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World War I American troops photograph
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Central News LTD (London) |
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circa 1917 |
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The collection consists of one black and white photograph of "London's great welcome to American troops." The note on the
reverse side of the photograph continues "The U. S. Troops passing the King, Queen, Queen Alexandra, Major General John Biddle
and Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught outside Buckingham Palace." The collection also includes an envelope addressed
to "Col. Charles A. Fowler, The Union League Club."
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ms1187 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Myrtle Wolfshohl letters to Lois Jean Duncan
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Wolfshohl, Myrtle |
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1944-1948 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Myrtle (Anne) Wolfshohl to Lois Jean Duncan from 1944-1948. Wolfshohl writes
from 3rd Women's Army Corps Training Center, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, regarding training and her feelings toward the Army.
She then writes from Ft. Myers, Virginia. Letters regard working as a code clerk for the War Department Signal Center in the
Pentagon, the Fair Employment Practice Committee, and her volunteer work at the National Council for a Permanent FEPC. Correspondence
from New York regards relationships, extracurricular activities, classes, graduate school and working on her Ph.D. Also included
is a photograph of Myrtle in her military uniform, and a Woman's Army Corps ID case.
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ms3080 |
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Hargrett Library |
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World War I hospital photographs
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1918 |
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The collection consists of photographs, undated, portraying images of mostly unidentified military hospitals during World
War I. One photograph with an identified hospital shows a group of officers and nurses in front of Officers Ward U.S. Army
General Hospital No. 1. Photographs depict various groups of doctors, nurses, and wounded soldiers; and dining halls, dining
staff, and a hospital baseball team. A few photographs are of nurses, probably at the nurses' rest home, and German soldiers
in the field.
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ms3386 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles H. Grogan letter to Lemuel S. Beardsley
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Grogan, Charles H. |
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Dates: |
1862 February 15 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Warsaw Island, Georgia, February 15, 1862, to Lemuel S. Beardsley, signed "Charles
H. Grogan," regarding Grogan's unit moving from Hilton Head, South Carolina to attack Savannah, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1692 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles J. Martin letters
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Martin, Charles Jones |
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Dates: |
1916-1919 |
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The collection consists primarily of letters from Charles Jones Martin, Jr. to his family back home while he was overseas
in World War I. Other items include photographs, official documents, postcards, and a certifcate from the University of Georgia
via the State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts.
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Identifier: |
ms2331 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John J. Roche narratives
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Roche, John J. |
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Dates: |
1991-1992 |
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The collection consists of five (reproductions of) typescripts by John J. Roche titled: Forty years after, The soldier and
the state: the Summa Arya encounters Hollywood, The place of Maastricht in European military history, To save and defend the
people: essays on the philosophy of European military history, and Kindred spirits: an introduction to the philosophy of European
military history for combat soldiers. The typescripts concern Roche's activities in World War II. The place of Maastricht
in European military history is a commentary regarding the state of the world almost fifty years after Roche's participation
in World War II.
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Identifier: |
ms2751 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Sidney Samuel Thomas letters
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Thomas, Sidney Samuel, 1923-2012 |
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Dates: |
1943-1946 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to Sidney Samuel Thomas from 1943 to 1946, while he lived in Athens, Georgia, and
worked as a military cryptographer in St. Petersburg, Miami, and West Palm Beach, Florida; Pawling, New York; and Greensboro,
North Carolina. Correspondents include P.F.C. John Lomax, Cpl. Marian Talmadge, Cpl. Pope Hill, Sgt. Carl Cox, Cpl. Cecil
Bentz, Cpl. M.K. Smith, Merritt Whelchel, and Cpl. James Swan. Correspondence concerns a plethora of topics, including duties,
respective lives in the Army, and daily routines; and there is discussion of religion and philosophy, as well as many references
to the popular culture of the era, i.e. books, actors and movies. Included with some of the letters are clippings from newspapers
and magazines.
