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Eliza Jane Arnett diary
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Arnett, Eliza Jane, 1843-1915 |
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1864 |
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The collection consists of a diary of Eliza Jane Arnett from January 12 - June 30, 1864. Diary entries discuss family and
home life, visits and visitors, and social life in and around Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia. The collection also contains
a transcript of the diary and some genealogical notes.
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ms2831 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Madame Rosalie de Trobriand Gouvain diary
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Gouvain, Rosalie de Trobriand, 1777- |
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1835-1841 |
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The collection consists of a dis-bound diary kept by Madame Rosalie de Trobriand Gouvain from 1835-1841. Gouvain writes about
social life in and around Clarke County, Georgia, the management of her plantation, and her continued financial problems.
The collection also includes photocopies of photographs of family members (Regis De Trobriand and Fanny Santiago), correspondence,
indentures, and newspaper clippings.
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ms2918 |
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Francina Elizabeth Cox Greer King diary
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King, Francina Elizabeth Cox Greer, 1810-1886 |
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1866-1868 |
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The collection consists of a diary (and typescript copy) of Francina Elizabeth Cox Greer from July 24, 1866-October 24, 1868.
She discusses living as a single woman, social life, and economic hardships.
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ms1167 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Emma LeConte Furman journals
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LeConte, Emma |
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1900 |
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The collection consists of two journals kept by Emma LeConte Furman while traveling with her father, Joseph LeConte, in the
California High Sierras from June 7, 1900 - September 22, 1900. The journals contain detailed descriptions of geography, plants
and animals seen on the expedition, as well as a day-by-day account of the journey.
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ms2215 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Anna Maria Green Cook family papers
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Cook, Anna Maria Green, 1844-1936 |
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1845-1934 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Anna Maria Green Cook and the Green and Cook families from 1845-1934. The papers
include bills and receipts of Samuel Austin Cook, a diary of Anna Maria, but mostly correspondence. The diary (1861-1867)
entries discuss social life in Georgia during and after the Civil War, politics, the progress of the war, and Union troops
in and around Milledgeville (Ga.).
The correspondence consists of letters between Anna Maria and Samuel Austin Cook both before and after their marriage; letters
to Anna Maria from her father Thomas F. Green, her children Callie Cook and Ansel Cook, and from her nephew Gerald Cook.
The correspondence discusses news of family or friends and social activities.
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ms57 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Nell Upshaw Gannon diaries
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Gannon, Nell Upshaw |
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Dates: |
1933-1973 |
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The collection consists of diaries of Nell Upshaw Gannon from 1933-1973. The entries mainly discuss Gannon's daily activities
with much emphasis on social events in Athens (Ga.) including visits and visitors and her involvement in various women's clubs.
Also includes descriptions of vacations and trips, particularly the World's Fair in Chicago and a trip to Cuba.
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Identifier: |
ms883 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Kell family papers
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Kell, Carolyn |
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Dates: |
1857-1945 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Kell family from 1857-1914, 1945. The papers contain the manuscript of John McIntosh
Kell's book RECOLLECTIONS OF A NAVAL LIFE; an untitled manuscript by Kell's daughter Evelyn Kell d'Antignac regarding the
friendship of slaves for their masters; correspondence from Kell and his wife, Blanche to their daughter Carolyn Kell at Fauquier
Institute in Virginia and between other family members and friends; a diary (1907-1908) of Blanche Kell; photographs of family
and shipmates of Kell; and a biographical sketch of Kell.
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ms2917 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lucy M. Stanton papers
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Stanton, Lucy M., 1875-1931 |
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Dates: |
1889-1931 |
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The collection consists of papers of Lucy May Stanton from 1889-1931. Includes correspondence, notebooks, account books, journals,
sketchbooks, printed materials, photographs, clippings, and research materials. The journals, notebooks, and sketchbooks describe
Stanton's methods and processes followed in her painting. The photographs consist of pictures of Stanton, family photographs
and black and white reproductions of Stanton's works. The correspondence pertains to commissions for Stanton's work as well
as personal correspondence from John Burroughs, Laura Coombes Hills, George and Mabel Sarton, May Sarton, and Stanton's sister,
Willie Marion Forbes.
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ms392 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lamartine Griffin Hardman Papers, Series VII: Family
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Hardman, Lamartine Griffin, 1856-1937 |
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Dates: |
1900-1953 |
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Mrs. Hardman (Emma Wiley Griffin) maintained the majority of family-related papers in this series. Included are early photographs
of Governor Hardman, genealogical information, courtship letters, and marriage congratulations. This series also contains
various family letters from 1908 to 1953, letters and cards of sympathy on the death of Hardman in 1937, Mrs. Hardman's household
financial papers, material documenting her world tour in 1953, and cards received during her illness in 1953. Her obituaries
from several newspapers were added to the file. Additional family correspondence for the years 1927 to 1933 can be found in
Series V. Governor, B. Office Correspondence.
