| 1981 |
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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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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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ms1278 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1982 |
Title: |
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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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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| 1983 |
Title: |
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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ms128 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1984 |
Title: |
Census for the Western District of Georgia
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Georgia. Militia |
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Dates: |
circa 1802 |
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The collection consists of a census of the Western District, commanded by Captain Fane, territory ceded by the United States
to the State of Georgia, ca. 1802. Research indicates this area may have been in the area that became the first Walton County,
Georgia (now Transylvania County, North Carolina). Signed by Reubin Allen, the census lists the names of heads of families,
number of "whites," number of "negroes," and total population.
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Identifier: |
ms1280 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1985 |
Title: |
Census for Captain Clayton's District in Georgia
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Georgia. Militia |
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Dates: |
circa 1802 |
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The collection consistts of a census of Captain Clayton's District (or Eastern District), territory ceded by the United States
to the State of Georgia, ca. 1802. Research indicates this area may have been in the area that became the first Walton County,
Georgia (now Transylvania County, North Carolina). Signed by Richard Williamson, the census lists the names of heads of families,
number of whites, number of blacks, and total population.
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Identifier: |
ms1281 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1986 |
Title: |
Washington Guard (Washington, Ga.) muster roll
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Washington Guard (Washington, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1832 November 24 |
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The collection consists of a muster roll and inspection return of the Washington Guard as it appeared on parade in Washington,
Wilkes County, Georgia on November 24, 1832. The muster roll lists the name and rank of each of the 38 members of the unit
and specifies their status, absent or present, during the parade. It also contains an inventory of the uniform and equipment
each member used during the parade.
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Identifier: |
ms1282 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1987 |
Title: |
Lillian Eugenia Smith papers
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Snelling, Paula |
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Dates: |
circa 1920-1980 |
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The collection consists of papers of Lillian Smith from ca. 1920-1980. The papers contain personal correspondence, manuscripts
of her works, writings by and about her, files on various organizations she was interested in or involved with (many dealing
with human rights), audiotapes containing interviews with and readings by Smith, speeches, financial records, photographs,
and printed material. Part of the collection contains records relating to her involvement with the Laurel Falls Camp for Girls
including correspondence, applications for admission, printed material, and scrapbooks. The collection also has papers (mainly
correspondence) of her friend, Paula Snelling; her sister, Esther Smith; and the Barnett family. Also included is a film reel
entitled "Miss Smith of Georgia."
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ms1283 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1988 |
Title: |
Lillian Eugenia Smith papers
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Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 |
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Dates: |
circa 1910-2001 |
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The collection consists of papers of Lillian Smith from circa 1920-1980. The papers contain personal correspondence, manuscripts
of her works, writings by and about her, files on various organizations she was interested in or involved with (many dealing
with human rights), audiotapes containing interviews with and readings by Smith, speeches, financial records, photographs,
and printed material. Part of the collection contains records relating to her involvement with the Laurel Falls Camp for Girls
including correspondence, applications for admission, printed material, and scrapbooks. The collection also has correspondence,
photographs, and papers of her partner, Paula Snelling; her sister, Esther Smith; and the Barnett family.
The audiovisual materials related to this collection are housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archives.
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Identifier: |
ms1283a |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1989 |
Title: |
Laurel Falls Camp papers (photocopies)
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Creator: |
Laurel Falls Camp for Girls (Ga.) |
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Dates: |
after 1937 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of papers concerning Laurel Falls Camp in Clayton, Georgia. Included are photocopies
of letters to camp counselors, a letter to Mary Marbut, material describing the camp, and a play entitled I Am America.
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Identifier: |
ms1283b |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1990 |
Title: |
Laurel Falls Camp papers
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Creator: |
Laurel Falls Camp for Girls (Ga.) |
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Dates: |
circa 1930-1937 |
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The collection consists of printed material concerning Laurel Falls Camp, including issues of The Laurel Leaf, the camp newsletter.
