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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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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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ms4289 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Slave narratives from the Federal Writers' Project
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Creator: |
Georgia Writers' Project |
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Dates: |
1936-1939 |
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The collection consists of interviews organized by Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project, with women and
men born into slavery. Transcripts, dated 1936-1939, are in multiple formats, and mostly contain name of person interviewed,
date of interview (or date of interview submission), date of birth, and name of research worker, editor or author. Interviews
recount experiences of being enslaved, and are full of anecdotes, folklore, and authentic history. The collection also contains
information concerning the organization and design of the original interview structure.
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ms916 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Theodore G. Sledge estate document
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Creator: |
Sledge, Theodore G. |
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Dates: |
1864 October |
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The collection consists of documents pertaining to the estate of Theodore G. Sledge. Sledge died leaving behind six enslaved
men and women, Maria, Lucinda, Spencer, Hester, Minerva, and Francey, and fifteen hundred and thirty six dollars of Confederate
currency. Several family members sought legal action, but the case was dismissed in November 1864.
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ms4094 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Jacob Waldburg papers
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Creator: |
Waldburg, Jacob |
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Dates: |
1793, 1818, 1829 |
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The collection consists of three items: a list of enslaved people owned by the family of Jacob Waldburg of Chatham County,
Georgia (1793); a promissory note to Waldburg from John M. Harvey (1818); and a land grant to Waldburg for property in Lee
County, Georgia (1829).
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Identifier: |
ms1194 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Grace Lucas letter to Mary E. Johns
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Creator: |
Lucas, Grace |
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Dates: |
1843 July 22 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, Georgia, July 22, 1843, to "My dear sister," Mary E. Johns, Davisborough,
signed Grace Lucas
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ms1690 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Hankinson family papers
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Creator: |
Hankinson family |
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Dates: |
1824-1903 |
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The collection consists of papers of the family of Stephen Hankinson and Mary C. Speights from 1824-1903. Papers include a
marriage bond between Hankinson and Speights, the will of Hankinson, papers concerning the ownership of people who were enslaved,
and correspondence to Lee Starke Schieffelin and Corneille S. Schieffelin. The collection also includes a copy of The language
of flowers, "property of Marie Essie Hankinson," an autograph book presented to Marie Essie Hankinson, and two scrapbooks
containing newspaper clippings with poems and concerning current events.
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Identifier: |
ms196 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Newsom deed and farming journal
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Creator: |
Newsom family |
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Dates: |
after 1838 |
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The collection consists of two items: a journal entitled "Plan. Experience of Farming of N. J. Newsom, 1885," pertaining to
labor, fertilizer, fencing, mules, wages, and equipment involved in farming; deed signed in Washington County, Georgia, stating
Joeday Newsom leaves two lots of "negroes" to his children, dated 1838. The reverse side contains valuation of the two lots
of "negro slaves," and is dated 1843.
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Identifier: |
ms630 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Seaborn J. Mays papers
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Creator: |
Mays, Seaborn J., d. 1883 |
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Dates: |
1824-1879 |
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The collection consists of receipted bills, promissory notes, and tax receipts of Seaborn J. Mays,including a bill of sale
for an enslaved man named Phil, purchased from Thomas R. R. Cobb by Mays, and an enslaved woman named Caroline. A fi fa against
William Moon for a dept owed to Mays. Also included is a record book of the Athens Benevolent Society.
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Identifier: |
ms803 |
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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 volume.
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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Inventory of people enslaved by Henry Bourguin
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1779 December 11 |
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The collection consists of a handwritten estate inventory created December 11, 1779, by Henry Bourguin's daughters. The inventory
includes a list of the people enslaved by Bourguin, including name with approximate preceived monetary value, and is divided
into three columns showing the division of his estate by his three daughters.
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Identifier: |
ms1205 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Samuel Meeker letter to General James Winchester
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Creator: |
Meeker, Samuel, 1763-1832 |
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Dates: |
1804 December 27 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Samuel Meeker writing to General James Winchester of Cragfont, Tennessee.
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Identifier: |
ms1271 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John B. Lamar plantation book
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Creator: |
Lamar, J. B. (John Basil), 1812-1862 |
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Dates: |
1847-1880 |
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The collection consists of a plantation book of John B. Lamar, for his plantation in Sumter County, Georgia, from 1847-1880.
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Identifier: |
ms131 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Johnston family papers
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Creator: |
Johnston family |
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Dates: |
1836-1862 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Malcolm Johnston family. Included are correspondences; two small account books; and
Certificate no. 2457, for the purchase of a tract of land in Montgomery, Alabama, by Arthur B. Davis of Muscogee, Georgia.
