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John and Marie Koenig papers
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Koenig, John, Jr., 1916-2018 |
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1865-2004 |
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This collection contains the papers of John and Marie Koenig related to their careers as journalists, genealogical research,
and traveling. The collection includes newspaper clippings of their articles, correspondence, notes, journals, notebooks,
postcards, and numerous photograph albums documenting Marie's work as a diplomatic correspondent, John's military service
in Europe during World War II, and his work as a reporter and travel writer. The genealogical research included relates to
the Hodgson family of Athens, Georgia.This collection contains the papers of John and Marie Koenig related to their careers as journalists, genealogical research,
and traveling. The collection inc... More
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ms4351 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Akehurst - Lines family papers
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Lines family |
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1850-1914 |
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The collection consists of correspondence and diaries of the Akehurst and Lines families from 1850-1914. The bulk of the
correspondence contains letters between Jennie Akehurst, a teacher at Covington, Georgia and Sylvanus Lines of Fayetteville
Georgia during their courtship (1857-1860) and married life (1861-1874). Topics discussed include family matters, life in
Georgia, and news of relatives. Another portion of the correspondence consists of letters to and from Daisy Lines while teaching
in Irvington, Georgia (1882-1898). Includes drafts of letters to and letters from Jerome Reneau, writing from Greene County,
Alabama and Texas; correspondence to Jennie Lines; and correspondence from Daisy's aunt Anna Marie Akehurst Barham. Topics
discussed include Reneau and Daisy's friendship, Reneau's farming in Alabama, social events, Daisy's teaching, and family
news.
The diaries were written by Jennie Akehurst Lines (1859-1861 and 1861-1871) and Anna Maria Akehurst Barham (1861-1871). Jennie's
diary entries prior to 1861 mainly concern financial hardships and personal matters. Beginning in 1860, entries discuss the
political climate, the 1860 election, abolitionists, and slavery. For 1861-1866, the diary contains information on Georgia's
succession from the union, social life and living conditions during the Civil War, problems with slaves, and freedmen. Entries
for 1866-1871 again mainly focus on personal matters. The Barham diary contains entries pertaining to the Female Orphans'
Asylum (Macon, Ga.), where she was matron, the South's reaction to the Battle of Bull Run, economic and living conditions
in Georgia during the Civil War, problems with Confederate currency, cotton planting both during and after the war, and problems
hiring and supervising freedmen.The collection consists of correspondence and diaries of the Akehurst and Lines families from 1850-1914. The bulk of the
correspondence contains letters betw... More
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ms73 |
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Jean Réti-Forbes papers
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Forbes, W. Stanton |
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approximately 1905-1972 |
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The collection consists of papers of Jean Réti-Forbes from 1957-1972 and includes correspondence, subject files, lecture notes,
photographs, writings and printed material, musical compositions, and audio recordings.The collection consists of papers of Jean Réti-Forbes from 1957-1972 and includes correspondence, subject files, lecture notes,
photographs, writings and prin... More
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ms912 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Reverend John Jones family papers
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Jones, John C., active 1830-1860 |
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1775-1928 |
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The collection consists of papers of Reverend John Jones and the Jones family from 1775-1928. Contains extensive family correspondence
(1805-1942) including letters of John Jones; his wife Jane A. Jones; his children John Dunwoody Jones, Mary Cornelia Jones,
Joseph H. Jones, and John C. Jones; his brothers and sisters Reverend Charles C. Jones, Mary Jones, J.N. Jones, and Sallie
A. Dunwoody and her husband William J. Dunwoody. Records relating directly to John Jones include sermons (1830-1883), various
diaries and financial ledgers, legal documents, and materials relating to the Presbyterian Church. The collection contains
some material relating to various Jones family plantations in Georgia including Hopestill and Bonaventure. The papers also
include scrapbooks, photographs, newspaper clippings, records of enslaved persons, court records, and legal documents.The collection consists of papers of Reverend John Jones and the Jones family from 1775-1928. Contains extensive family correspondence
(1805-1942) including l... More
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ms1065 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Edgeworth Bird family papers
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Smith, Victor Edgeworth |
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Dates: |
1806-1949, bulk 1861-1902 |
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The collection consists of papers of Edgeworth Bird and the Bird family from 1806, 1835-1949. The papers include correspondence,
clippings, photographs (ca. 1848-1900) of the Bird family, a commonplace book (1843-1848) of Sallie C. Baxter containing extracts
from her readings, an autograph book, an 1806 diary (author unknown) describing activities in Hancock and surrounding counties
in Georgia, and genealogies of the Baxter, Bird, and allied families. Early correspondence (1839-1851) is between members
of the Baxter family including letters between Thomas W. and Mary Baxter discussing his health, taxes, and land values; and
letters from Leroy M. Wiley to Thomas detailing Wiley's trip to England in 1839.