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Identifier: |
ms1283c |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1991 |
Title: |
Robert E. Williams photographs
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Williams, Robert E., -1937 |
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Dates: |
1872-1898 |
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The collection consists of 81 prints of African Americans in the Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia area. The photographs depict
dwellings and domestic chores, rituals of baptism, harvesting and transporting cotton, vehicles and transportation, and children
and family life. This collection has been digitized and is available through the Digital Library of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1284 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 1992 |
Title: |
John Murrell family tree
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Creator: |
Robinson, Allena |
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Dates: |
circa 1975 |
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The collection consists of the family tree of John Murrell (born in Bladen County, N.C. in 1784) and Margaret Sasser, created
by Allena Robinson and Ruby Aldridge. A synopsis sheet dating back four generations, spanning from 1653-1975, is also included
in the collection.
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Identifier: |
ms1285 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 1993 |
Title: |
Medieval manuscripts
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1300-1507 |
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The collection consists of various loose pages of manuscripts dating from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, some rubricated
with ornate initials and borders. Eight items are on vellum, three contain musical notation, are in Latin and appear to be
religious in nature. One document is a leaf from the 1479 Biblia Latina by Nicholas Jenson of Venice. Also included is a full-page
metalcut of the Virgin Mary from a French book of hours and Seven illuminated initials by Giovanni da Cramariis.
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Identifier: |
ms1286 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1994 |
Title: |
Mary Nelson Ream collection of letters from Margaret Mitchell's family
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Mitchell family |
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Dates: |
1949-1952 |
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The collection consists of two personal letters to Mary Nelson Ream from Margaret Mitchell; and letters to Ream from Stephanie
Mitchell and John Marsh regarding the death of Margaret Mitchell, and thanking Mary for what she has done for the family.
Also included are newspaper articles regarding the funeral and death of Margaret Mitchell.
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Identifier: |
ms1287 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 1995 |
Title: |
Historic Records Survey. Georgia. County Records
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Tate, Susan Frances Barrow, 1908- |
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Dates: |
1790-1941 |
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The collection consists of 368 booklets dealing with newspaper clippings, court minutes, and minutes of various county departments.
Some are typescripts, carbon copies of the typescripts, and handwritten copies of the original county records. These were
compiled by the Historical Records Survey from 1938-1941, and were deposited in the Atlanta office. When the WPA office closed,
the records were dispersed to various institutions in Georgia. A calendar compiled in 1971 by Susan Tate accompanies the collection.
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Identifier: |
ms1288 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 1996 |
Title: |
Henry J. Osborne scrapbook
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Osborne, Henry J. |
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Dates: |
1856-1936 |
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The collection consists of one scrapbook containing newspaper clippings kept by Henry J. Osborne. Clippings concern various
happenings in Augusta, Georgia; the siege and fall of Vicksburg; poems; and obituaries.
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Identifier: |
ms129 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 1997 |
Title: |
John Harkrider and Associates costume designs
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John Harkrider and Associates |
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Dates: |
circa 1920-1932 |
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The collection consists of a large bound volume titled The works of John Harkrider and Associates. The volume, undated, contains
fifty-three mounted costume designs labelled to identify production and for whom the costume is designed. The costumes, designed
for Ziegfeld Productions, include: Smiles; Ziegfeld follies; Showboat; Hotcha; Music in the air; Bittersweet; Showgirl; The
great Ziegfeld; and East is West.
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Identifier: |
ms1290 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 1998 |
Title: |
Kurt Richter designs
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Richter, Kurt |
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Dates: |
circa 1900-1920 |
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The collection consists of pencil sketches, charcoal drawings, watercolors, and crayon designs of Kurt Richter from ca. 1900-1920.
Mainly containing set designs from German theater and opera productions, the collection also includes industrial designs,
landscapes, and illustrations.
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Identifier: |
ms1291 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 1999 |
Title: |
Friendly Fire Association records
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Friendly Fire Association (Savannah, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1809-1810 |
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The collection consists of records of the Friendly Fire Association of Savannah, Georiga, 1809-1810. Records include a list
of subscribers who formed the association; the governing rules; minutes for March 28-29, 1809, and April 14, 1810; and financial
accounts concerning member dues (1809).
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Identifier: |
ms1292 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2000 |
Title: |
Mrs. Arthur I. Harris Clematis scrapbook
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Harris, Arthur, Mrs. |
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Dates: |
after 1930 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a scrapbook kept by Mrs. Arthur I. Harris. The scrapbook contains correspondence, pamphlets, and
magazine clippings concerning Clematis and its cultivation.
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ms1293 |
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Hargrett Library |
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