The collection also includes documents concerning enslaved people perceived to be property of the Johnston family: bill of
sales for enslaved persons received by Richard Johnston; wills of Malcolm Johnston and E. L. Johnston; "List of property belonging
to M. Johnston," listing 800 acres of land, and the name, sex, age, and monetary value of enslaved people
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Identifier: |
ms1629 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Samuel B. Clark papers
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Creator: |
Clark, Samuel B., 1812-1865 |
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Dates: |
1787-1869 |
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The collection consists of papers of Samuel B. Clark, from 1787-1869. Included are indentures, a land survey, legal documents,
and a plantation journal (1841-1869) containing business records pertaining to the Richmond County homestead, the Burke County
(Georgia) farm, and land in Dooly County (Georgia). Entries include information on slave values, outlays for crops and household
supplies, tax returns for Richmond and Burke counties, financial reports on building the McBean canal, and cotton sales.
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Identifier: |
ms1497 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Hall family papers
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Creator: |
Hall, John |
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Dates: |
1806-1958 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, wills and deeds, and accounts of various family members. There are numerous accounts
of the settlement of the John Hall estate, of which James M. Hall was executor. Of special interest are the bills of sale
for enslaved people, freedmen contracts, and accounts of plantation overseers [enslavers]. The accounts show the growth of
the plantation, including purchase of enslaved people and supplies and land, operation of a sawmill, sales of cotton, and
labor dealings with the Georgia Penitentiary after the Civil War. There is also a Civil War letter from John W. Shinholster
on April 23, 1863 from his camp near Port Hudson, Louisiana.
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Identifier: |
ms3667 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Agreement between Angus McQueen and Ellen
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Creator: |
Ellen |
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Dates: |
1864-1865 |
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The collection consists of a bill of sale from Savannah, Georgia for the purchase of an enslaved woman, Ellen, and her child,
Caroline, and an agreement made between Ellen and Angus McQueen. The bill of sale shows that Jackson Hodges paid $3,700 dollars
to Samuel Hauser. The bill of sale also notes that Ellen has a burn.
A year later after the end of the Civil War, an indenture agreement was made between Angus McQueen of Montgomery County, Georgia
and the "now freed woman," Ellen. In the agreement, Ellen agrees to continue working on McQueen's plantation. McQueen "promises
and agrees to feed, clothe, and give medical attention to" Ellen and her child. These terms are considered to be Ellen's "just
compensation for the labor performed." McQueen agrees to these terms as long as Ellen "will obey all orders" and "will be
respectful, submissive, and obedient."
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Identifier: |
ms4146 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Colonel Richard Dennis and family papers
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Creator: |
Dennis, Richard, Colonel, 1771-1845 |
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Dates: |
1804-1879 |
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This collection contains the papers of Colonel Richard Dennis and his family. The majority of the collection is comprised
of correspondence, but it also includes genealogical information, legal and land documents, and ephemera. Much of the correspondence
involves Dennis' business and the settlement of his estate and property in Georgia following his death in 1845. Additional
subjects covered include Savannah's economy during the War of 1812, gold mining in Georgia, and the sale of people he enslaved.
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Identifier: |
ms4332 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John S. Pool will
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Creator: |
Pool, John S. |
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Dates: |
1862 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of John S. Pool of Paulding County, Georgia dividing his property amongst
his wife, Charlotte who is to receive one enslaved African American woman, two beds and furniture, two cows and calves, one
set of chairs and tables and two hundred dollars; his remaining property is to be sold and divided equally amongst his children,
Sarah Simmons John Florene Elze Wood Martha Ann Mary Ann Enoch Wesly Minerva Jane Asbury and Lovie Coker (no commas between
names). Elzy W. Pool and N. N. Beall appointed executors.
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Identifier: |
ms857 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Absolam Janes will
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Creator: |
Janes, Absolam |
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Dates: |
1847, 1854 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of the last will and testament of Absolam Janes of Greene County, Georgia dividing his property amongst
his children: Cornelia M. Sanders (7 slaves, 745 acres of land, $750 in sundry); Thomas P. Janes (8 slaves, furniture, 520
acres of land); Nancy W. McWhorter (7 slaves, furniture and a house); Mary E. Janes (11 slaves, a cash settlement of $6,000);
and grandchildren Robert McWhorter (25 shares Georgia RR and Banking stock), all remaining property is to be equally divided
between the children Cornelia Sanders, Thomas Janes, Mary Janes, Felix Janes, Susan Janes and Cordelia Janes.
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Identifier: |
ms858 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Isaiah T. Irvin, Sr. will
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Creator: |
Irvin, Isaiah T., Sr. |
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Dates: |
1856 October |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of the last will and testament of Isaiah T. Irvin, Senior of Wilkes County, Georgia
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Identifier: |
ms859 |
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Hargrett Library |
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