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Benjamin Hawkins letters
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Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816 |
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1800 November 9, 1802 March 21 |
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The collection consists of two letters written by Benjamin Hawkins. Dated Fort Williamson, November 9, 1800, for David Henley,
the first letter informs Henley of affairs among the Creek Indians and tells of moving his residence to Toolcambatchee, on
the Tallapoosa River. Dated Toolcambatchee, Ga., March 21, 1802, to Mr. Joseph Clay, the second letter reports that a conference
with the Creeks will be held on May 1st which will be of interest to Georgia and the Indians.
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ms943 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 102 |
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James Oglethorpe letter to Sir John Philipps
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Oglethorpe, James Edward, 1696-1785 |
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1734 January 16 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Isles of Wight, January 16, 1734, Sir [John Philipps], signed James Oglethorpe.
Oglethorpe describes the settling of the Salzburgers in Georgia, and tells of bringing Tomochichi, an Indian chief, and an
Indian child the chief claims as his heir, back to England.
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ms952 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Richard Malcolm Johnston letters
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Johnston, Richard Malcolm, 1822-1898 |
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1858, 1876, 1898 |
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The collection consists of three letters from Richard Malcom Johnston: dated Athens, Georgia, September 27, 1858, to "Hon.
A. H. Stephens"; dated Waverly, Maryland, March 3, 1876, to Rev. P. H. Mell, regarding the death of Mrs. Hooper Carroll and
other personal matters; dated March 2, 1898, to "E. C. Stedman," regarding Stedman's illness and Johnston's hope for an early
recovery. Also included is a letter dated Athens, Georgia, March 26, 1876, to "Col. R. M. Johnston," unsigned, regarding
the death of Mrs. Carroll.
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ms537 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 104 |
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Johnston family papers
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Johnston family |
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Dates: |
1836-1862 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Malcolm Johnston family. Included are correspondences; two small account books; and
Certificate no. 2457, for the purchase of a tract of land in Montgomery, Alabama, by Arthur B. Davis of Muscogee, Georgia.
The collection also includes documents concerning enslaved people owned by the Johnston family: bill of sales for a slave
received by Richard Johnston; wills of Malcolm Johnston and E. L. Johnston; "List of property belonging to M. Johnston," listing
800 acres of land, and the name, sex, age, and monetary value of enslaved people.
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ms1629 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 105 |
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Ella May Thornton collection regarding Blind Tom
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Thornton, Ella May, 1885- |
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1908, 1941,1954-1964 |
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The collection consists of magazine articles, excerpts, and reprinted articles Ella May Thornton collected that are associated
with Blind Tom Wiggins. The collection also consists of a photograph of Blind Tom, photocopy of "Battle of Manassas", and
correspondence between Thornton and staff at public record offices, libraries and museums regarding Thornton's inquiry of
Blind Tom and the men who enslaved him.
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ms569 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 106 |
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McHatton autograph collection
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none |
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1932, 1936 |
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The collection consists of a group photograph of the five members of the National Transportation Committee at its organization
meeting in New York City in October, 1932. The members were Bernard M. Baruch, Clark Howell, Alfred E. Smith, Alexander Legge,
and Calvin Coolidge. The first four members sent autographed letters to Dr. McHatton; Henry E. Ross, Secretary, sent a letter
with Coolidge's autograph enclosed. There is also a letter from Dr. Harvey Cushing, Yale University School of Medicine, to
Dr. McHatton, July 18, 1936.
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ms662 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 107 |
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University of Georgia World War I Reserve Officers Training Camp
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1917 |
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The collection consists of framed items which include the signatures of the University of Georgia men who attended the Second
Reserve Officers Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, during September and October 1917. In addition, and also framed,
is the cover letter from Reverend Arthur Rowbotham of the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association
concerning this gift.
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ms1067 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 108 |
Title: |
Alpha Kappa Psi records
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Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity |
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Dates: |
1926-1938, 1947-1986 |
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This collection consists of correspondence, ephemera, financial ledger, minutes, and directory of members.
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Identifier: |
UA19-018 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 109 |
Title: |
School of Social Work records
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University of Georgia. School of Social Work |
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Dates: |
1963-2018 |
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The records consist of administrative correspondence, departmental memorada, minutes of the master's of social work subcommittee,
an application for accreditation (1965), departmental self-studies, and photographs and scrapbooks documenting the school's
history.
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UA0155 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 110 |
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Athletic Association records, Series 7: Administrative records
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University of Georgia. Athletic Association |
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Dates: |
1922-2010 |
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The collection contains correspondence representing two distinct time periods: the 1920-1930s era of the UGA Athletic Association
during which lawyer and booster Harold Hirsch was involved with the Athletic Board, and the 1980-1981 season. A highlight
of the collection are the minutes of the Athletic Board from 1928-1972. Also included are subject files, NCAA self-studies,
and playbooks and scouting reports, most of which date from Vince Dooley's tenure as head football coach.
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Identifier: |
UA0055_7 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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| 111 |
Title: |
Wayne Felker - Jan Burden papers
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Isaacs, Carl, 1953- |
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Dates: |
1992-2002 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between Jan Burden and various persons, 2000-2002, chiefly involving Georgia death
row cases of Wayne Felker, Tracy Housel and Terry Mincey. News stories, mostly from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about
the cases are also included. In addition, a craft replica of a Georgia death row cell, created by Carl Isaacs and Wayne Felker
(circa 1990s) is included.
