| 2101 |
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Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States of America
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Confederate States of America. Constitutional Convention (1861) |
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Dates: |
1861, 1883-1951 |
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The collection consists of the original signed manuscript of the permanent constitution of the Confederate States of America,
adopted on March 11, 1861. The document consists of five vellum sheets pasted together and rolled, signed by Howell Cobb,
President of the Congress and delegates from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
The collections also includes correspondence related to the ownership of the constitution and three photographs.
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ms1512 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2102 |
Title: |
An abstract of the acts of the Georgia Legislature from 1820
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Creator: |
Foster, Arthur, 1794-1851 |
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Dates: |
1820-1837, 1979 |
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The collection consists of two items: bound volume of An abstract of the Acts of the Georgia Legislature from 1820, spanning
1820-1837; letter (photocopy) dated June 11, 1979, "Dear Ed," signed "Bill," regarding Bill's beliefs of the ownership and
authorship of the book.
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ms1513 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2103 |
Title: |
Abstract of Mrs. Eliza J. Wooten will
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Smith, Mrs. E. L. |
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Dates: |
1933 August 1 |
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The collection consists of an abstract of the will of Mrs. Eliza J. Wooten. The will was proved in 1893, and the abstract
was made by Mrs. E. L. Smith of Washington, Georgia, and typed by G. E. Wood, Atlanta, Georgia, August 1, 1933.
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Identifier: |
ms1515 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2104 |
Title: |
T. Harley letter to P. H. Mell
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Harley, Timothy |
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Dates: |
1887 April 27 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated London, April 27, 1887, "My dear Dr. Mell," signed "T. Harley," regarding the
twenty-five copies of Southward ho! notes of a tour to and through the state of Georgia in the winter of 1885-1886 Harley
is sending to Mell for distribution to Mell's students.
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Identifier: |
ms1517 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2105 |
Title: |
R. C. Anderson letter to Dr. H. C. Davisson (photocopy)
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Anderson, R. C. |
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Dates: |
1865 May 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter (photocopy): dated Windsor Court House, May 7, 1865, "Dr. H. C. Davisson," signed "R.
C. Anderson," regarding plans to return South, and the South's responsibility for Lincoln's assasination.
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Identifier: |
ms1518 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2106 |
Title: |
Farrell family letter
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Creator: |
Farrell family |
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Dates: |
1895 March 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Hillsboro, "Dear Uncle Jimmie," the writer of the letter unidentified, regarding
the Farrell last name. The writer expresses that the last name is really "O'Farrell," and wants the "O" added back to the
name.
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Identifier: |
ms1519 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2107 |
Title: |
John C. Carter account book
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Creator: |
Carter, John C. |
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Dates: |
1831-1837 |
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The collection consists of an account book for a general store, sawmill, and grist mill in Clinton and Macon, Georgia owned
by John C. Carter. Ledger entries (1831-1837) include the customer's name, item purchased, and price pertaining to sales of
food, household goods, furniture, and lumber. Additional entries relate to the hire of slaves for work, IOUs for cash or materials,
Carter's practice of using peddlers to sell watches, persons receiving meal, and grist mill business.
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Identifier: |
ms152 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2108 |
Title: |
Annie Laurie Fuller Kurtz cotton press collection
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Creator: |
Kurtz, Annie Laurie Fuller |
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Dates: |
after 1918 |
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The collection consists of a newspaper article titled How Cotton Gin was Invented, by Annie Laurie Fuller Kurtz, October 6,
1935. The collection also consists of handwritten copies of pages from books and newspaper articles from the 1880s, and a
ground-pit-and roof plan for an antebellum cotton press drawn by Wilbur G. Kurtz, April 22, 1918.
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Identifier: |
ms1520 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2109 |
Title: |
Richard Peters note
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Creator: |
Peters, Richard, 1810-1889 |
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Dates: |
between 1820-1889 |
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The collection consists of one handwritten note: "Best wishes for Xmas and the coming year Mrs. Curtis, with deep sympathy,"
signed "Richard Peters" (undated).
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Identifier: |
ms1525 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2110 |
Title: |
James Maury royal license
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Creator: |
George, King of Great Britain, III, 1738-1820 |
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Dates: |
1808 January 16 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a royal license signed by King George III, January 16, 1808, to James Maury, furnishing protection
for a cotton shipment from Georgia to Liverpool on the ship "Georgia." The license also directs and requires commanders of
ships of war and privateers not to molest or interrupt said vessel on its voyage.
