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J.R. McCord Civil War narrative
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McCord, J. R. |
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1919, 1920, 1975 |
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The collection consists of a narrative by J.R. McCord recollection of his his experiences as a Confederate soldier during
the Civil War. Also included are transcripts of the narrative; the front cover of The Sale City Aviatrix, September 1919,
with a photograph of McCord; and a letter to Mrs. William Pope, 1975, regarding McCord's narrative.
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ms2958 |
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Hargrett Library |
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James McCulloch diary
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McCulloch, James, 1835-1902 |
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1862-1863 |
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The collection consists of a Civil War diary kept by James McCulloch from August 1862-April 1963. McCulloch writes from Jacksboro,
Tennessee; Barboursville; Richmond, Lexington, Danville, Harrodsburg, Frankfort, Georgetown, and Bryantsville, Kentucky; Dalton,
Georgia; Mobile, Alabama; and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Journal entries regard troop movements, weather, food and water rations,
and fighting. McCulloch also writes about encounters with secessionists; his frequent sickness and experience of the Army's
medical services; and accidental shootings amongst the Confederates.
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ms3056 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Perry P. Powell diary
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Powell, Perry P. |
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1865 |
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The collection consists of a diary of Perry P. Powell beginning while still at home in Waukegan, Illinois. After enlisting,
Powell heads for Camp Butler in Springfield, Illinois. He describes arriving in Memphis, Tennessee, the weather, orders, and
rumors of the capture of Richmond and General Lee, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, explosion of the steamer Sultana
in the Mississippi River, and the capture of Jefferson Davis.
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ms3433 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Vincent F. Trago papers
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Trago, Vincent F. |
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1864, 1900-1904 |
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The collection consists of a diary kept by Vincent F. Trago during his services with Company I of the 15th Ohio Infantry Regiment
in 1864. Trago describes actions during the Atlanta Campaign, trading with Confederate soldiers at Kennesaw during a lull
in battle, and casualties and burials at Pickett's Mill, Georgia. Some diary entries may have been written by Hugh L. Long,
of the same unit. The collection also contains papers relating to reunions of the 15th Ohio dating 1900-1904.
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ms2404 |
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Hargrett Library |
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J.J. Little journal
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Little, John Jacob, 1815-1886 |
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1860-1882 |
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Journal was kept by Reverend J.J. Little in Harris Georgia. Most entries pertain to his crops, the weather, and church congregation.
He also documents Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, as well as the secession of southern states from the union, the breakout
and events of the Civil War, and his son's army career.
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ms4076 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Annie R. Disosway family papers
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Disosway family |
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1822-1940 |
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The collection consists of papers of Annie Disosway, her relatives and descendants. Correspondence is addressed to Annie in
New York City; and Kingsland Coffyn in Maine, New Hamphsire, and New York City. A letter to Annie Disosway from "R." in Olney,
Maryland, describes in detail the Confederate troops coming to the family home. Diaries kept by Annie Disosway describe her
move to New York, attendance at female seminary, and her family; contain her thoughts on the American Civil War; and describe
her brother's enlistment in the First New York Mounted Rifles, his serious illness, and her travels to the camp of the Lincoln
Cavalry (Camp Meigs) to care for him. A third diary kept by Annie contains reminiscences of past Christmas seasons. A fourth
diary kept by Louise Disosway describes various family matters. Further writings include a school composition book of Winnona
Adams, a handwritten newsletter edited by Louise Adams, and lessons and lecture notes written by Annie Disosway Adams regarding
mental healing, the Iliad, French history, and her husband's death. The collection also includes wills of Achsah Wilkins,
Cornelius Ryerss Disosway, and Israel Disosway; and the Commission of Cornelius R. Disosway, Chaplain of 10th Regiment.
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ms3184 |
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Hargrett Library |
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W.P.A. Georgia Writers Project life stories
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Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
1939-1940 |
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The collection consists of over 150 oral history interviews. In 1939 and 1940 the W.P.A. workers went to the homes and businesses
of men and women, both black and white, and asked them to tell about their lives and business experiences. The stories were
written down in the words and dialect used. The stories were later edited, which included changing the real names of the persons
mentioned and changing some of the titles. The majority of the persons interviewed lived in the Athens area. Some of those
interviewed remembered the days of slavery and the Civil War. Others discussed their jobs, such as farmer, washwoman, principal,
and insurance agent. All of the transcripts are photocopies.
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ms2872 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Sophronia Mann Lofton papers
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Lofton, Sophronia Mann, 1849-1930 |
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1886-1930 |
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The collection consists of Sophronia Mann Lofton's writings, which include essays, articles, stories, and poetry. Also included
are four letters (photocopies) and an article written by her mother-in-law, Ann E. Lofton. The letters are addressed to Ann
Lofton's nieces and nephews.
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ms3166 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Evans-Stephens papers
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Unknown |
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1827-1971 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Clement Anselm Evans, diaries and letters to his wife Allie (Mary Allen Walton),
which record his role in the Civil War, and typescripts of the book "Intrepid Warrior," which is the published version of
these papers. Intrepid Warrior was compiled and edited by Robert Grier Stephens, Jr., grandson of Clement A. Evans. Also in
this collection is an 1865 letter from Abraham Lincoln and 2 cartes-de-visite, all pertaining to Alexander H. Stephens, who
was also an ancestor of Robert Stephens.
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ms2946 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lucy O. Woodall Nicholson papers
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Nicholson, Lucy O. Woodall |
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Dates: |
1862-1968 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, ledgers, photographs, recipes, legal documents, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings,
etc, related to Lucy Nicholson. Part of the correspondence is from the Sibley family. Other documents relate to the Sibley
family, Madison G. Nicholson, and the Ladies Garden Club of Athens. An unidentified account of the Civil War is also included.
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ms1892 |
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Hargrett Library |
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