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Joseph Haynes Waters letters to his parents
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Waters, Joseph Haynes, 1894-1965 |
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Dates: |
1918-1983 |
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The collection consists of three letters from Joseph Haynes Waters, Sr. to his parents while he was stationed in France during
and after World War I regarding accommodations and guarding German prisoners. The collection also includes a thumbnail sketch
of Joseph Haynes Waters, Sr. that was composed around 1983.
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ms2370 |
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Hargrett Library |
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George Cecil (Kid) Woodruff letters
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Woodruff, George, 1889-1968 |
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Dates: |
1918-1919 |
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The collection consists of personal correspondence from George Cecil "Kid" Woodruff, Sr. to his brother and sister-in-law
Harry and Frances Woodruff. The letters describe army life in France during World War I, including battles, football games
and athletic competitions among servicemen, and leisure activities around Paris after the conclusion of the war.
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Identifier: |
UA0006 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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United States Army Signal Corps World War I photographs
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United States. Army. Signal Corps |
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Dates: |
circa 1917-1918 |
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The collection consists of photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. The photographs, undated, contain
captions, and portray American soldiers, German prisoners-of-war; and observation balloons, in the Forest of Argonne, Saint-Mihiel,
and an American military hospital in Aix-les-Bains. Some people identified include U.S. Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker,
Major General B. B. Buck, of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, Major General Adelbert Cronkhite and Chief of Staff
Colonel William H. Waldron.
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Identifier: |
ms1817 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Fred E. Barrett papers
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Barrett, Fred E. |
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Dates: |
1918-1920 |
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The collection consists of photographs of and postcards from Fred E. Barrett, Per. Det. H. A. S., stationed in France during
World War I. Photographs include images of camp life and soldiers in uniform. Postcards are addressed to Miss Ruma Williamson
in Jefferson, Georgia.
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ms2241 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Justus Erwin Owens scrapbook
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Owens, Justus Erwin, 1893-1918 |
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Dates: |
1918 |
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This collection contains a scrapbook containing information on the World War I service of Justus Erwin Owens in 1918 with
newspaper clippings, photographs, and some correspondence. The correspondence is between Owens and his family while he was
training at Camp Gordon, while in France, and at the time of his death. Of particular interest is a letter in which Owens
describes the Battle of St. Mihiel.
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Identifier: |
ms2856 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Hoeven family pillow sham
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Hoeven, Charles Bernard, 1895-1980 |
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Dates: |
1919 |
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Collection consists of one framed Belgian lace pillow sham given by Charles B. Hoeven to his mother, Phillippena Wieland Hoeven,
upon his return from France in 1919 after World War I. The pillow sham features the year "1919" embroidered with the colors
of the flags of the countries that participated in WWI.
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Identifier: |
ms4215 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Donald G. Mitchell papers
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Mitchell, Donald G., Jr. |
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Dates: |
1916-1919 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and loose journal pages detailing Mitchell's decision to join the
medical corps, camp life in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and his voyage to Europe. Correspondence from Mitchell describes France,
Belgium, and Germany and their destruction, ambulance runs to the front, and the Armistice. Photographs portray war destruction
in Belgium.
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Identifier: |
ms2305 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
World War I photographs
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1918-1919 |
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The collection consists of photographs of the United States Army Signal Corps in Europe during World War I from 1918-1919.
The photographs include images of camp life, trenches, the destruction of towns and countryside in France and Germany, German
prisoners, American field hospitals and ambulance corps, battlefields, and troops.
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Identifier: |
ms2699 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Emma R. Heidelbach papers
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Heidelbach, Emma R. , 1872-1950 |
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Dates: |
1915-1919 |
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Consists of correspondence and a collection of other written and printed ephemera belonging to Mrs. Emma R. Heidelbach during
World War I. Notable items include a U.S. army song book from 1918, original typewritten poetry by U.S. soldiers, and four
French handbills showing French opposition to the war and Germany.
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Identifier: |
ms4109 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
World War Posters collection
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Creator: |
Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
1910-1950 |
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This collection contains World War I through World War II posters from the United States, Great Britain, France, Canada, Germany,
New Zealand, and the Philippines. The posters cover various issues such as supporting the war, buying war bonds, enlisting
in the army, preserving food and resources, and supporting the Red Cross.
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Identifier: |
ms3564 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Murray and Nancy Ann Blum collection
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Creator: |
Blum, Nancy Ann, 1933-2019 |
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Dates: |
1794-1990s |
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This collection primarily consists of French, British, and American propoganda posters from World War I by well-known artists
including Steinlen, Willette, Faivre, Ibels, Georges Scott, Ethel Franklin Betts, and others. Additionally, there are a small
number of prints, newspapers, sheet music, postcards, and artifacts related to the war and post-war period. The artifacts
include a number of trench art pieces made from artillery shells. There is a small collection of steroviews and a stereoviewer.
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Identifier: |
ms4085 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Claude Williams papers
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Williams, Claude, Jr., 1922-2018 |
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Dates: |
1917-2010 |
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This collection contains Claude Williams, Jr.'s papers related to his businesses in Athens, Georgia, his military training
and service during World War II, and his uncle Herbert Williams' military service during World War I. The business records
mainly pertain to Georgia Outdoor Advertising's purchase of other advertising companies as well as the board of directors'
meeting minutes. Material related to Herbert Williams' service as a volunteer ambulance driver in the American Field Service
during World War I include a photograph album, copies of the "American Field Service Bulletin", maps of France, and his medals.
Much of the papers pertaining to Claude Williams' serivice during World War II are training materials and his notes from the
United States Army Infantry School at Fort Benning near Columbus, Georiga. Also included are some Williams family photographs
and a book on the family's history focused on Claude and his wife Charlotte.
Note that box 1 folders 1-2 contain material written in French.
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Identifier: |
ms4246 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Eunice Williams Reed papers
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Reed, Eunice Williams, 1876- |
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Dates: |
1883-1951 |
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The collection consists of papers of Eunice Williams Reed from 1883-1951. The papers pertain primarily to Reid's work with
the Laura Rutherford Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) and with the Georgia Division of the UDC. Includes
correspondence, speeches relating to the UDC and the history of the Civil War, printed material, newspaper clippings, programs
and scrapbooks. The collection also contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and letters (1918-1919) from Albon W. Reed
while serving in France during World War I and two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings pertaining to World War II.
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Identifier: |
ms140 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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T. A. Barrow family papers
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Barrow family |
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Dates: |
1819-1989 |
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The collection consists of the papers, correspondence, diaries, photographs, maps, and writings of members of the extended
Barrow families as well as information and photographs of other ancestors during the 1819-1989 period. They were collected
and housed in the residence of the late Loyce Alice Barrow and Shelby Myrick Jr.
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Identifier: |
ms4349 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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