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761 Title:   John Forsyth papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Forsyth, John, 1780-1841  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms3453  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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762 Title:   Thomas L. Snead papers concerning Georgia bonds  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Snead, Thomas L. (Thomas Lowndes), 1828-1890  
  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."
  
  Identifier:   ms3454  
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763 Title:   William Calvin Jeffress papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Jeffress, William Calvin, 1823-1895  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms3457  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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764 Title:   Jane Teasley Thornton family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Thornton, Amanda Drucilla Jane Teasley, 1848-1927  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms3472  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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765 Title:   Jack Martin papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Martin, Jack, 1906-1972  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms3481  
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766 Title:   John K. Mayes papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Mayes, John K., -1863  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms3485  
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767 Title:   Stokes family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Stokes family  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms355  
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768 Title:   John G. La Roque letters to Nannie M. La Roque  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   La Roque, John G.  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms360  
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769 Title:   M'Nelle Causey family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Causey, M'Nelle Gibson  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms3606  
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770 Title:   John W. Park and William Park letters  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Park, John W., 1832-  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms361  
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771 Title:   Lucy Raysor Fulghum O'Brien papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   O'Brien, Lucy Fulghum  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms363  
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772 Title:   Belle Pettis Smith family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   1869-1940  
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This collection consists of correspondence, financial papers, printed material, and photographs. The correspondence is to Belle Smith from her family and friends. The financial papers contain deeds and promissory notes concerning land in Gwinnett County,Georgia and Etowah and Cherokee Counties in Alabama.
  
  Identifier:   ms3631  
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773 Title:   Edward Padelford letters to Ira Peck  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Padelford, Edward  
  Dates:   1841-1842  
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The collection consists of letters written by Edward Padelford of Savannah, Georgia to Ira Peck of Marion, Twiggs County, Georgia, dated December 1841-December 1842. Two letters are written on the inside pages of the newspaper titled Savannah Shipping and Commercial List, and the remaining letters are written on inside pages of Savannah Republican Prices Current. Correspondence pertains to business matter, including the current market of cotton, rice, molasses, and other commodities; shipping times and schedules; and accounts due or paid. The newspapers themselves list Savannah market conditions for various commodities (cotton, rice, etc.), exchange and freight rates, list of vessels in ports, and vessel departures and arrivals.
  
  Identifier:   ms365  
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774 Title:   Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Georgia miscellaneous papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Hargrett Library  
  Dates:   1934-1942  
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The collection consists of miscellaneous writings and compilations of historical records collected and compiled by workers of the Works Progress Administration of Georgia and Georgia Writers' Project from 1934-1942. Inculded are the Works Progress Administration of Georgia History Records Survey, Field Worker's Correspondence Forms; State Editorial Identification Forms; Questionnaire to all mayors for data on points of interest in cities; Federal Writer's Project, Instructions for Architectural Series, American Building Materials; and correspondence from Works Progress Administration of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, regarding compilation of The American Guide and the State Guide. The remainder of the collection contains histories of Georgia cities, towns, and people, including (but not limited to) hospitals, parks, military organizations, landmarks, music, architecture, and agriculture.
  
  Identifier:   ms3674  
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775 Title:   Sir John Glubb letters to Diane Hanson  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Glubb, John Bagot, Sir, 1897-1986  
  Dates:   1970-2005  
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The collection consists of correspondence from Sir John Glubb in Mayfield, England to Diane Hanson during the years 1971-1986 as she worked at Troy State University (AL), Brenau University (Gainesville, GA), and High Point University (NC). There are also printed obituaries and memorials, photographs, and several handwritten chapters of Glubb's book The Way of Love. There are no letters from Diane, but Glubb's letters are filled with his opinions on politics, religion, women's rights, and Middle East history. He includes inspirational quotations with most letters and gives many details of his health and family.
  
  Identifier:   ms3736  
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776 Title:   David Gardiner Phillips family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Phillips, David Gardiner, 1817-1899  
  Dates:   1849-1883  
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The collection consists of correspondence and photographs. Correspondence mostly concerns family matters, such as the birth and death of Mary Phillips' twins, and the Phillips' move into a new home. The speech in the collection concerns the topic of secession. Reverend Phillips' ledger consists of accounts of expenditures, stipends received from the congregation, tax returns, and accounts and contracts for farm workers.
  
  Identifier:   ms3753  
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777 Title:   Camden Evans letters  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Evans, Camden, 1838?-1864  
  Dates:   1862-1864  
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The collection consists of letters Camden Evans wrote to his wife and her father in Columbus (Ga.) from 1862-1864. He wrote from numerous camps in towns including Tupelo (Miss.), Murfreesboro (Tenn.), and Ringgold and Dalton (Ga.). In his letters he complained about how badly privates were treated and the lack of food and clothing. He asked Mr. Laney to bring him a boy to wash his clothes and forage for food, and he constantly tried to arrange for a furlough or a substitute. He gave his opinions of Generals Grant, Johnson, Bragg and Hardee. By May 22, 1864 he was near Atlanta and described having no clean clothes for three weeks, and being on picket duty for 24 hours without relief. By July 12, 1864 he had learned of his son Bobbie's death. His last letter is dated July 17, 1864. There is one letter from Emma to her husband and several letters from her after the war to her mother. In these she mentioned her second husband Steve Smith, her daughter Daisy, and a move to Birmingham (Ala.)
  
  Identifier:   ms3756  
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778 Title:   Sturges family letters  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Sturges family  
  Dates:   1844-1862  
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The collection consists of letters written by William Sturges to his brother John beginning in 1844 while John was in college in Princeton, New Jersey. He later went to Yale to study law. The letters describe the social events and family life in Waynesboro, with some mention of politics. In 1852 John was county surveyor for Burke County and there are several letters to him requesting his services. There are also two letters from John's niece Abby, who married Henry Hart Jones. John's regiment was in Portsmouth (Va.) in August 1861 and Roanoke Island (NC) in December 1861. William wrote to him giving local news of the war. There are no letters from John Sturges. Typescripts of all letters are included.
  
  Identifier:   ms3764  
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779 Title:   Fuller Center for Housing records  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Fuller Center for Housing  
  Dates:   2005-2008  
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The collection consists of correspondence dating from the Fuller Center for Housing's formation in 2005 until 2008, when Millard Fuller served as president of the organization. Much of the early correspondence concerns the establishment of the Fuller Center in the aftermath of Millard and Linda Fuller's departure from Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. Other topics include building projects, advocacy, affiliate organizations, donations, and administration.
  
  Identifier:   ms3771  
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780 Title:   Hooper Ware family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Hooper family  
  Dates:   1848-1916  
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This collection includes correspondence between Edward A. O. Ware and his family while he was in medical school; letters between Sarah Jane Hooper Ware, her mother Jane Byrd Word Hooper, and other family members during the war and concerning the Ware's trek to Texas at the close of the Civil War; Sarah Jane Hooper's diploma from Cassville Female College; three photographs of Charles W. Hooper and his discharge from Georgia 8th Regiment; and two slave auction receipts issued to Edward A. O. Ware.
  
  Identifier:   ms3792  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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