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Identifier: |
ms3030 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William G. Bragdon family papers
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Bragdon, William G. |
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Dates: |
1862-1925 |
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This collection consists of papers from William G. Bragdon's family. Most of the letters are written from William J. Bragdon
to his brother from New Bern, North Carolina and later from Army camps in which he is stationed. Additionally, there is a
letter from "Mother" to Ed, a poem for a funeral, and various printed material.
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Identifier: |
ms3597 |
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Hargrett Library |
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General William Tecumseh Sherman to Brigadier General George Henry Thomas
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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 |
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Dates: |
1864 May 30 |
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A three-page letter from General William Tecumseh Sherman to Brig. General George Henry Thomas from the field north of Atlanta,
Georgia on May 30, 1864. Sherman describes the proposed positioning of Union troops led by Thomas and McPherson prior to the
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
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Identifier: |
ms1279 |
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Hargrett Library |
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George Fuller Walker papers
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Walker, George Fuller |
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Dates: |
1944-1945 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from George F. Walker to his mother in Lewisburg, Tennessee during his service with
military intelligence in the U.S. Army from 1944-1945. The collection also contains clippings, postcards, and photographs.
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Identifier: |
ms2640 |
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Hargrett Library |
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J.L. McCanless papers
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McCanless, J. L. (Jesse Luke) |
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Dates: |
1942-1945 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from McCanless during his military service with the U.S. Army in World War II, to
his father Leo McCanless, his stepmother Kathleen McCanless, and his Aunt Inez Doss, all of Canton, Georgia. From August 1942
- June 1944 McCanless wrote from various military training camps in the United States describing his training activities,
the areas, and news of family and friends. After June 1944, McCanless wrote from England, France, Belgium, and Germany. His
letters describe his trip overseas, the English countryside, the destruction in France, United Service Organization Shows,
prices for commodities, V-E day and peace, his opinion of the German people, his duties questioning Germans to determine their
role in the war, and his participation in the Normandy invasion and the destruction and casualties from the battle.
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Identifier: |
ms2904 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Bryant Sellers papers
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Sellers, Bryant |
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Dates: |
1953-1954 |
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The collection consists of letters written almost daily by Sellers to his wife, Mary (b. 1935) who was back home in Pomona
and Chino, California. Although mainly love letters, there is some information about the routine of Army camp life. Sellers
also tries to advise his young wife on matters such as finances, health and car maintenance. The letters end in May 1954,
as Mary plans to move to Georgia to be with her husband. There are also three letters written by servicemen that appear to
be unrelated to the Bryant Sellers papers.
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Identifier: |
ms3045 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Thomas Hart family papers
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Hart, Thomas H., 1921- |
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Dates: |
1936-1951 |
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This collection consists of letters, artifacts, ephemera, photographs, and other materials from Thomas Hart and his family,
most of which is from the World War II era. The correspondence is mainly between Thomas and his future wife Denise Rion both
during and after the war. Also included are materials from Thomas' Army service, and photographs of friends and family, or
scenery from their many trips.
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Identifier: |
ms3209 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Edwin R. Alberti papers
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Alberti, Edwin R., -1862? |
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Dates: |
1819-1863 |
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The collection consists of military papers, legal documents, and letters, pertaining to several aspects of the life and work
of Edwin R. Alberti, from 1819 to 1863. Military papers include a special order for a furlough, orders to appear for a Court
of Inquiry, an order signed by President John Quincy Adams' restoring Alberti to active duty after an inquiry into alleged
misconduct, and acceptance of Alberti's resignation from the 4th Artillery. There are numerous Chattel mortgages, bills of
sale, and deeds of gift for named enslaved women, men, and children, and legal papers regarding the distribution of people
enslaved to heirs of Henry R. Sadler. The collection also consists of papers relating to the sloop B.S. Newcomb.