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ms3186 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 112 |
Title: |
Athens Historical Society papers
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Athens Historical Society |
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Dates: |
1960-2019 |
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The collection consists of letters, speeches, newspaper articles, maps, photos, and indenture, and a cemetery survey that
chronicle Athens history. University history is recorded in newspaper articles and some letters and Georgia history in speeches,
newspaper articles, and brochures. Athens Historical Society (AHS) history is recorded in minutes, newsletters, correspondence,
and speeches. AHS internal papers include directories, membership rolls, Constitution and by-laws, rosters, news releases,
and a paper entitled The First Twenty Years: A Brief History of the Athens Historical Society. The collection also has the
papers, scripts, and newspaper clippings concerning the AHS produced video The Presence of the Past: Historic Houses of Athens,
Georgia. See also the typescripts of the full soundtrack of the video Reminiscences of Old Athens. Later additions to the
collection include financial papers, Athens Historical Society Papers Volume II, and material regarding the "Vanishing Athens"
project, Crampton's Gap project, Clarke County Cemeteries project, and Ellis Merton Coulter birthday commemoration.
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ms2306 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William B. Conway family papers
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Conway, William Buchanan, 1845-1920 |
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Dates: |
1864-2008 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, financial papers, scrapbook/school book, medical notebooks, printed material,
and photographs. Conway's typed autobiography describes his life as a child on the plantation, his Civil War experiences,
and his medical career. His medical notebooks list patients and their treatments. He also wrote a notebook about early medicine
and remedies. The school notebook of Mamie Conway (Dr. Conway's daughter) was begun while she was a student at the Lucy Cobb
Institute (Athens, Ga.) and later turned into a scrapbook of clippings and mementos. Photographs include the wedding of Mamie
Conway and William C. Mizelle/Mizell in 1904. Additionally, there are postcards to Mary Ann and Ola Kemp and Mr. and Mrs.
Douglas P. Dent; a small number of items from Conway Mizelle's travels in Cuba; and material related to Patrick Mizelle at
the Monastery of the Holy Spirit (Conyers, Ga.).
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ms3749 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Sara and Athos Menaboni collection
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Menaboni family |
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Dates: |
1929-1990 |
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The collection consists of personal papers of Sara and Athos Menaboni. Included are correspondence, journals (both financial
and Sara's personal), photographs and photograph albums, home movies, exhibition programs, promotional fliers, Menaboni azalea
prints and copies of other prints, books, calling cards, and the memorial service program for Athos Menaboni. Correspondents
include "Tommy" Arnold, Congressman James C. Davis, and Wayne Short (on Audubon Society letterhead).
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ms3134 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers
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Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880 |
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Dates: |
1832-1976 |
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The collection consists of papers of Herschel Vespasian Johnson and his family from 1832-1976. Papers include a copy of Johnson's
autobiography, an album containing poetry, writings, and drawings, a few newspaper clippings, and correspondence. The autobiography,
a copy of the original manuscript written by Johnson in 1867, covers Johnson's entire political career. Correspondence is
mainly from Johnson to his daughter Tallulah Horne and her husband Pearce, with several to his daughter Gertrude discussing
primarily family matters.
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ms1658 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Howard Finster collection
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High Museum of Art |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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The collection consists of the paper records of Howard Finster, including correspondence, postcards, notebooks and various
writings. The collection also contains the art related materials the High Museum did not imagine would be used in exhibits
of his art. This includes unfinished works as well as such items as: paper on wood in many different shapes; plate with Gerald
Ford on it; painted yellow gourd; 1 container of Minwax; an empty Kodak Camera box; various paint containers; brushes, knives
and other art related items.
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ms3356 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Wilson Lumpkin papers
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Lumpkin, Wilson, 1783-1870 |
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1828-1869, 1908-1969 |
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The collection consists of papers of Wilson Lumpkin from 1828-1869. The papers consist mainly of personal correspondence (1828-1859)
from Lumpkin to his wife, Annis Hopkins Lumpkin, and children written from Washington, D.C. while he was serving as a U.S.
Representative and Senator and during his involvement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The collection also includes a "memorandum"
notebook (1838-1869) in which Lumpkin recorded a few diary entries, genealogical notes, recollections of his childhood and
political career, and lists of slave births. The collection included a broadside, Letter from Ex-Governor Lumpkin (BRO 1860
L4), which has been added to the broadside collection.
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ms659 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Kenneth Coleman papers
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Coleman, Kenneth |
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circa 1950s-1960s |
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The collection consists of the typescript; first, second and final draft, footnotes and appendix, and bibliography of "The
American Revolution in Georgia" published by the University of Georgia Press in 1958. Also included is the original manuscript
of Dr. Coleman's book "Confederate Athens" including his resource notes, correspondence, reproduction of papers in other repositories,
printed material, revisions, rough drafts, bibliography, preface and typescript of the complete book. It was published by
the University of Georgia Press in 1968. In addition, over 8000 manuscript sheets and cards of notes assembled for the writing
of "Georgia Journeys" with Sarah Gober Temple, published in 1961.
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ms78 |
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| 119 |
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Cheney family papers, addendum
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1961 |
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The collection consists of letters, legal papers, clippings, and a large amount of miscellaneous material. Much of the material
supports the stories that have grown up around the Cheney sisters.
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ms1663 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Letter to Judge James Emory Speer
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Kriegshaber, Victor H., 1859-1934 |
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Dates: |
1890 |
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This collection consists of a letter from Victor Kriegshaber of Germany to Judge J. Emory Speer discussing the role that German
military conscription plays in their economic difficulties and how war between Germany and France will certainly come again.
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ms4212 |
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