2342 |
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers
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Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880 |
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Dates: |
1832-1976 |
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The collection consists of papers of Herschel Vespasian Johnson and his family from 1832-1976. Papers include a copy of Johnson's
autobiography, an album containing poetry, writings, and drawings, a few newspaper clippings, and correspondence. The autobiography,
a copy of the original manuscript written by Johnson in 1867, covers Johnson's entire political career. Correspondence is
mainly from Johnson to his daughter Tallulah Horne and her husband Pearce, with several to his daughter Gertrude discussing
primarily family matters.
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Identifier: |
ms1658 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2343 |
Title: |
John Quincy Jett papers
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Creator: |
Jett, John Quincy |
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Dates: |
1833-1925 |
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The collection mainly consists of papers of John Quincy Jett relating to his involvement with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) from
1920-1925. Contains correspondence, printed material, clippings, and photographs of KKK activities including a government
investigation of the KKK, the establishment of a press clipping bureau within the KKK to monitor and counter act publicity,
and information on the power struggle between William J. Simmons and Hiram Evans. Correspondents include Elizabeth Tyler,
Simmons, and Edward Young Clarke. The collection also contains land deeds from the 1800's.
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ms1659 |
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Hargrett Library |
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2344 |
Title: |
Joshua Patrick and Jefferson Lanier daybook
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Creator: |
Lanier, Jefferson |
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Dates: |
1822, 1824 |
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The collection consists of a daybook used by Joshua Patrick and Jefferson Lanier. Entries include name of county (Morgan or
Antioch), name of customer, itemized listing of purchases, and price.
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Identifier: |
ms166 |
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Hargrett Library |
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2345 |
Title: |
Kemme-Chase families - papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1832-1918 |
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The collection consists of deeds which are usually concerned with borrowing and lending money. There are a few plats.
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Identifier: |
ms1660 |
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Hargrett Library |
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2346 |
Title: |
David Jackson Bailey papers
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Bailey, David Jackson, 1812-1897 |
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Dates: |
1860-1925 |
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The collection consists of papers concerning the formation of the 30th Georgia Infantry, of which David Jackson Bailey was
Colonel, from 1860-1865. Some correspondence regards supply and medical matters; and a letter to Bailey from his father regards
the health of family members. A chunk of printed material at the end of the collection regards William Joseph Simmons and
the Ku Klux Klan.
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Identifier: |
ms1661 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2347 |
Title: |
Cheney family papers, addendum
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1961 |
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The collection consists of letters, legal papers, clippings, and a large amount of miscellaneous material. Much of the material
supports the stories that have grown up around the Cheney sisters.
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Identifier: |
ms1663 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2348 |
Title: |
Chicopee Manufacturing Company records
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Chicopee Manufacturing Company (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1824-1975 |
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The collection consists of records of the Chicopee Manufacturing Company (Athens, Ga.) and its predecessor, the Athens Manufacturing
Company, from 1824-1975. Includes correspondence, financial condition reports (1936-1953), legal papers (1824-1975), photographs,
account ledger (1910-1914), and two minute books (1835-1935) which document the management and activities of a cotton manufacturing
plant.
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Identifier: |
ms1664 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2349 |
Title: |
Thomas, William W. photographs
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Thomas, William W. (William Winstead), 1849-1904 |
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Dates: |
circa 1900 |
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The collection consists of copies of photographs from three photo albums that belonged to W. W. Thomas. Included are family
members, pictures of interior and exterior views of houses and family vacations.
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Identifier: |
ms1666 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2350 |
Title: |
George Augustus Gordon family papers
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Gordon family |
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Dates: |
1676-1895 |
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The collection consists of papers of George Augustus Gordon and the Gordon family from 1676-1895. Materials from the early
years relate to Gordon's ancestors in Maine and New Hampshire and mainly contain receipts, tax records, and genealogical records.
