1902 |
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Augustus Longstreet Hull letterbook
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Hull, Augustus Longstreet, 1847-1909 |
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1880-1898 |
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The collection consists of a letterbook of Augustus Longstreet Hull, 1880-1898. The letterbook includes copies of correspondence
pertaining to purchases of property, stocks (mainly railroad), and inheritance of property; the University of Georgia (Athens,
Georgia) concerning hiring professors, and electing a new chancellor.
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ms126 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1903 |
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Scrapbooks concerning John Archibald Campbell
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Campbell, John Archibald, 1811-1889 |
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1865-1911 |
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The collection consists of two scrapbooks in relation to John Archibald Campbell. Scrapbooks contain newspaper articles concerning
Campbell's life and death (1887-1911), and typewritten copies of documents relating to the peace conference in Hampton Roads
(1865) and Campbell's opinions (1872).
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ms1260 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1904 |
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Alfred Waud rural estate composite photograph
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Edwards & Son (Photographers) |
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Dates: |
1880s |
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The collection consists of a large composite photograph (20 x 24 inches) containing twenty separate views of Alfred Waud's
rural estate near Atlanta, Georgia. Views are chiefly of the residence and outbuildings with one scene showing the north Georgia
mountains in the background, and another of an interior shot.
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ms1262 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1905 |
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Bulloch County, Georgia brief of title
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1793-1856 |
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The collection consists of one brief of title for 213,505 acres of "Yellow Pine Timberland in Bulloch County, Georgia, between
the Canouchee and Ogeechee rivers." The brief of title contains land transactions from 1793-1856 between Charles Ryan, John
Hall, Robert Morris, John Nicholson, Trustees of the North American Land Company, Heirs of John Barclay, James Dundas, Benjamin
Kugler, Samuel Slater, George Mackay, and Eben S. Stephenson. Also included is a detailed hand-drawn plot of the acreage,
transcripts of indentures, and accounts of each individual tract.
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ms1263 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1906 |
Title: |
Carter Tate Barron papers
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Taylor, Robert, 1911-1969 |
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Dates: |
1920-1950 |
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The collection consists of scrapbook material including clippings, letters, and photographs of personalities as diverse as
Jean Harlow, Harry Truman, Robert Taylor, Eleanor Powell, Spencer Tracy, Jimmy Stewart, and Chester Nimitz. Many photographs
are autographed and have personal messages to Carter Barron. These show considerable familiarity with Barron and his wife.
The scrapbook albums seem primarily focused from 1920 to 1950.
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Identifier: |
ms1264 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1907 |
Title: |
The History of Georgia (manuscript)
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Boney, F. N. |
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1975-1977 |
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The collection consists of typescripts and holograph notes of the editor and contributors, including first and second drafts
of the completed work, working notes, revisions, critical commentary, and much other relevant material. The collection shows
the genesis of the work and its evolution into a major piece of historical scholarship.
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Identifier: |
ms1265 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1908 |
Title: |
John Knox letter to James N. Knox
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Knox, John, 1792-1859 |
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1843 December 11 |
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A two-page autograph letter signed by John Knox, dated "Augusta, Ga. December 11th 1843," addressed to his brother James N.
Knox of the Chester District, South Carolina. The letter is a personal letter discussing family matters including the death
of their mother, John's lack of money, and James' difficulties with the family's land. Although John does not directly give
his reasons for being in Augusta, he was a student at the time, probably at the Medical College of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1266 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1909 |
Title: |
Anthony Porter letter to C. Durand
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Porter, Anthony |
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1841 January 3 |
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A letter dated "Savannah 3d January 1841" addressed to C. Durand, a merchant of New York and New Orleans. Generally social
in tone and thanking Durand for his kindnesses during a stay in Baltimore, Porter also discourses on the scene in Savannah
and particularly the difficulties with the cotton crop: "The cotton crop (Sea Island and upland in Georgia) will not exceed
more than a half crop." The letter is two pages long entirely in Porter's bold hand.
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Identifier: |
ms1267 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1910 |
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O. J. Chafee letters to H. F. Underwood
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Chafee, Otis J. |
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Dates: |
1848, 1849 |
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Two letters written by O. J. Chafee, of Chafee and St. Amand, a Charleston businessman. Dated April 18, 1848 and January 27,
1849, both are addressed to H. F. Underwood of Fayetteville, Georgia, acknowledging receipt of payments which Underwood has
made to the firm.
