| 2481 |
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Joseph Henry Lumpkin family papers
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Lumpkin, Joseph Henry, 1799-1867 |
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Dates: |
1780-1903 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Joseph Henry Lumpkin and the Lumpkin family of Athens, Georgia from 1780-1903. Includes
correspondence, bills, a diary, indentures, lands grants, legal documents, and maps. The bulk of the correspondence is to
Joseph Henry Lumpkin (1820-1856) discussing politics, the 1840 presidential election, the Wilmont Proviso (dealing with slavery),
legal cases, law practice, and Lumpkin's appointments. Major correspondents include John MacPherson Berrien, Howell Cobb,
Ebenezer Staines, and Hiram Warner. The diary was written by Mary B. Thomas, a school girl in Forsyth, Georgia, who later
married Edwin King Lumpkin. Written from June - August 1873, Thomas describes her friends, school, social and family life.
The collection also contains bills, receipts, and correspondence relating to Colonel Thomas Carr, an ancestor of Lumpkin.
The correspondence (1773-1837) describes the Louisiana territory, Saint Louis (Mo.), the War of 1812, politics, and family
news.
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ms192 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2482 |
Title: |
Milton Luther Fleetwood papers
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Fleetwood, Milton Luther, 1892-1966 |
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Dates: |
circa 1934-1966 |
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The collection consists of papers of Milton Luther Fleetwood from ca. 1934-1966. The papers include correspondence, articles
written by Fleetwood, speeches, photographs, and printed material. The collection documents Fleetwood's career as publisher
of the Tribune News (Cartersville, Ga.), and his involvement in the Georgia Dailies Advertising Association, Georgia Historical
Commission, Georgia Layman's Education Association, Georgia Press Association, Euharlee Farmers' Club, and the Georgia Mental
Health Program.
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Identifier: |
ms193 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2483 |
Title: |
Twiggs County Board of Education records
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Twiggs County (Ga.). Board of Education |
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Dates: |
1872-1942 |
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The records of the Twiggs County (Georgia) Board of Education from 1872 to 1942. The collection contains: minutes (1872-1901,
1925-1938), accounts and statements; one Superintendent's annual report; teacher's monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
lists of school houses and supplies; library reports; teacher contracts and lists of teachers; school population figures;
book lists; programs (curriculum); printed material; State School Commissioner circulars; and account books.
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Identifier: |
ms194 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2484 |
Title: |
Benjamin Smith Fitzpatrick papers
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Fitzpatrick, Benjamin Smith, 1885-1944 |
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Dates: |
1884-1941 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of Benjamin Smith Fitzpatrick from 1884-1941 relating mainly to his work as School
Superintendent of Twiggs County, Georgia. The correspondence covers various education issues concerning schools, teachers,
and pupils of Twiggs County, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms195 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2485 |
Title: |
Hankinson family papers
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Hankinson family |
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Dates: |
1824-1903 |
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The collection consists of papers of the family of Stephen Hankinson and Mary C. Speights from 1824-1903. Papers include a
marriage bond between Hankinson and Speights, the will of Hankinson, papers concerning the ownership of people who were enslaved,
and correspondence to Lee Starke Schieffelin and Corneille S. Schieffelin. The collection also includes a copy of The language
of flowers, "property of Marie Essie Hankinson," an autograph book presented to Marie Essie Hankinson, and two scrapbooks
containing newspaper clippings with poems and concerning current events.
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Identifier: |
ms196 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2486 |
Title: |
Linville Laurentine Hendren papers
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Creator: |
Hendren, Linville Laurentine |
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Dates: |
1890-1959 |
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The collection consists of two scrapbooks and three folders of material relating to the life of Dr. Hendren, especially his
career at the University of Georgia. The second scrapbook consists entirely of congratulatory letters to Dr. Hendren on the
occasion of his retirement.
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Identifier: |
ms197 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2487 |
Title: |
Johnston clock
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Creator: |
John, Robert W. |
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Dates: |
1972 |
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The collection consists of one clock. The case, made by Robert W. John in 1972, is made of red gum wood, and is approximately
72 inches in height.
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Identifier: |
ms1973 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2488 |
Title: |
Johnnie Inez Peterson collection
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Creator: |
Peterson, Johnnie Inez |
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Dates: |
1933-1942 |
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The collection consists of autographs, letters, and manuscripts collected by Peterson. Correspondents include Clara Ophelia
Bland, Ernest Camp, Irwin S. Cobb, Harry Stillwell Edwards, Daniel Whitehead Hicky, Jennie Wright Howell, Judd Mortimer Lewis,
Robert Quillen, and Samuel Selden.
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Identifier: |
ms198 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2489 |
Title: |
Charles W. Hubner papers
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Hubner, Charles W. (Charles William), 1835-1929 |
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Dates: |
1835-1929 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, writings, and other information pertaining to Charles W. Hubner. Hubner's correspondents
in this collection include Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Alexander Stephens.
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Identifier: |
ms1985 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2490 |
Title: |
Richard LeConte Anderson genealogical papers
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Creator: |
Anderson, Richard LeConte, 1902- |
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Dates: |
circa 1930-1981 |
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The collection consists of notes, clippings, photographs, correspondence and other information pertaining to the LeConte and
allied families (including the Anderson, Hollifield and Perkins families) that formed the basis of Richard LeConte Anderson's
three volume work on his family's genealogy. The book was published shortly after his death in 1981.
