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Map of the city of Savannah
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Hogg, John B. |
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Dates: |
1868 |
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New York : Ferd Mayer & Co. Lithographers, [1868?]; corrected to July 1868, corporate limits 1854; Includes Savannah River
soundings; "The soundings are taken from the Coast Surveys 1865-66. The depth of water has been naturally increased since,
by the operation of the Dredge Boat"
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Identifier: |
hmap1868h62 |
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Hargrett Map Collection |
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Map of portion of Bonaventure cemetery
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
circa 1869 |
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Possibly reduced from Postell's Plan of Evergreen Cemetery at Bonaventure & showing divisions A-H.
Manuscript notations by Wymberley Jones DeRenne with info on plots E 49 & 50 William Butler Esq., D16 George Wymberley Jones
DeRenne (my father), nos 215, 214, 213 Wymberley Jones DeRenne, J1 Noble Jones (Father of Noble Wymberley Jones), J2 Noble
Wymberley Jones (Father of George Jones), George Jones (my Grandfather/father of G. W. J. DeRenne), Letitia Jones
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Identifier: |
hmap1869b6 |
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Hargrett Map Collection |
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James L. Pannell Papers
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Pannell, James L. |
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Dates: |
1985-1990s |
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James L. Pannell served as a state representative from Georgia's 122nd District from 1985 to 1990. His papers include correspondence,
bills and resolutions and legislative research files.
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Identifier: |
RBRL307JLP |
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Repository: |
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Robert Rushmore collection of Savannah postcards
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Rushmore, Robert |
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Dates: |
1900s |
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The collection consists of 105 postcards depicting various buildings, streets, and landmarks in and around Savannah, Georgia.
Most of these postcards date from the early 20th century and were collected from second-hand bookstores and book fairs.
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Identifier: |
ms3860 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Eric Johnson Papers
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Johnson, Eric, 1953- |
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Dates: |
1979-2012 |
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Eric Johnson served as State Senator from Georgia's 1st district (1994-2009). The papers document his legislative activities
and political campaigns.
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Identifier: |
RBRL245EJ |
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Repository: |
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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A new and accurate map of the chief parts of South Carolina and Georgia, from the best authorities
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Bew, John, d. 1793 |
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Dates: |
1780 |
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note
Alternate title: New and accurate map of the chief parts of South Carolina and Georgia, from the best authorities; From: The
Political Magazine. Vol. I. London, June, 1780, to face p. 454.; DeRenne, 1222.; Publication: London : J. Bew
Includes the coast from Tybee Island to Georgetown, rivers, inlets, precincts and parishes, and roads.
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Identifier: |
hmap1780n4 |
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Hargrett Map Collection |
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John Y. Noel letter to the Chief Magistrate of New York City
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Noel, John Y. (John Young), 1762-1817 |
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Dates: |
1796 November 29 |
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The collection consists of a letter from John Y. Noel, Mayor of Savannah, Georgia, dated November 29, 1796, to the Chief Magistrate
of New York City. The letter asks for assistance because of a great fire which broke out on September 26 and provides details
as to the extent of the fire and its devastating effect. Also includes a newspaper account of the fire reprinted from the
Columbian Museum on November 29, 1796.
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Identifier: |
ms1043 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Young Men's Debating Club records
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Young Men's Debating Club (Savannah, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1835-1836 |
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The collection consists of records of the Young Men's Debating Club in Savannah, Georgia from 1835 to 1836. Includes preamble
and bylaws, list of members, minutes from December 1835 to January 1836, and treasurer accounts.
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Identifier: |
ms1045 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Aaron Barlow letters to Daniel Barlow
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Barlow, Aaron, active 1803 |
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Dates: |
1803-1804 |
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The collection consists of letters Aaron Barlow wrote to his brother Daniel Barlow. He wrote of Savannah that it is "tolerable
in this season... disagreeable in summer" when a great many Yankees go northward. He comments that it is very seldom to see
a white man carry anything; they pay an African American to carry everything.