The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Bird and Smith family members including Edgeworth Bird, Sallie
Bird, Saida Bird (Smith), Wilson Edgeworth Bird, and Victor Edgeworth Smith. Of particular interest are letters (1856) from
Edgeworth to Sallie describing his visit to New York City, Fire Island (N.Y.), and U.S. politics and letters written between
family members during the Civil War. The Civil War letters from Edgeworth discuss the battles of Gettysburg (Pa.), Richmond
(Va.), 2nd Bull Run (Va.), Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, and Sherman's March through Georgia. The letters also detail
the management of Granite Farm (Hancock County, Ga.), slavery, and Saida's studies.The collection consists of papers of Edgeworth Bird and the Bird family from 1806, 1835-1949. The papers include correspondence,
clippings, photographs (ca. ... More
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ms1987 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Stanley family papers
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Stanley family |
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Dates: |
1845-1913 |
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This collection contains correspondence between Marcellus Stanley and his wife, Julia A.T. (Pope) Stanley during the Civil
War, letters from their son, Thomas Stanley, to his wife, Margaret (Morton) Stanley, letters from other family members, Julia
Pope Stanley's diary (1862) and prayer book, Marcellus Stanley's bankbooks, genealogies of Pope, Stanley, and Strong families,
the eulogy for Emma Louise Stanley Winbish, the Strong family Bible, poems, muster rolls, and other papers. Included are two
bound volumes of sheet music once kept by Julia Pope, two diplomas and two certificates.This collection contains correspondence between Marcellus Stanley and his wife, Julia A.T. (Pope) Stanley during the Civil
War, letters from their son, Thomas... More
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ms2541 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John M. Phillips family papers
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Phillips family |
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Dates: |
1857-1949 |
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The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, financial papers, diaries, deeds, genealogies, certificates, and other
materials related to John M. Phillips, the Phillips family, the Acree family, and the Isbell family.The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, financial papers, diaries, deeds, genealogies, certificates, and other
materials related to John M. Ph... More
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ms3178 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Jarnagin and Sams families papers
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Jarnagin, Milton Preston, II, 1881-1956 |
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Dates: |
1830-1995 |
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Collection includes correspondence, photographs, genealogical research, personal papers, and legal documents associated with
the Jarnagin and Sams families.Collection includes correspondence, photographs, genealogical research, personal papers, and legal documents associated with
the Jarnagin and Sams families.
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ms4423 |
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Hargrett Library |
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David Crenshaw Barrow Sr. family papers
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Barrow family |
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1817-1915 |
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The collection consists of papers of the David Crenshaw Barrow Sr. family of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia from 1817-1915.
The papers include mainly correspondence, financial records, and diaries. The earliest records consist mostly of receipts
and accounts of David Crenshaw Barrow, Sr. and Middleton Pope. The bulk of the correspondence (1850-1883) is between Barrow
and his children David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr.; Ella Patience Barrow (Spalding); James Barrow; Lucy M. Barrow (Cobb); Middleton
Pope Barrow; and Thomas A. Barrow. Some of James Barrow's correspondence was written while a cadet at West Point and then
later during the Civil War serving first in Cobb's Legion in Virginia and later in the 64th Georgia Infantry Regiment in Florida.
