about Jack Martin. A large portion of the collection consists of A Little Bit About
This and That clippings, Martin's column published in the Athens Banner-Herald. Also included are resolutions designating
Martin as an Honorary Historian of the State of Georgia, newspaper clippings concerning awards presented to Martin, copies
of articles and books written by Martin (including History of St. Mary's Hospital and The Only Double-barreled Cannon). Also
included are several newspaper clippings mentioning Jack Martin dressed up as Santa Claus; and a photograph taken at Ben Epps
Airfield, Athens, Georgia in 1932, depicting the arrival of Martin dressed as Santa Claus in a Ford tri-motored plane.
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ms3481 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 755 |
Title: |
John K. Mayes papers
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Creator: |
Mayes, John K., -1863 |
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Dates: |
1853, 1861-1863 |
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The collection consists of a letter written by John K. Mayes to his parents from Portsmouth, Virginia, and two copybooks in
which are drafts of letters and copies of statements about vacation, printing papers, and departure from school. Also included
is a bill of sale for "one negro man, Aaron, about thirty-three of yellow complexion" (1853) to Josiah Brinkley.
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ms3485 |
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| 756 |
Title: |
Stokes family papers
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Stokes family |
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Dates: |
1819-1952 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Stokes family of Madison, Morgan County, Georgia from 1819-1845. The papers mainly
contain correspondence including letters to Charles Y. Stokes while a student at Vineville Academy (Madison, Ga.) and the
University of Georgia (Athens, Ga.) mostly discussing family news, inquiring about school or Stokes' studies, and activities
of literary or social societies. The collection also contains a letter to William S. Stokes from Robert T. Ware (November
1819) describing Ware's trip to Staten Island (N.Y.), quarantine, arrival in Philadelphia (Pa.), and illness; a speech (1845)
on patriotism and U.S. history celebrating the 4th of July; and printed material.
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ms355 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 757 |
Title: |
John G. La Roque letters to Nannie M. La Roque
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La Roque, John G. |
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Dates: |
1862-1864 |
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The collection consists of correspondence (and transcripts) from John G. La Roque, of the 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment, mainly
to his wife, Nannie M. La Roque, from 1862-1864. La Roque's letters discuss the death of his son, his health and that of his
wife, the morale and health of the men in Company E, troop movements in Virginia, casualties and deaths, news of friends and
family, the problems of obtaining clothing for soldiers, the battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, and his capture and imprisonment
at Ft. Delaware, Delaware. The collection also contains one letter from La Roque to F.A. Billingslea, dated April 27, 1863,
asking Billingslea to collect money owed La Roque and describing the readiness and troop strengths under General Jackson.
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ms360 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 758 |
Title: |
M'Nelle Causey family papers
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Creator: |
Causey, M'Nelle Gibson |
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Dates: |
1906-1995 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, writings, photographs, art and printed material. Much of the correspondence is
between M'Nelle and her husband while he served in Troop B, 89th Cavalry, Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), U.S. Army,
during World War II.
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Identifier: |
ms3606 |
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| 759 |
Title: |
John W. Park and William Park letters
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Park, John W., 1832- |
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Dates: |
1850 April, 1863 October 29 |
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The collection consists of two letters. Dated Athens, April 1850, "Dear Brother", from John Park, the first letter tells
of his activities at the University of Georgia. The second letter, dated Dawson, October 29, 1863, "My Dear Mother" [Sarah
T. Park, Greenville, Georgia], is signed William Park. William asks to borrow $500 to purchase "Elbert," which may have been
in reference to a slave. Also included is a brief biographical history of John W. Park.
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Identifier: |
ms361 |
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| 760 |
Title: |
Lucy Raysor Fulghum O'Brien papers
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Creator: |
O'Brien, Lucy Fulghum |
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Dates: |
1941-1965 |
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The collection consists of eight items concerning The Mourners and the Mourned, written by Lucy Fulghum O'Brien. Included
among them are a letter from Lucy with descriptive and genealogical family information; funeral information on Mary R. Gifford
and Jack J. Worth; and a photo of Lucy Raysor, Alma Richardson, and Chloe Bloodworth.
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ms363 |
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