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Identifier: |
ms1526 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2111 |
Title: |
F. McGilnery letter to Lieutenant Wiggin
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Creator: |
McGilnery, F. |
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Dates: |
1864 March 12 |
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This collection consists of one letter: dated Augusta, March 12, 1864, to "Lieut. Wiggin," signed "F. McGilnery," regarding
a secret plan.
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Identifier: |
ms1527 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2112 |
Title: |
Manly Jail Works letter to Dan Harris
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Manly Jail Works (Dalton, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1915 September 11 |
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The collection consists of one typed letter: dated Dalton, Georgia, September 11, 1915, to Mr. Dan Harris, Sandersville, Georgia,
signed "Frank Manly," regarding the types of horse-drawn iron convict cages his company makes, including equipment available
and price. On the verso is a picture of the cage.
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Identifier: |
ms1529 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2113 |
Title: |
T. B. Rees & Company daybook
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T.B. Rees & Co. (Eatonton, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1826 |
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The collection consists of the daybook of T. B. Rees & Co., in Eatonton, Georgia. Entries include name of customer, itemized
listing of purchases, and price. Purchases are for a variety of general merchandise.
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Identifier: |
ms153 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2114 |
Title: |
Thomas Spalding survey warrant
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Court of Justice (McIntosh County, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1800 April 7 |
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The collection consists of one survey warrant: signed by Roswell King, April 7, 1800, issued to Murdoch McLeod to layout a
tract of 250 acres in McIntosh County to Thomas Spalding in lieu of an old warrant.
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Identifier: |
ms1530 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2115 |
Title: |
Planters & Peoples Mutual Fire Association record book
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Creator: |
Wilson, R. C. |
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Dates: |
1890-1898 |
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The collection consists of one record book of insurance agent R.C. Wilson for the Farmers & Peoples Mutual Fire Association.
Information includes the names and address of the subscriber, description of property insured, and price of insurance. In
addition, the record book contains the accounts of a general merchandise store in Sparta, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1532 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2116 |
Title: |
Stark Young clippings collection
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1913-1963 |
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The collection consists of newspaper and journal clippings regarding Stark Young from 1913-1963. The clippings touch on every
aspect of Young's life, including career changes, productions, dates of his lectures, exhibits, and honor ceremonies, and
his death. The collection also includes criticisms of his works, and essays written by Young.
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Identifier: |
ms1536 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2117 |
Title: |
Lucius J. Gartrell papers
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Gartrell, Lucius J. (Lucius Jeremiah), 1821-1891 |
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Dates: |
1848-1884 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of Lucius J. Gartrell from 1848-1884: Gartrell's license to practice law (1848); commission
to the U.S. House of Representatives (1859); correspondences regarding Gartrell's arrest signed by members of the 7th Georgia
Infantry Regiment who support his reinstatement; a letter signed "W. L. Hubbard" regarding the election of officers in the
7th Regiment; a letter accepting Gartrell's resignation.
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Identifier: |
ms1538 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2118 |
Title: |
Edwin H. Allen account book
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Creator: |
Allen, Edwin H. |
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Dates: |
1832 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one account book indicating it was used by Edwin H. Allen of Clinton, Jones County, Georgia as
a daybook, September-November 1832. Entries contain the customer's name, service rendered or item purchased, and price. The
account book also includes a cash account for September and cash paid out in October.
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Identifier: |
ms154 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2119 |
Title: |
Counties of Virginia partial map
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Creator: |
Nash, Jos. Van Holt |
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Dates: |
circa 1861-1865 |
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The collection consists of part of a map of Orange, Albermarle [sic], Greene, and Spotsylvania Counties of Virginia, circa
1861-1865. Written at the top right corner of the map is a name: Jos. Van Holt Nash, Assistant Adjutant General, General Chamliss'
Cavalry Brigade.
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Identifier: |
ms1541 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2120 |
Title: |
Woodrow Wilson scrapbooks
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Creator: |
Davenport, Florence Downs |
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Dates: |
after 1924 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two scrapbooks compiled by Florence Downs Davenport that basically cover the career of Woodrow
Wilson from 1918-1924. Scrapbooks begin with a typescript regarding Wilson's marriage to Ellen Axson in 1883, and contain
potographs, newspaper clippings, and typescripts of speeches given by Wilson.
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Identifier: |
ms1543 |
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Hargrett Library |
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