There is also an interesting set of correspondence (ca. 1850-1868) to Barrow from overseers (enslavers) at his plantations
in Oglethorpe and Decatur Counties, Georgia; letters relating to his investment in a Florida salt works during the Civil War;
and letters from John H. Lumpkin and William McKinley regarding the secession of Georgia.
The collection also includes diaries (1851-1852, 1856-1858, 1876, 1879) of David Crenshaw Barrow, Sr. mostly detailing farm
and family life and diaries (1868, 1875) of Clara E. Barrow discussing school and social activities.The collection consists of papers of the David Crenshaw Barrow Sr. family of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia from 1817-1915.
The papers include mainly c... More
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ms69 |
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Keith M. Read collection
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Read, Keith M., 1880-1940 |
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Dates: |
1732-1905 |
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The collection consists of materials collected by Keith M. Read documenting the history of Georgia from 1732-1905. The materials
include account books, correspondence, deeds, diaries, indentures, land grants, letter books, and minute books. Topics covered
include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slavery and the lives of enslaved persons, the Salzburgers, and Native American
tribes in Georgia. The collection contains papers of John M. Berrien; William H. Crawford; John Forsyth; Williams Gibbons;
Charles Harris; Herschel V. Johnson; James Wright; the Bosomworth, Habersham, and Houstoun families; as well as numerous other
Georgians.
Of particular interest are records (1861-1863) of the Consulate of Great Britain in Georgia during the Civil War; an account
book (1818) of Dr. Lewis H. Feurth containing the date, name of patient, treatment, and payment; a diary (1733) of Peter Gordon
describing life in Georgia and relations with the Indians; a diary (ca. 1714-1763) of Caleb Davis pertaining to his trading
activities in Georgia with the English and Spanish; and a letter book (1804-1806) of William Woodbridge documenting his import/export
business and the difficulties of trading with Europe and England during the Napoleonic Wars.The collection consists of materials collected by Keith M. Read documenting the history of Georgia from 1732-1905. The materials
include account books, corres... More
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ms921 |
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Abraham Baldwin papers
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Baldwin, Abraham, 1754-1807 |
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1770-1808 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, remarks about and copies of legislation, financial documents, and writings by Abraham
Baldwin.The collection consists of correspondence, remarks about and copies of legislation, financial documents, and writings by Abraham
Baldwin.
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UA97-092 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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Camp and Keeler families papers
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Keeler family |
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1817-1967 |
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The collection consists of family correspondence, legal documents, ledgers, journals, scrapbooks, sheet music, broadsides,
newspapers, musical manuscripts, postcards, photographs and other related printed ephemera. The documents relate to the families
of George Hull Camp and George H. Keeler. Photographs include a record of Sarah Atwood Camp's travels via steamship; an album
of albumen photographs of Florida, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Martinique, Antiqua, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, and Cuba; and daguerreotypes,
ambrotypes, cartes-de-visite, and tintypes of family members.The collection consists of family correspondence, legal documents, ledgers, journals, scrapbooks, sheet music, broadsides,
newspapers, musical manuscripts, po... More
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ms3374 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Don A. Schanche papers
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Schanche, Donald Arthur, 1926-1994 |
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Dates: |
1937-1994 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, writings, books, magazines, article photographs, contact prints, negatives, and
several types of audio tapes (including interview and answering machine tapes). There is some family correspondence, most
of which is business-related. The correspondence includes a section regarding the trial of Wallace Butts versus Curtis Publishing
Company.The collection consists of correspondence, writings, books, magazines, article photographs, contact prints, negatives, and
several types of audio tapes (inclu... More
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ms3306 |
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Hargrett Library |
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