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Identifier: |
ms3446 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Farris Cadle Savannah ephemera collection
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Creator: |
Cadle, Farris W. |
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Dates: |
2012-2017 |
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This collection consists of posters, flyers and brochures advertising performing arts events, businesses, tourist attractions,
civic organizations, churches, schools, and restaurant menus from around Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3738 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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John A. Stevenson letter
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Stevenson, John A. |
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Dates: |
1875-1890 |
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The collection consists of a letter, dated March 17, 1875, written by John A. Stevenson in Savannah, Georgia to a relative
in Pennsylvania. He recounts the events of his life since leaving Philadelphia in 1840, including his move to Charleston,
South Carolina, where he married, to Savannah, where he became a slave trader. Accompanying the letter is a note from H. H.
DeLeon from Charleston, SC, June 10, 1890, concerning property he purchased at auction.
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Identifier: |
ms3810 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Daniel D. Barrows letter
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Barrows, Daniel D. |
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Dates: |
1865 May 15 |
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Letter written by Union soldier in Savannah that describes the city as being "overrun with Rebel paroled prisoners," who are
forced to give up the Confederate uniforms. Barrows describes the city and his stay with a Peck family.
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Identifier: |
ms4093 |
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Hargrett Library |
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United States Ex-slave Owners Registration Bureau form letter
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
circa 1890s |
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Contents: |
This collection contains a form letter from the fradulent United States Ex-slave Owners Registration Bureau assuring former
slave owners that by paying a fee, the bureau would register the number of slaves they lost at the time of the Emancipation
Proclaimation so that they could be compensated.
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Identifier: |
ms4289 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Mell Traylor Papers
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Traylor, Mell Randolph, 1949- |
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Dates: |
1960-2000 |
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Contents: |
The Mell Traylor Papers documents the career of the former State Senator who served two terms from 1974 to 1978. At the age
of 25, Traylor became the youngest Georgia to get elected to the State Senate in 1974. This collection includes papers which
document Traylor's involvement with politics as a high school student when he was a summer intern for Herman E. Talmadge to
his involvement with the Young Democrats at the University of Georgia. Other papers in this collection include campaign material
from his 1974 bid for the Senate, correspondence, reports, photographs, and state government publications.
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Identifier: |
RBRL160MT |
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Repository: |
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Reverend Samuel Frink sermons
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Frink, Samuel, 1735-1771 |
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Dates: |
1767-1771 |
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The collection consists of a manuscript volume containing seven sermons, probably in the hand of Reverend Samuel Frink, while
rector of Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia from 1767-1771.
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Identifier: |
ms1040 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Dr. William Duncan papers
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Duncan, William |
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Dates: |
1861-1873 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, military appointments, receipts, orders of Dr. William Duncan relating to his service
in the 10th Georgia Infantry Regiment in Virginia (1861-1862) and later as a surgeon in the Savannah area. Of particular interest
is a list of medicines and hospital stores received at Thunderbolt Battery, Dr. Duncan's Oath of Pardon, and a request for
travel to Europe in 1865. Other items included in the collection are notes and orders signed by T. J. Charlton or George P.
Harrison, Jr. and one letter from Michael L. Cass.
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Identifier: |
ms1056 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Noble Jones family papers
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Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805 |
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Dates: |
1754-1838 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Noble Jones family of Savannah, Georgia from 1754-1838. Bound in a volume, the papers
contain legal instruments including wills and indentures, business records, sales and dispensations of enslaved people, and
correspondence documenting land transactions, legal matters, political matters, and family concerns. The materials document
three generations of the Jones family including Noble Jones, Noble Wymberly Jones, and George Jones. The last will and Testament
of Noble Jones includes the bequest of Wormslow [Wormsloe] and enslaved people.
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Identifier: |
ms1127 |
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Hargrett Library |
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