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RBRL137LGH_VII |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Cyrena Bailey Stone diary
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Stone, Cyrena Bailey, 1830-1868 |
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Dates: |
1864 |
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The collection consists of a diary belonging to Cyrena Bailey Stone, written from January-July 1864, includes descriptive
accounts of life in the South during the Civil War, slaves reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation and the probable fall
of the Confederacy, prices for food and clothing, visits to prisons and hospitals, preparations of fortifications, shellings
and cannonadings, falsified reports in Southern newspapers, diatribes towards leaders of the Confederacy especially Howell
Cobb and Jefferson Davis, the fall of towns such as Tunnel Hill, Dalton, and Resaca (Ga.), and the evacuation of Atlanta.
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ms1000 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Nathaniel Wyche and Sarah R. Hunter papers
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Hunter, Nathaniel Wyche, 1811-1849 |
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Dates: |
1820-1869 |
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The collection consists of papers of Nathaniel Wyche and Sarah R. Golding Hunter from 1820-1869. The earliest correspondence
(1840-1843) is to Sarah R. Golding from family and friends, mainly discussing Athens social life and their experiences at
school. The majority of the collection is comprised of correspondence (1843-1846) between Hunter and his fiancee and later
wife Sarah R. Golding while he served in the 2nd Cavalry (Dragoons) of the U.S. Army, particularly during the Mexican War.
His early letters discuss mostly their budding romance, but later letters describe camp conditions, travel to Mexico, the
Mexican countryside, and engagements of his unit. Includes letters from the Augusta Arsenal (Ga.), Fort Columbus (N.Y.), Fort
Jessup, Corpus Christi (Tex.), and Camargo (Mexico) with details on the Battle of Palo Alto and Reseca de la Palma (May 1846).
The collection contains some official military correspondence such as orders, memos and correspondence documenting the actions
of John E. Wool, Zachary Taylor, Irvin McDowell, William Joseph Hardee, and John S. Wood.
The papers also include diaries kept by Hunter from October 1-15, 1846 discussing his trip to Mexico and another from February
21 - March 12, 1848 describing his command of American troops near Monterrey (Mexico); and a diary kept by Sarah G. Hunter
from 1848-1849 mainly describing Athens (Ga.) social life and the death of her husband.
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ms331 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Sam P. Jones papers
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Jones, Sam P. (Sam Porter), 1847-1906 |
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Dates: |
1863-1950 |
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The papers of Sam P. Jones includes correspondence mostly from 1863 to 1907; writings, sermons, lectures; and diaries, journals,
and notebooks. The correspondence contains mainly letters requesting Reverend Jones to speak and remarks of individuals who
had attended a sermon or lecture. The writings, sermons and lectures relate to his work in promoting prohibition. The diaries
and journals (1892-1923) were kept mainly by his wife, Laura McElwain Jones, and document her social and daily activities
in Cartersville, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lamartine Griffin Hardman Papers, Series III: Political
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Hardman, Lamartine Griffin, 1856-1937 |
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Dates: |
1894, 1914-1928 |
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Lamartine Griffin Hardman Papers, Series III: Political files are divided into two subseries. The General files include correspondence,
speeches, financial records, and newspaper clippings relating to Governor Hardman's gubernatorial campaigns. There are also
fragmentary accounts of the 1894 campaign for State Senator. The most prolific records are from the 1926 and 1928 gubernatorial
campaigns. The County files were kept in the campaign years 1926 and 1928 and are arranged alphabetically then chronologically
by county. The majority of correspondence consists of mass-mailings to the electorate. There is also some correspondence between
the candidate and his supporters.
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Identifier: |
RBRL137LGH_III |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Edward Harden family papers
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Harden, Edward, 1784-1849 |
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Dates: |
1779-1928 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Edward Harden and other Harden and Jackson family members of Savannah and Athens,
Georgia from 1779-1928, including letters, receipts, autographs, commissions, deeds, diaries, scrapbooks.
Materials relating to Edward Harden, a planter and politician from Savannah and Athens, include indentures, receipts, account
books (1836-1842) for his law practice, and common place books (1805, 1830-1837) containing accounts for his plantations,
legal notes, and journal entries.
Also included are the diaries of Mary Ann Elizabeth Randolph, Mary Elizabeth Greenhill Harden, and Edward Harden Jr.'s children.
The diaries (1864-1928) of Harden's great-niece, Eveline Harden Jackson, describe her school days, social activities, the
Civil War, and news of family and friends.
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ms45 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John McIntosh Kell family papers
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Kell family |
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Dates: |
1784-1927 |
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The collection consists of papers of the John McIntosh Kell family and the DeVotie and d'Antignac family. Included is correspondence,
post cards, diaries, farm account books, and photographs. Items of interest include a 1784 will of John Kell of Liberty County;
a Franklin County jury list of 1836, and Confederate roll of Company K, 10th Georgia Regiment, Kershaw's Division.
