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Jacob Phinizy letter and Demosthenian Literary Society medal
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Phinizy, Jacob, 1857-1924 |
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1874, 1890 August 18 |
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The collection consists of two items: a University of Georgia Demosthenian Literary Society medal dated 1874, possibly presented
to Jacob Phinizy; and a letter written on Phinizy & Co. letterhead, dated Augusta, Georgia, August 18, 1890, to "Mr. W.B.
Barnett," signed "Jacob Phinizy," regarding the sale of Phinizy's land.
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ms383 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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National Association of State Universities & Land Grant Colleges medal
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National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges |
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1987 |
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The collection consists of one round bronze medal attached to a blue/gold ribbon. It is from the National Association of State
Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, and was presented on the occasion of the 100th Annual Meeting, November 1987.
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ms2875 |
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University of Georgia Archives |
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Virginia Lee Surry papers
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Surry, Virginia Lee, 1931-2017 |
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1950-1980 |
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This collection includes Virginia Lee Surry's University of Georgia diploma, as well as certificates from several honor societies;
photographs; and medals and awards from her career in the Central Intelligence Agency.
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ms4348 |
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Hargrett Library |
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456th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion collection
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Hargrett Library |
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1939-2009 |
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The collection consists of materials documenting various aspects of the unit's history - training, unit actions, causalities,
commendations, diaries and recollections. Some soldiers kept personal items from the Army or items they acquired while in
service, such as immunization records, post cards, a parachute, iron cross and German flag. There are over 500 photographs,
most of which are identified, and copies of campaign maps from the European theatre with unit positions marked and an attached
narrative related what action took place in these locations. Following the war, unit reunions have been held at regular intervals
and materials from these gatherings are present in the collection. It is anticipated that more material will be added to the
collection in the future. Contributors to this collection include George Marshall, James T. Dunn, John W. Talley, and many
others.
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ms2839 |
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Hargrett Library |
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M. H. Mitchell, Inc. 94th Infantry Division collection
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Mitchell, David Yoakley |
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Dates: |
1940-2020 |
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The M.H. Mitchell, Inc 94th Infantry Divisoin Collection consists of original World War II correspondence; 94th Division Association
minute books, financial papers, organization records, and member lists; printed materials including reunion prograpms, divisional
histories, newsletters, and manuals; scrapbooks; photographs; artifacts including medals, ephemera, flags, and uniforms; and
subject files.
A large portion is dedicated to the 94th Infantry Commemorative History book and the 94th Infantry Division Association. Much
of the collection revolves around veterans' activities. This series contains correspondence reflecting on World War II and
the 94th. Folders often include obituaries and memorials about 94th veterans. The vast majority are letters are from the 1980s-1990s
to Robert Cassel regarding his upcoming book about the 94th Infantry in World War II.
The writings series contain mostly memoirs of 94th Infantry soldiers after their World War II service. There are a few collected
anecdotes from Cassel's book and several compliations of veterans' memoirs from their infantry service. There is a large subseries
related to the book, "Patton's Ghost Corps" by Nathan Prefer. This includes a sizeable amount of Prefer's original research
material.
The media series is housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archives. The items include an extensive number of videotapes and
DVDs, focusing on reunions, the 94th Division's overseas campaigns, and veterans.
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ms3352 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Stone family papers
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Stone family |
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1847-1912 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, a diary, writings, and other papers of Robert G. Stone, who was a Confederate soldier
with Company K, 15th Georgia Infantry; together with land plats and indentures to property in Hancock and Washington Counties,
Ga.; and other ephemera such as Stone's C. S. A. cuff link and medals. Stone's few letters and diary entries follow his service
from 1860 through 1865, when he surrendered at Appomattox Court House shortly before General Lee's surrender. Stone left Sparta,
Georgia in 1860 and served in battles at Chattanooga, Richmond, Antietam, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Appomattox Courthouse,
etc. His activities were recorded on a bible cover which is part of this collection.
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ms2815 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Rayburn Moore family papers
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Moore, Rayburn S., 1920- |
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1914-1988 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, correspondence from family and friends, Army papers, printed material,
photographs, and artifacts. The correspondence includes World War II letters to Rayburn Moore from his family and friends
and World War I letters from Max Moore in England to his wife. Max was a sergeant in the American Expeditionary Forces, Hospital
Unit T, Medical Department. The artifacts include a World War II Army uniform, a World War I blue star banner, dog tags, medals,
a man's watch, and an American flag.
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ms3345 |
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Hargrett Library |
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