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Identifier: |
ms1268 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1911 |
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Timothy Edwards account letter
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Edwards, Timothy |
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Dates: |
1827 October |
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A letter addressed to Messrs Davis and Matthews of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and dated October 1827. Timothy Edwards,
merchant of Augusta, Georgia, lists the accounts of the North Carolina firm showing their balance due. The account is a full
sheet with the address overleaf bearing an Augusta postmark.
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Identifier: |
ms1269 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1912 |
Title: |
Harden and Johnson account book
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Harden and Johnson (Watkinsville, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1830 |
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The collection consists of an account book for Harden and Johnson, 1830. Entries list date, customer's name, items purchased
(food staples, tobacco, liquor, cloth, household items, and clothing), and price.
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Identifier: |
ms127 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1913 |
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Cairo, Tennessee mercantile business letters
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David Warfield and James Pogue (Firm) |
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Dates: |
1821 |
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The collection consists of two letters addressed to mercantile establishments in Cairo, Tennessee. The first from Harvey and
Cage, merchants of New Orleans, to Messrs. Williston Hall and Company is dated 7 May 1821, and discusses river shipping and
Tennessee's need for groceries and staple goods. The second letter, written 4 November 1821 from Baltimore, to Messrs. Stokely
Venison and Company is from the firm of David Warfield and James Pogue. It discusses outstanding accounts and payment of the
amount.
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Identifier: |
ms1272 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1914 |
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Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter
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Landon, Peyton |
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Dates: |
1854 January 27 |
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A letter from Peyton Landon to C. L. Carroll, esq. addressing concerns about dividend on stock of Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Company.
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Identifier: |
ms1273 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1915 |
Title: |
Camilla Cash letter to Isaac Jarratt
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Cash, Camilla |
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Dates: |
1847 February 9 |
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A letter from Camilla Cash to her father, Isaac Jarratt of Huntsville, Surry County, North Carolina, dated 9 February 1847.
The letter describes the plight of a very homesick young lady at St. Mary's girls school in Raleigh.
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Identifier: |
ms1274 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1916 |
Title: |
Joseph Thayer letter to Norman Williams
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Thayer, Joseph |
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1826 December 24 |
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A letter dated 24 December 1826 to Norman Williams of Woodstock, Vermont, Joseph Thayer of Boston writes for Williams' assistance
in matters of account with Joslyn Company also of Woodstock with whom Thayer has entered a contractual relationship. The one-and-one-fourth
page letter includes copies of the original bill and other pertinent data.
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Identifier: |
ms1275 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1917 |
Title: |
Barclay Harding response to invitation from Queen Victoria
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Harding, Barclay |
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Dates: |
1847 |
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A handwritten note on elaborate notepaper dated "Philada. May 5th, 1847." The note reads in part : "Mr. Barclay Harding presents
his compliments to Her most gracious Majesty the Queen but is unable to accept her invitation."
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Identifier: |
ms1276 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1918 |
Title: |
Livy Carlton scrapbook
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Carlton, Livy |
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Dates: |
1894-1897 |
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A scrapbook signed on verso of front cover "Livy Carlton 'Cloverhurst'. Lucy Cobb Institute. 1894. Athens, Ga." This scrapbook
essentially consists of cutouts of advertisements of the period with autograph verses of scripture relating to the pictures.
There are also inserted several newspaper clippings and colorful advertising cards. Twelve leaves are filled with pasted-on
items while other materials are inserted interlinearly on the blanks.
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Identifier: |
ms1277 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1919 |
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Alexander Stephens Clay letter to Lawrence F. Bower
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Clay, Alexander Stephens, 1853-1910 |
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Dates: |
1896 December 22 |
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A letter from Alexander Stephens Clay, Marietta (Ga.) to Lawrence F. Bower of New York City on December 22, 1896. Contains
a biographical sketch written by Clay at Bower's request, particularly emphasizing Clay's political accomplishments.
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Identifier: |
ms1278 |
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Hargrett Library |
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1920 |
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Paul Lamar Fleming scrapbook
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Fleming, Paul Lamar, 1873- |
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Dates: |
1891-1911 |
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The collection consists of one scrapbook containing ephemera collected by Paul Lamar Fleming while attending the University
of Georgia. The scrapbook contains University of Georgia receipts; newspaper clippings (Athens Banner, Red and Black, The
University Bumble-Bee); monthly and final reports of grades; commencement and debate programs; and debate speeches.
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Identifier: |
ms128 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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