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ms2323 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Jean Réti-Forbes papers
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Forbes, W. Stanton |
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Dates: |
approximately 1905-1972 |
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The collection consists of papers of Jean Réti-Forbes from 1957-1972 and includes correspondence, subject files, lecture notes,
photographs, writings and printed material, musical compositions, and audio recordings.
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ms912 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Nellie Peters Black papers
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Black, Nellie Peters, 1851-1919 |
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1875-1920 |
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The collection consists of papers of Nellie Peters Black from 1875-1920. The collection primarily contains materials relating
to Black's involvement in various organizations and in her stock farm. Includes records (1905-1928) relating to Black's position
as secretary of the Women's Auxiliary of the Atlanta Archdeaconry of the Episcopal Church; programs (1906-1907, 1909-1911)
of the Every Saturday Club (Atlanta, Ga.), a literary society; a scrapbook (1898-1911) containing correspondence, accounts,
and newspaper clippings relating to her involvement in the Atlanta Free Kindergarten Association; and a scrapbook (1914-1915)
documenting her role in establishing agricultural rallies through the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. Other materials
relating to Black include diaries of a trip to Mexico (1875) and two European tours (1904, 1906); speeches, newspaper clippings,
and an extensive collection of photographs of the Peters and Black families.
The papers include the manuscript and galley proofs of the reminiscences of her father, Richard Peters; some correspondence
of her husband George R. Black; and account books (1897-1916) of the Richard Peters Stock Farm (Calhoun, Gordon County, Ga.).
Also includes papers of her daughter Nita Black Rucker (1900-1940) mainly family correspondence and Rucker's writings about
Cora Harris and Nellie Black Peters.
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ms235 |
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De Renne family papers
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De Renne family |
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Dates: |
1770-1986 |
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The collection consists of papers of the De Renne family of Savannah, Georgia from 1770-1986. The papers include account books;
correspondence, both business and personal; blueprints and maps of Wormsloe Plantation (Savannah, Ga.); a diary (1876) of
Letitia De Renne documenting her daily activities; genealogical charts and materials relating to the Jones and allied families;
scrapbooks; photographs; printed material; legal documents; receipts; collected historical documents and transcripts relating
to Georgia history; wood blocks; and ephemera. The materials document the activities of the De Renne family and include information
on the management and administration of Wormsloe Plantation; business ventures of the De Rennes; books and book collecting;
and wine purchases including inventories. Correspondents include George Wymberley Jones De Renne, Wymberley Jones De Renne,
Wymberley Wormsloe De Renne, Kentwyn De Renne, Augusta De Renne, Elfrida De Renne Barrow, and Charlton M. Theus.
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ms2819 |
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Joseph Henry Lumpkin family papers
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Lumpkin, Joseph Henry, 1799-1867 |
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Dates: |
1780-1903 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Joseph Henry Lumpkin and the Lumpkin family of Athens, Georgia from 1780-1903. Includes
correspondence, bills, a diary, indentures, lands grants, legal documents, and maps. The bulk of the correspondence is to
Joseph Henry Lumpkin (1820-1856) discussing politics, the 1840 presidential election, the Wilmont Proviso (dealing with slavery),
legal cases, law practice, and Lumpkin's appointments. Major correspondents include John MacPherson Berrien, Howell Cobb,
Ebenezer Staines, and Hiram Warner. The diary was written by Mary B. Thomas, a school girl in Forsyth, Georgia, who later
married Edwin King Lumpkin. Written from June - August 1873, Thomas describes her friends, school, social and family life.
The collection also contains bills, receipts, and correspondence relating to Colonel Thomas Carr, an ancestor of Lumpkin.
The correspondence (1773-1837) describes the Louisiana territory, Saint Louis (Mo.), the War of 1812, politics, and family
news.
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ms192 |
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David Crenshaw Barrow Sr. family papers
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Barrow family |
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1817-1915 |
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The collection consists of papers of the David Crenshaw Barrow Sr. family of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia from 1817-1915.
The papers include mainly correspondence, financial records, and diaries. The earliest records consist mostly of receipts
and accounts of David Crenshaw Barrow, Sr. and Middleton Pope. The bulk of the correspondence (1850-1883) is between Barrow
and his children David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr.; Ella Patience Barrow (Spalding); James Barrow; Lucy M. Barrow (Cobb); Middleton
Pope Barrow; and Thomas A. Barrow. Some of James Barrow's correspondence was written while a cadet at West Point and then
later during the Civil War serving first in Cobb's Legion in Virginia and later in the 64th Georgia Infantry Regiment in Florida.
There is also an interesting set of correspondence (ca. 1850-1868) to Barrow from overseers (enslavers) at his plantations
in Oglethorpe and Decatur Counties, Georgia; letters relating to his investment in a Florida salt works during the Civil War;
and letters from John H. Lumpkin and William McKinley regarding the secession of Georgia.
The collection also includes diaries (1851-1852, 1856-1858, 1876, 1879) of David Crenshaw Barrow, Sr. mostly detailing farm
and family life and diaries (1868, 1875) of Clara E. Barrow discussing school and social activities.
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