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2101 Title:   Charles W. Hubner letter  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Hubner, Charles W. (Charles William), 1835-1929  
  Dates:   1919 January 26  
  Contents:  
A letter of 26 January 1919, discussing the activities of the Burns Club of Atlanta and the anniversary of Burn's birthday. Hubner encloses a two-page poem, entirely in manuscript, titled "The Birthday of Burns". It closes "He gave them to Earth the gift God gave, / And still for us sings from the grave."
  
  Identifier:   ms1406  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2102 Title:   Joseph Jones biographical papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Jones, Joseph, 1833-1896  
  Dates:   1895  
  Contents:  
The collection consists of a biographical pamphlet and two letters to Liberty County historian, Rev. James Stacy. Both supplement Rev. Stacy's research for a biographical sketch of Joseph Jones. The first, dated 17 June 1895, from J. S. Winn gives much genealogical information. The second, a letter from R. Q. Mallard of 3 December 1895, recounts interestingly much Presbyterian history as well as material on Dr. Jones.
  
  Identifier:   ms1407  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2103 Title:   Stewart family genealogy  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Stuart family  
  Dates:   18th century  
  Contents:  
The collection consists of a four-page handwritten document that records births, deaths, and marriages of the Stewart family of Georgia, descendants of John and Susannah Stewart. Much of the information recorded is of the family during the eighteenth century.
  
  Identifier:   ms1408  
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2104 Title:   Board of Visitors appointment to the annual examination of Atlanta University  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Corson, H. C.  
  Dates:   1871 June 2  
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The collection consists of a document dated 2 June 1871 that appoints a board of visitors to attend the second annual examination of the Normal and Prepatory Departments of Atlanta University. It is signed by Rufus B. Bullock as governor of Georgia. Among those named as members of the board are Joseph E. Brown, John Livingston Hopkins, W.A. Hemphill, Dr. S.H. Stout, and J. I. Whitaker. The present document is a true copy by H.C. Courson, Secretary of the Executive Department.
  
  Identifier:   ms1409  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2105 Title:   Oliver Hillhouse Prince family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Prince family  
  Dates:   1785-1919  
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The collection consists of papers pertaining to the family and decedents of the Oliver Hillhouse Prince from 1785-1919. A considerable number of documents focus on Oliver Hillhouse Prince, Jr., including his interest in the genealogy of the Prince family and documents relating to his service in Cobb's Legion during the Civil War. Correspondence is written by or addressed to Abraham Baldwin, Mrs. Martha Price, Martha J. Jackson, Dr. H. Jackson, and John B. Lamar. Of particular interest is a parody of a court case at the Honorable Mouse-Owlry court, in Bibb County, where Billy Beeswax of Honey Comb Hall is petitioning that Peter Pushroot pays him the 400 bushels of potatoes he is owed. The collection also includes wills of Oliver H. Prince, Henry Jackson, Joseph Webber; and a scrapbook containing mostly printed pictures and newspaper clippings relating to Georgia political matters and deaths of Prince family members and notable Athenians.
  
  Identifier:   ms141  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2106 Title:   Alexis E. Marshall papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Marshall, Alexis E.  
  Dates:   1844-1848  
  Contents:  
The collection consists of letters written in shorthand developed by Andrews and Watson of Boston. At first, these letters appear extremely exotic. Once accustomed to the form, however, they become readable. The first letter of 11 June 1844 is from Edwin F. Watson to "Rev. E.A. Marshall" [Alexis E. Marshall] and explains the setting up of the shorthand system, its peculiarities, and its usefulness. It is primarily in familiar cursive. The remainder of the letters, though, are in shorthand. All are to Marshall from Watson or are in Marshall's hand. Most are addressed to him in Eatonton and Penfield, Georgia.
  
  Identifier:   ms1410  
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2107 Title:   John W. Owens letter to Frank B. Hight  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Owens, John W.  
  Dates:   1891 February 17  
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The collection consists of a letter dated February 17, 1891 written to Frank B. Hight of Athens by John W. Owens of Savannah. The letter is rather light in tone and talks mainly about dating.
  
  Identifier:   ms1411  
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2108 Title:   Letter and photograph regarding Harriet Powers quilt  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Smith, Jennie, 1862-1946  
  Dates:   1886  
  Contents:  
The collection consists of a picture of a quilt made by Harriet Powers which is now housed in the Smithsonian. Also included is a Xerox letter written by Jennie Smith describing the quilt as well as giving a key to the individual squares. Smith intended to exhibit the quilt in the Colored Building at the Cotton States Exposition in Atlanta.
  
