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Forbes family collection
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Forbes family |
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Dates: |
1876-1970 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Forbes family from 1876-1970. Papers of Walter T. Forbes, Sr. concern his invention
of a process for tanning leather, his formula for the treatment of Ramie fiber, and his job as a sales representative; and
include correspondence, handwritten processes, newspaper articles, and Ramie fiber samples. Papers of Helen Forbes Ross include
correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs pertaining to Ross' marriage, theatrical career and charitable work,
most notably the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The collection also includes photographs and newspaper clippings of George
Lester Forbes, Walter T. Forbes II, Walter T. Forbes III, and Chef Carson Gulley.
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Identifier: |
ms640 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Atkins family papers
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Atkins family |
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1912-1946 |
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This collection contains correspondence and writings, photographs and newspaper clippings chiefly by and about Florence Ewell
Atkins, her speeches, and her work with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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ms4258 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Women's history collection
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Draper, Lucy Hargrett |
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1793-2005 |
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This collection contains postcards, posters, photographs, artifacts, and other printed materials relating to women's suffrage
movements in the United States and England. Also included are items documenting efforts toward action on women's rights and
temperance. Featured items include signed correspondence by Susan B. Anthony, a stereo card featuring Anna Howard Shaw, a
divorce paper from 1793, a North Caroilina bastardy bond, and a banner decorated with postage stamps.
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ms4210 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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