| 2521 |
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Charles Kircher collection
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McNeil, James |
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Dates: |
1809-1930 |
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The collection consists of two ledgers, kept by James McNeil in 1809 in Scotland, for learning arithmetic. also included is
a booklet made by Charles Kircher with marbled covers, and an account of how Mr. Kircher obtained these ledgers.
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Identifier: |
ms2028 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2522 |
Title: |
Clarke County serviceman's books
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Clarke County (Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1894-1949 |
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The collection consists of scrapbooks and notebooks with description sheets of Clarke County men and women who served in World
Wars I and II. Also included are draft lists and some correspondence.
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Identifier: |
ms2030 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2523 |
Title: |
Merle C. Prunty, Jr. papers
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Prunty, Merle C. |
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Dates: |
1937-1982 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of biographical information, correspondence, writings, papers concerning Prunty's education as a
student and teacher, University of Georgia faculty activities, professional activities, research, bibliographies, photographs,
negatives, slides, and maps.
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Identifier: |
ms2031 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2524 |
Title: |
William Tate family papers
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Tate family |
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Dates: |
1830-1992 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, printed material, manuscripts, financial records, account books, and scrapbooks.
Correspondence between Tate family members relates to news of family and friends. Correspondents include Carter Tate, Edna
Tate, Philip May Tate, Susan Tate, and William Tate. Earlier materials pertain to Athens businessman Asaph King Childs, including
account books, cash books, bills and receipts, correspondence, and timebooks documenting Childs' involvement with or management
of the Cliff House (Tallulah Falls, Ga.), Childs & Moss (Athens, Ga.), and Childs, Nickerson & Company (Athens, Ga.). The
collection also contains Civil War correspondence between Shatt C. Mitchell of the 13th Georgia Infantry Regiment and his
wife Chloe including letters describing the battle of Antietam (Md.). Additional materials include scrapbooks containing
clippings relating to Corra Harris.
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Identifier: |
ms2034 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2525 |
Title: |
Doris Buchanan Smith papers
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Creator: |
Smith, Doris Buchanan |
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Dates: |
1970-1982 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from children who met her or read her works, correspondence from publishers, book
reviews, materials relating to Ms. Smith's speaking engagements, and manuscripts of her many works.
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Identifier: |
ms2035 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2526 |
Title: |
Verner Chaffin Family Papers
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Creator: |
Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
1912-1974 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of a variety of materials donated by the Chaffin family concerning the academic and professional
lives of Dr. Emory Chaffin and his son Verner Chaffin. The majority of the materials detail the varied studies of Verner spanning
from his high school and college graduations to materials collected as he attempted to learn Japanese after his enrollment
in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and materials collected during his time in Japan. The collection also contains materials
related to Dr. Emory Chaffin's medical practice and licensing and his membership in the Freemasons. In addition, there are
several large posters (Russian Propaganda and reproductions of watercolors depicting battle scenes recreated in Paramount's
motion picture "Wake Island"). Included are an early 20th century teacher's grade book, plaques showing various Georgia colleges,
a picture of a 1960s DAR banquet in Washington, D.C., and a press release detailing an architecture exhibition at Georgia
Tech.
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Identifier: |
ms2036 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2527 |
Title: |
Confederate manuscript collection
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Confederate States of America |
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Dates: |
1861-1864 |
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The collection consists of three documents, a petition signed by James B. McLelland for money to buy a kettle drum, correspondence
to John Reid from Jesse Thomas regarding General Bragg's resignation, General Hardee taking command, prisoners, and troop
movement in Tennessee, and a requisition to Confederate General Charles Clark by John Savage for a horse.
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Identifier: |
ms2037 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2528 |
Title: |
Correspondence between the Stephens brothers
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Creator: |
Stephens family |
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Dates: |
1830-1843 |
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The collection consists of seven letters between Alexander H. Stephens, Aaron G. Stephens, and John Lindsay Stephens dated
1830-1843. Letters discuss religion, education, business, family matters, and the early career of Alexander H. Stephens.
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Identifier: |
ms2038 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2530 |
Title: |
Dennis O'Kain photographs
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Creator: |
O'Kain, Dennis |
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Dates: |
1978-1981 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of photographs of the Bloomfield area of Athens, Georgia, and photographs of Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
The collection also includes reproductions of photographs from the Wilson glass negatives in Special Collections.
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Identifier: |
ms2040 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2533 |
Title: |
Tate family record
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Creator: |
Tate family |
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Dates: |
1758-1901 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of Tate family records, including births, deaths, and marriages dating 1758-1901. Records are recorded
on three leaves from the family Bible.
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Identifier: |
ms2043 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2534 |
Title: |
Bartram Trail Society papers
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Creator: |
Bartram Trail Society |
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Dates: |
1972-1979 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of photocopies of printed material and business papers of and regarding the Bartram Trail Society.
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Identifier: |
ms2044 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2535 |
Title: |
Georgia Commission on the Status of Women papers
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Creator: |
McBee, Mary Louise |
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Dates: |
1965-1975 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of papers related to the establishment of the Georgia Commission on the Status of Women in Atlanta,
Georgia, from 1962, and 1972-1975. Correspondence and memorandums are mainly from Dorothy Gibson, Louise McBee, Jeanne Cahill,
and Gladys Denton. Some of the subject matters include the Equal Rights Amendment, committees that make up the Commission
on the Status of Women, activities, and pamphlet publications. The collection also consists of committee reports, meeting
minutes, rosters of the Georgia Commission on the Status of Women, and pamphlets published by the Commission (and pamphlets
published by other organizations, such as National Woman's Party, U.S. Department of Labor, and Citizens' Advisory Council
on the Status of Women). Additionally, there are some clippings concerning equal rights, the Equal Rights Amendment, Governor
Jimmy Carter's claim concerning the Women's Commission; and questionnaires concerning ERA ratification, and a study of working
women in Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2045 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2536 |
Title: |
Higgins and Wallace families Bible records
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Higgins family |
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Dates: |
1813-1941 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two Bible records of the Wallace and Higgins families. Records list marriages, births, and deaths
from 1813-1941. Also included is a photocopy of a newspaper article concerning the death of W.P. Wallace, and a certificate
for John M. Burch.
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Identifier: |
ms2046 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2537 |
Title: |
McKnight family Bible records
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Creator: |
McKnight family |
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Dates: |
1832-1960 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of family records including marriages, births, and deaths of the McKnight and Rice families as found
in a family Bible, and a memorial service program for Walter Scott McKnight, circa 1939.
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Identifier: |
ms2047 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2538 |
Title: |
Grady Bible record
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Creator: |
Grady family |
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Dates: |
1788-1902 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of genealogical records of the Grady and Osborn families as found in a family Bible listing marriages,
births, and deaths from 1788-1902.
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Identifier: |
ms2048 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2539 |
Title: |
Dicus family Bible record
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Creator: |
Dicus family |
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Dates: |
1828-1887 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of genealogical records of the Dicus family as recorded in a family Bible.
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Identifier: |
ms2049 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2540 |
Title: |
Barker family Bible record
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Creator: |
Barker family |
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Dates: |
1812-1931 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a Bible record of the Barker familycontaining lists of marriages, births, and deaths. Also included
is a letter written to Howell Cobb from Thomas Cobb regarding genealogy of the Barker family.
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Identifier: |
ms2050 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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