  Identifier:   ms1412  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2109 Title:   Hughes Spalding family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Spalding family  
  Dates:   1870-1969  
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The collection consists of papers of Hughes Spalding and the Spalding family of Atlanta, Georgia from 1870-1969. The personal series contains materials relating to Hughes Spalding and the Spalding family; while the business series contains information on the legal practices of the Spalding family and other business interests. The Catholic Church series contains materials detailing Spalding's activities with the church and allied organizations. The Financial Records series simply contain cancelled checks from 1928 to 1938. The Jack J. Spalding (Spalding's father) series includes correspondence (1933-1938), canceled checks, legal documents, and business papers (1870-1938) pertaining to Jack J. Spalding's legal career and the law firm of King and Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia. The Jack J. Spalding, Jr. (Spalding's brother) series includes correspondence (1943-1951) from Jack Jr. to Hughes Spalding, first from New York City, then Greenville, South Carolina, and typed carbon copies of Hughes' response. The letters primarily discuss family matters and personal interests. The series also contains financial materials and legal documents pertaining to the estate of Jack Jr.
  
  Identifier:   ms1413  
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2110 Title:   John Elliott letter to James Jackson  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Elliott, John, 1773-1827  
  Dates:   1800 August 13  
  Contents:  
The collection consists of one letter: dated August 13, 1800, to James Jackson, from John Elliot, concerning a case involving a Mr. Beal and the return of certain funds.
  
  Identifier:   ms1415  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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2111 Title:   George W. Crawford letter to Charles Jones Jenkins  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Crawford, George Washington, 1798-1872  
  Dates:   1845 February 15  
  Contents:  
One letter: dated Milledgeville, Georgia, February 15, 1845, to Charles J. Jenkins, signed "G. W. Crawford," concerning policies, beliefs, political theories, and the future of the Whig party.
  
  Identifier:   ms1416  
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2112 Title:   Sidney Root letter to Rev. J. H. DeVotie  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Root, Sidney, 1824-1897  
  Dates:   1856 October 29  
  Contents:  
One letter: dated Lumpkin (Georgia), October 29, 1856, to "Rev. J. H. DeVotie," signed "S. Root," in which Root asks for Devotie's assistance in counseling Judge M. J. Wellborn of Columbus, and assisting Wellborn in his search for religion.
  
  Identifier:   ms1417  
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2113 Title:   E. T. Dillard raspberry vinegar recipe  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Dillard, E. T.  
  Dates:   1883 July 14  
  Contents:  
One recipe: dated July 14, 1883, signed E. T. Dillard, addressed to Mrs. Ann E. White. The recipe is a five-line description of how to make raspberry vinegar.
  
  Identifier:   ms1418  
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2114 Title:   J. J. Toon letter to Rev. J. H. DeVotie  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Toon, Joshua J.  
  Dates:   1857 July 22  
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One letter written on Southern Baptist Publication Society stationary: dated Charleston, South Carolina, July 22, 1857, to Rev. J. H. DeVotie, signed "J. J. Toon," regarding book sales and Toon's philosophy of management.
  
  Identifier:   ms1419  
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2115 Title:   First Congregational Church (Athens, Ga.) record book  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   First Congregational Church (Athens, Ga.)  
  Dates:   1881-1903  
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The collection consists of a record book for the First Congregational Church (Athens, Ga.) from 1881-1903. The volume contains a history of the church detailing its founding and organization; minutes; treasurer's reports (1892-1897); and records of baptisms.
  
  Identifier:   ms142  
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2116 Title:   Charles Spalding address regarding Creek Indians typescript  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Spalding, Charles Harris, 1808-1887  
  Dates:   circa 1900, 1918  
  Contents:  
A bound typescript of The Indian difficulties of Georgia, an address delivered by Charles Spalding before the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah, Georgia, on March 30, 1844. Spalding defends Georgia in relation to its treatment of the Creek Indians. The present copy is of an unknown original, although two accompanying documents shed light on the origins.
  
  Identifier:   ms1420  
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2117 Title:   Bryan family genealogy  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Screven, T. F.  
  Dates:   early 20th century  
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One twenty-two page genealogy (primarily eighteenth century records) titled, "The Bryan Family of South Carolina and Georgia. Correcting and following a partial record sent D. E. Huger by Mr. T. F. Screven." The genealogy chronicles the Bryans and allied families, chiefly the descendants of Joseph Bryan and his wife.
  
  Identifier:   ms1421  
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2118 Title:   Cuthbert family genealogy  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Cuthbert family  
  Dates:   early 20th century  
  Contents:  
Four pages of miscellaneous genealogical information (primarily eighteenth century records) of the Cuthbert and Bryan families.
  
  Identifier:   ms1422  
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2119 Title:   The Friend: a Religious and Literary Journal index to Indian articles  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   circa 1846  
  Contents:  
One volume manuscript (undated), given the cover title Indian index to Philadelphia Friends. Vol. 1-19 inclusive. Special index for Cherokees. The volume indexes by page and volume number those articles which pertain to Indians, the Cherokees, the Removal, and other matters pertinent to Georgia during the decades immediately preceding the Civil War.
  
  Identifier:   ms1423  
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2120 Title:   Sidney Lanier poem  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881  
  Dates:   circa 1880  
  Contents:  
One note card containing handwritten verses from Sunrise, the first segment of Hymns of the Marshes, signed by Sidney Lanier. The present manuscript differs slightly in both wording and punctuation from the published version in Poems of Sidney Lanier edited by Mary Day Lanier.
  
  Identifier:   ms1425  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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