| 2001 |
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Samuel Meeker letter to General James Winchester
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Meeker, Samuel, 1763-1832 |
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1804 December 27 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Samuel Meeker writing to General James Winchester of Cragfont, Tennessee.
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ms1271 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2002 |
Title: |
Cairo, Tennessee mercantile business letters
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Creator: |
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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ms1272 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2003 |
Title: |
Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Co. letter
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Creator: |
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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ms1273 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2004 |
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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ms1274 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2005 |
Title: |
Joseph Thayer letter to Norman Williams
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Creator: |
Thayer, Joseph |
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Dates: |
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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ms1275 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2006 |
Title: |
Barclay Harding response to invitation from Queen Victoria
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Creator: |
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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ms1276 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2007 |
Title: |
Livy Carlton scrapbook
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Creator: |
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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ms1277 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2008 |
Title: |
Alexander Stephens Clay letter to Lawrence F. Bower
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Creator: |
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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ms1278 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2009 |
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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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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ms1279 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2010 |
Title: |
Paul Lamar Fleming scrapbook
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Creator: |
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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| 2011 |
Title: |
Census for the Western District of Georgia
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Creator: |
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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ms1280 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2012 |
Title: |
Census for Captain Clayton's District in Georgia
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Creator: |
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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| 2013 |
Title: |
Washington Guard (Washington, Ga.) muster roll
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Creator: |
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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ms1282 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2014 |
Title: |
Lillian Eugenia Smith papers
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Creator: |
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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| 2015 |
Title: |
Lillian Eugenia Smith papers
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Creator: |
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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ms1283a |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2016 |
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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ms1283b |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2017 |
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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| 2018 |
Title: |
Robert E. Williams photographs
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Creator: |
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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| 2019 |
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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ms1285 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2020 |
Title: |
Medieval manuscripts
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Creator: |
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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ms1286 |
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Hargrett Library |
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