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William H. Mickle correspondence
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Mickle, William H., 1839-1922 |
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1864-1865 |
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The collection consists of twenty letters, written by Union soldier William H. Mickle to his wife Oleavia and other family
members. These letters were written in the summer of 1864 during the Atlanta Campaign, primarily while Mickle was stationed
near Marietta. Throughout the summer of 1864 Mickle continued writing through the battles around Atlanta then across the state
and into Savannah that December. His writings tell of the progress of the campaign, discussing key figures and locations such
as General Joseph Hooker, the Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, and the entrance into Savannah. Health, family, and personal matters
are also addressed.
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ms3827 |
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Hargrett Library |
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S/Sgt. James Edwin Williams papers
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Fairman, Ray |
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Dates: |
1943-2014 |
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This collection contains correpondence, photographs, printed material and US Army documents mostly concerning James Williams'
time while serving and upon his discharge. Also included are some papers regarding his decorations and recognition for his
service that his son J. Craig Williams worked to establish.
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ms4454 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Farish C. Chandler family papers
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Chandler, Farish C., Sr. |
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Dates: |
1784-1918 |
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The collection consists of mimeograph copies of information regarding the life of Sarah Gilliam Williamson during the Revolutionary
War and letters from Col. F.C. Chandler concerning his service in World War I. There are letters from Fort Collins, France,
Chattanooga (Tennessee), Bristol (Virginia), and from his active service with the American Expeditionary Force and the British
Expeditionary Force.
Also included is a DVD recording of a 64th anniversary celebration of D-Day in Normandy, France. F. C. Chandler, Jr. attended
the ceremony as a guest of the United States Air Force.
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ms3415 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Paschal family papers
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Paschal, Jesse Lee, 1891-1974 |
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Dates: |
1932-1974 |
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Contains materials pertaining to the lives of the Paschal family members, namely Jesse, Renza, and Marjorie Paschal. Much
of the collection covers both Renza and Marjorie's time in the army during WWII, including correspondence and memorabilia.
Many of the legal documents pertain to Jesse Paschal's time as sheriff of Eatonton from the 1930s-1950s, including legal issues
pertaining to prisoners in Putnam County and letters sent to Sheriff Paschal from concerned Eatonton citizens.
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ms4107 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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