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J.F. Harbour pocket ledgers
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Harbour, J. F. |
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Dates: |
1888-1900 |
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The J.F. Harbour pocket ledgers collection consists of three small ledgers, one listing the lots, and two for collections
on those lots. Also included is one promisory note and a list of payments on an account.
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ms4018 |
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Hargrett Library |
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M.H. Mitchell, Inc. Martin Hardin "Buddy" Mitchell papers
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Mitchell, David Yoakley |
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Dates: |
1917-2022 |
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This collection contains records of the Rome Area Heritage Foundation, personal correspondence of M.H. Mitchell, and ephemera
from Rome, Georgia.
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ms4565 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Eugene LeHardy diary
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LeHardy, Eugene, -1874 |
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1851-1853 |
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The collection consists of a diary of Eugene LeHardy, written at Rome, Georgia, from 1851 to 1853. Written entirely in French,
LeHardy details his work surveying a railroad line between Rome, Georgia and Jacksonville, Alabama, probably the Selma, Rome
and Dalton Railroad Company. Also includes comments on business affairs, farming and gardening, fruit growing, weather, and
an interesting passage on an exhibition of the Etowah Agricultural and Mechanical Association.
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ms1046 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Photograph album belonging to a Shorter College student
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1912-1915 |
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Consists of one photograph album containing 69 photographs. Includes images of a Baraca Philathea convention in Rome, Georgia
and a Baraca Philathea convention in Dalton, Georgia. Also includes images of a May Day celebration at Shorter College and
images of a trip to Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Baraca Philathea was a Sunday school movement for young adults attempting to rekindle their religious fervor.
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ms4235 |
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Hargrett Library |
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B.F.A. Saylor family papers
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Saylor family |
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1878-1930 |
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The collection consists of the papers of B.F.A. Saylor and family from 1878-1930. The papers consist primarily of correspondence
relating to Saylor's involvement in the creation and promotion of various businesses including the Dixie Bauxite Company,
Rome Petroleum and Iron Company, Standard Turpentine and Wood Pulp Company, and the Gulf States Portland Cement Company.
Other family members represented in the collection include his wife, Adelaide Baltzelle Saylor and their children Harry, Preston,
and Blanche.
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ms63 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company letter book
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Selma, Rome, and Dalton Railroad Company |
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Dates: |
1868-1871 |
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The collection consists of the letter book of Eugene LeHardy, chief engineer for the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company
from April, 1868 - October, 1871. The letters are mainly addressed to the railroad's officers including E.G. Barney, George
M. Chapman, J. H. Delano, and D. S. Printup and discuss the building of the railroad and other rail and civic business in
northwest Georgia and Alabama.
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ms1048 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Rome-Floyd Clean Community Commission records
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Rome-Floyd Clean Community Commission (Rome, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1969-1987 |
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This collection includes the records of the Rome-Floyd Clean Community Commission including a Clean Comunity Commission manual
created by Keep America Beautiful, Inc., public service announcement kits for radio stations, photographis slides, coloring
books and other printed ephemera from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service featuring Smokey the Bear and Woodsy
Owl, and several videos of environmental conservation guides and public service announcements.
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ms4227 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Brock family papers
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Brock family |
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Dates: |
1921-1997 |
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This collection contains correspondence, photographs, and ephemera of the Brock family, as well as a few photographs of the
Sutton family. Some of the Sutton family photographs are contemporary photographs of early to mid 20th century photographs.
Much of the correspondence is comprised of letters to Macon and Florence Brock from Macon's mother and sisters Para and Bonnie.
Other items relating to Para Lee Brock include some genealogical notes, research notes for an article on Robert E. Lee published
in the 1965 "Georgia Review", and an extensive photograph album of the 1941 WATL Travel Scholarship Tour including some photographs
of the 1942 tour, a 1941 trip to Mexico with friends, and a trip to the mountains of Northern Georgia with her sister Bonnie.
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ms4335 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lewis Wickes Hine photographs
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Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940 |
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Dates: |
1909-1913 |
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The collection consists of photographs by Lewis W. Hine from 1909-1913 depicting child laborers in Georgia. The photographs
show mill children at their work or grouped before the mills. A few of the photographs show the impoverished areas surrounding
the mills where the children lived with their families. The collection includes photographs from the following Georgia mill
sites: Augusta, Columbus, LaFayette, Lindale, Macon, Rome, Rossville, Tifton, and Valdosta.
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ms989 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Paul Cooper family papers
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Cooper, John Paul, 1858-1927 |
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Dates: |
1780-1970 |
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Collection consists of correspondence, documents, and writings all pertaining to life, career, and family of John Paul Cooper.
Materials mainly range from late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. Notable items include the poetry of John P.
Cooper, family photographs, and eleven oversized copy books containing John P. Cooper's business correspondence from 1890-1912.
In addition to extensive family correspondence, Cooper also corresponded regularly with other businessman, such as Benjamin
D. Riegel, who owned the Trion Company in Trion, Georgia
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ms4083 |
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Hargrett Library |
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