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Identifier: |
ms3218 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Alton Hosch papers
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University of Georgia. School of Law |
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Dates: |
1859-1985 |
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The John Alton Hosch Papers consists of six series. These are Desegregation (1938-1976), Administrative Files/Correspondence
(1859-1985), Financial (1950-1982), Photographs (1920s-1978), Scholarships (1953-1981) and Placement (1976-1983).
This collection holds items from Hosch's time as professor and Dean of the School of Law from 1928 to 1964 and includes information
regarding African American Horace T. Ward's attempt to be accepted into the School in 1950. There are materials from the Institute
of Law and Government where Hosch also served as director from 1953 until 1957. In addition, there are numerous materials
created while Henry A. Shinn served as Acting Dean during Hosch's military service from 1941 to 1948. The other documents
in the collection date from after Hosch's retirement in 1964 and run through 1985. These were generated by various School
of Law departments and personnel.
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Identifier: |
UA97-090 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Jennie Smith papers
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Smith, Jennie, 1862-1946 |
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Dates: |
1863-1944 |
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The collection consists of the personal papers of Jennie Smith from 1863-1944. Includes correspondence (1883-1944), clippings,
sketches, printed pictures, engravings, drawings, designs for art contests, pages from Godey's Lady's Book and Frank Leslies
Magazine, photographs, notebooks, and a diary of Jennie Smith. Materials pertain to Smith's art career and life in Athens,
Georgia. The collection also contains the diary (1863) of John H. Mitchell, a Union soldier, probably from Michigan. Diary
mentions prison duty, sickness, and troop movements in Tennessee.
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Identifier: |
ms13 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Frank T. Moss World War II letters to his family
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Moss, Frank T. |
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Dates: |
1942-1945 |
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The collection contains letters from Frank T. Moss to his family during his military career in World War II. It covers his
training, about army life as a mechanic in the Pacific campaign.
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Identifier: |
ms2262 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Edward C. James papers
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1942-1965 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Edward James to his wife Elizabeth Harrell James in Fitzgerald, Georgia, before
and after they were married. The letters give details of the camps, towns where he was stationed, his bombardier training,
and the bombing missions. He gives descriptive details of the Okinawan people, houses, crops, and typhoons. The letters to
his wife are both romantic and sexually explicit. During World War II many of his letters discuss his future plans of owning
a farm.
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Identifier: |
ms3047 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Horace A. Bohannon oral history interview
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Bohannon, Horace A. |
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Dates: |
1989 June 16 |
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The collection consists of an oral history interview with Horace A. Bohannon by David Onkst. Topics discussed include Bohannon's
World War II experiences with the Tuskegee Airmen; African American veterans and the G.I. Bill; the Georgia Veteran's League
and the relationship between African Americans and whites; the Southern Regional Council (SRC) and its policy on segregation,
its veterans service project, and Dr. Henry Mitchell's involvement with the SRC; and the United States Employment Service.
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ms2854 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Kate Harben Jones papers
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Jones, Kate Harben |
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Dates: |
1922-1947 |
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The collection consists of papers of Kate Harben Jones from 1922-1947. Includes corrected typescripts of Jones' essays, short
stories, and reminiscences; photographs of the Jones family; correspondence; and v-mail. Most of the correspondence (1933-1945)
consists of letters to Jones from her son, Herbert F. Jones, during his military service in World War II. Herbert wrote from
Fort Riley (Kan.), Camp Gordon (Ga.), Fort Dix (N.J.), and Fort Pierce (Fla.) describing his military training, military service
clubs, and the local areas. After being shipped overseas (1944), Herbert wrote from England, Germany, and France describing
the area, the people and their reaction to American military troops, the Normandy invasion, reconnaissance patrols, wounds
he received, his medical treatment, and military activity after Germany's surrender. The correspondence also contains letters
to Kate Jones from other family members and literary acquaintances.
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Identifier: |
ms1335 |
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Hargrett Library |
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