Materials concerning the United States Civil War consist of passes, orders, commissions, and a few letters relating to Gordon's
duties as Assistant Quartermaster General of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1667 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2351 |
Title: |
John T. Cobb Lampkin notebooks
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Lampkin, John T. Cobb |
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Dates: |
1872-1926 |
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The collection consists of three volumes kept by John T. Cobb: an account book containing financial transactions and Latin
lessons and exercises (1872-1880); A record of time, which is a notebook recording weather, social activities, church attendance,
studies at the University of Georgia, and people staying at Lewis J. Lampkin's boarding house (1873-1875); and a notebook
listing deaths and marriages, and describing weather conditions, social activities, and some medical remedies (1895-1926).
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Identifier: |
ms1668 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2352 |
Title: |
John Robinson tavern account book
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Robinson, John, active 1826-1827 |
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Dates: |
1826-1827 |
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The collection consists of the account book of John Robinson for his tavern in Eatonton, Georgia, from 1826-1827. Entries
include name of customer, itemized listing of purchases, and price.
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Identifier: |
ms167 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2353 |
Title: |
Laws vs. Parker legal document
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Florida. Circuit Court (7th Circuit) |
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Dates: |
1908 April |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a legal document declaring that P.D. Parker and the Volusia Lumber and Naval Stores Company must
pay William Laws for damages (with interest). The document is dated April 1908, Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit of
Florida, Volusia County.
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Identifier: |
ms1670 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2354 |
Title: |
H.B. Cantey promissory note to W.P. Robertson
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Morgan County Bank (Madison, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1906 November 30 |
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The collection consists of one typewritten note on Morgan County Bank, Madison, Georgia letterhead. Dated November 30, 1906,
the note states that H.B. Cantey of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia borrowed five hundred dollars from W.P. Robertson.
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Identifier: |
ms1671 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2355 |
Title: |
Mrs. S.C. Bonner papers
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Bonner, S. C., Mrs. |
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Dates: |
1894-1896 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous letters and poetry of Mrs. S.C. Bonner of Madison, Georgia. Correspondents wrote
from Shady Dale, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1672 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2356 |
Title: |
Madison, Georgia account book and cotton ledger
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1857-1869, 1889-1898 |
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The collection consists of an account book containing records of transactions for dry goods sold in Morgan County, possibly
Madison, Georgia, from 1857-1869. The account book was also used as a scrapbook, and contains recipes, poetry, and newspaper
clippings regarding agriculture, framing, and home remedies. The collection also includes a ledge that appears to deal with
the purchase and sale of cotton in the Madison, Georgia area, from 1889-1898.
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Identifier: |
ms1673 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2357 |
Title: |
Apalachee Improvement Club records
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Apalachee Improvement Club (Apalachee, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1911-1921 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a ledger containing records of the Apalachee Improvement Club (Apalachee, Morgan County, Georgia)
from 1911-1921. Included are the organization's by-laws, constitution, membership rolls, and minutes relating to the society's
efforts to beautify and improve the homes, streets, and public buildings of Apalachee.
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Identifier: |
ms1674 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2358 |
Title: |
Howell Cobb family records (photocopy)
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Cobb family |
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Dates: |
1800s |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of photocopies of genealogical material from the family Bible of Howell Cobb and Martha Jaqueline
Rootes.
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Identifier: |
ms1675 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2359 |
Title: |
Daughters of the American Revolution, Henry Walton Chapter (Madison, Ga.) records
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Daughters of the American Revolution. Henry Walton Chapter (Madison, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1902-2022 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of material facilitating the operation of the Henry Walton Chapter (Madison, Ga.) of the Daughters
of the American Revolution as well as documentation of activities and programming. Included are meeting minutes, administrative
papers and correspondence, newspaper clippings, and some printed programs, yearbooks, and rituals.
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Identifier: |
ms1676 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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2360 |
Title: |
Apalachee Methodist Church Sunday school record books
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Creator: |
Apalachee Methodist Church (Apalachee, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1890-1925 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of Sunday school record books of the Apalachee Methodist Church (Apalachee, Georgia) from 1890-1925.
Record books contain names of officers, teachers, and students present at class, and a brief description of the contents of
the class. Contents of the class include opening song, scripture lesson, collection, and weather.
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Identifier: |
ms1677 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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