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Identifier: |
ms1986 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2491 |
Title: |
Edgeworth Bird family papers
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Creator: |
Smith, Victor Edgeworth |
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Dates: |
1806-1949, bulk 1861-1902 |
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The collection consists of papers of Edgeworth Bird and the Bird family from 1806, 1835-1949. The papers include correspondence,
clippings, photographs (ca. 1848-1900) of the Bird family, a commonplace book (1843-1848) of Sallie C. Baxter containing extracts
from her readings, an autograph book, an 1806 diary (author unknown) describing activities in Hancock and surrounding counties
in Georgia, and genealogies of the Baxter, Bird, and allied families. Early correspondence (1839-1851) is between members
of the Baxter family including letters between Thomas W. and Mary Baxter discussing his health, taxes, and land values; and
letters from Leroy M. Wiley to Thomas detailing Wiley's trip to England in 1839.
The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Bird and Smith family members including Edgeworth Bird, Sallie
Bird, Saida Bird (Smith), Wilson Edgeworth Bird, and Victor Edgeworth Smith. Of particular interest are letters (1856) from
Edgeworth to Sallie describing his visit to New York City, Fire Island (N.Y.), and U.S. politics and letters written between
family members during the Civil War. The Civil War letters from Edgeworth discuss the battles of Gettysburg (Pa.), Richmond
(Va.), 2nd Bull Run (Va.), Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, and Sherman's March through Georgia. The letters also detail
the management of Granite Farm (Hancock County, Ga.), slavery, and Saida's studies.
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Identifier: |
ms1987 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2492 |
Title: |
Southern Forest Institute collection
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Creator: |
Southern Forest Institute |
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Dates: |
1939-1979 |
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The collection consists of records of the Southern Forest Institute from 1939-1946 and 1961-1979. The collection includes
records of the Southern Forest Disease and Insect Council, the Southern Forest Research Council, the Southern Pine Beetle
Action Council, the Hardwood Forestry Research Fellowship, and photographs from the Pulpwood Conservation Association. These
records document the problems of disease and insects facing Southern forests, research undertaken to combat the problems,
and publicity material used to educate the public.
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Identifier: |
ms1988 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2493 |
Title: |
Mary Barnard Nix collection
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Nix, Mary Barnard |
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Dates: |
1807-1911 |
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The collection consists of a variety of material inherited by Mary Barnard Nix which dates from 1807-1911. Includes correspondence,
land grants, legal documents, Confederate money, a scrapbook, and two notebooks. Of particular interest are Civil War letters
by Eugene Ware and John T. Gay, who served in the 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment and T.K. Coleman (unit unknown).
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Identifier: |
ms20 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2494 |
Title: |
Frankie Welch textile collection
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Creator: |
Welch, Frankie, 1923- |
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Dates: |
1968-1982 |
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The collection consists of scarves, handkerchiefs, garments, and canvas bags listed by name of organization, event, or individual,
as well as sample textiles with designs. Also included is a small amount of correspondence and photographs.
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Identifier: |
ms2003 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2495 |
Title: |
Athens Historical Society papers
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Creator: |
Athens Historical Society |
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Dates: |
1897-1979 |
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The collection consists of files and plaques, including the minutes of the meetings and documentation of events and projects
undertaken by the Athens Historical Society. Included are photographs, and papers belonging to Sarah H. Moss.
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Identifier: |
ms2005 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2496 |
Title: |
Beaty family papers
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Creator: |
Beatty family |
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Dates: |
circa 1950-1998 |
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The collection consists of family correspondence, pictures, scrapbooks, receipts, genealogical information as well as business
documents, clippings, and publications.
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Identifier: |
ms2006 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2497 |
Title: |
Carlisle Cobb family papers
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Creator: |
Cobb family |
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Dates: |
1815-1971 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, photographs, receipts, family legal papers, radio scripts of Carlisle
Cobb, and manuscripts of Carlisle Cobb and Mary McKinley Cobb. The correspondence contains letters between Howell Cobb, Mary
McKinley Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb, and members of the McKinley family. The bulk of the correspondence contains letters
from Carlisle Cobb to his wife Kate Cobb; from Carlisle, Jr. to his wife Juliette Cobb from England, France, and Ireland while
serving with the 6th and 28th Cavalry during World War II; and from Mary McKinley Cobb, while a student at Kansas State University,
to Lee Trimble. Other correspondents include Sara Cobb Baxter, Howell E. Cobb, Zachariah Lamar Cobb, and Thomas Reade Rootes
Cobb.
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Identifier: |
ms2007 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2498 |
Title: |
William K. Boardman papers
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Creator: |
Boardman, William K. (William Kilbourne), 1925-1978 |
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Dates: |
1960-1979 |
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This collection contains correspondence, writings, course notes, research notes, publications, and other papers, relating
to Boardman's teaching career at Baylor University, Emory University, University of Georgia, and University of Houston, work
with Georgia Mental Health Institute, and part-time practice while teaching at the University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2008 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2499 |
Title: |
Georgia Cooperative Extension Service pictures
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Creator: |
University of Georgia. Cooperative Extension Service |
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Dates: |
1916-1969 |
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The collection consists of photographs of various aspects of home improvement, rural life and education as well as Home Demonstration
Council and 4-H activities. A large portion of the collection involves county fair exhibits in the early half of the century.
Many photographs of Home Demonstration fashion activities are also included.
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Identifier: |
ms2009 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2500 |
Title: |
Jack Bass papers
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Creator: |
Bass, Jack |
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Dates: |
1970-1979 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of clippings, notes, and printed material regarding Georgia politics.
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Identifier: |
ms2010 |
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