| 2621 |
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Society for the Preservation of Old Athens papers
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Society for the Preservation of Old Athens (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1932-1970 |
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The collection consists of three newspaper clippings regarding the Society for the Preservation of Old Athens (undated), and
the constitution and by-laws of the Society for the Preservation of Old Athens (circa 1960).
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ms2119 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2622 |
Title: |
Mary Strahan Post Card Albums
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Creator: |
Strahan, Mary |
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Dates: |
1925-1930 |
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The collection consists of seven volumes of picture postcards, most of them from European trips made by Miss Mary Strahan.
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Identifier: |
ms212 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2624 |
Title: |
Confederate manuscript collection
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Creator: |
Confederate States of America |
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Dates: |
1861-1864 |
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The collection consists of three letters: dated Wasala, Georgia, November 29, 1863, "to Mr. Harless," signed "Elijah Carley,"
mentioning Generals Hardee and Bragg, losing troops and prisoners, and hopes of pursuing Yankees across the Tennessee River;
dated Crawfordville, Georgia, January 17, 1864, "Dear Linton," signed "Alexander Stephens," regarding going to Richmond; dated
Headquarters, Cavalry Corps, Covington, August 8, 1864, to "Captain," signed "Joseph Wheeler, Major General," regarding Generals
Iverson and Allen, foraging for food, and the need for horse shoes. The collection also includes Georgia Confederacy enlistment
papers for M.H. Wright of Newman, Georgia, dated March 6, 1861.
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Identifier: |
ms2121 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2625 |
Title: |
Richard Malcolm Johnston letters to Edward Eggleston and William Cary
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Johnston, Richard Malcolm, 1822-1898 |
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Dates: |
1888-1897 |
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The collection consists of three letters, the first concerning Johnston's struggles to fulfill Mrs. Benjamin Harrison's desire
for an inscription on vellum. Remaining letters regard the International Copyright bill, a series of readings arranged for
Johnston, and short stories written for Century Magazine.
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Identifier: |
ms2122 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2626 |
Title: |
Emma Beall papers
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Creator: |
Beall, Emma |
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Dates: |
1861-1864 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Cuthbert, April 11, 1861, "Dearest Uncle John," signed "Emma," regarding the
Beall family, and news of Brother Thomas and his regiment; dated Athens, Georgia, January 5, 1864, "My dear sir" (John Atkins),
signed "William Avery."
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Identifier: |
ms2123 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2627 |
Title: |
Charles Coburn signed documents
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Creator: |
Coburn, Charles |
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Dates: |
1940-1941 |
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The collection consists of two items signed by Charles Coburn: agreement executed May 12, 1941, between RKC Radio Pictures,
Inc. and Charles Coburn to perform in the motion picture "Unexpected Uncle"; questionnaire to be answered by all employees
regarding citizenship and residency in other countries.
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Identifier: |
ms2124 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2628 |
Title: |
Jasper Dorsey collection
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Creator: |
Dorsey, Jasper N. |
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Dates: |
1956-1982 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, business papers and printed material concerning the University of Georgia, Southern
Bell, Georgia Press Institute, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Blue Key, National Press Club, and misc. state and
local organizations. Included in the collection is a scrapbook, personal correspondence, and clippings.
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ms2125 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2629 |
Title: |
Lillian Smith letters
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Creator: |
Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 |
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Dates: |
1949-1966 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between Lillian Smith and her publisher, W.W. Norton & Company, particularly with
George P. Brockway and Storer B. Lunt. The letters discuss distribution of her works, publicity to sell her books, and reviews
of her works. Also includes letters from others relating to the distribution of or reaction to her works.
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Identifier: |
ms2126 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2630 |
Title: |
Oglethorpe Feed and Stock Farm Co. records
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Creator: |
Oglethorpe Feed and Stock Farm Co. (Lexington, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1921-1929 |
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The collection consists of receipts for the company's purchases of farm equipment, supplies, livestock, seed and grain, as
well as food staples. The collection also includes bank statements; payroll sheets; insurance policies; an account book listing
the company's employees, time worked, and pay; and some personal correspondence of company president J.H. Mathewson.
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Identifier: |
ms2128 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2631 |
Title: |
Lillian Smith letters to Ashley Montagu
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Creator: |
Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 |
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Dates: |
1956-1966 |
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The collection consists of correspondence regarding the Anisfield-Wolf Award Committee, books that have been nominated for
the award, and personal matters. The collection also includes a carbon from Norman Cousins to Lillian Smith, and a telegram
announcing Smith's death.
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Identifier: |
ms2129 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2632 |
Title: |
D. Dickson General Store (Covington, Ga.) ledger
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Creator: |
Dickson, D. |
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Dates: |
1833-1835 |
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The collection consists of a ledger of D. Dickson, for his general store in Covington, Georgia, from 1833-1835. Entries include
customer's/company's name, items purchased, and price. The book includes a name index in the front.
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ms213 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2633 |
Title: |
Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church records
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Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church (Clarke County, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1836-2008 |
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The collection consists of minutes, records, and related documents of the Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Clarke County,
Georgia, dating 1836-2008; the first volume being minutes of Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church, 1836-1865, when Mount Zion
was with Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church. The collection documents the topics discussed and decisions made in regards to
church business, and includes the confession of faith, rules of decorum, and a list of founding members.
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ms2130 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2634 |
Title: |
R. Cary Bynum papers
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Creator: |
Bynum, R. Cary |
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Dates: |
1957-2014 |
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This collection contains typescripts, correspondence, clippings, photographs and printed materials regarding the writing career
of R. Cary Bynum.
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Identifier: |
ms2131 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2635 |
Title: |
Mangham family papers
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Creator: |
Mangham family |
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Dates: |
1849-1888 |
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The collection consists of receipts and printed items, but the majority is correspondence. Of particular interest are letters
written by Willoughby Hill Mangham while serving with Company I of the 11th Georgia Infantry Regiment to his father, John
Grier Mangham. Written from Virginia, Mangham discusses the Battle of 1st Bull Run, fighting at Yorktown, troop movements,
and the Emancipation Proclamation. Other correspondents include Solomon R. Mangham, John Mangham, and H.H. Hill whose letters
discuss cotton sales, the attack on Harper's Ferry, and abolition.
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Identifier: |
ms2132 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2636 |
Title: |
The Wesley Oak photograph
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Creator: |
Riddle |
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Dates: |
1871 |
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The collection consists of a sepia toned photograph titled The Wesley Oak, by Riddle, April 19, 1871 (copyright secured May
1871). The photography portrays Bishop George F. Pierce, Bishop William M. Wightman, and Reverend L. Pierce standing under
the tree where John and Charles Wesley preached when Georgia was in her Colonial state.
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ms2133 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2637 |
Title: |
Tax list for Georgia counties
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1950 |
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The collection consists of a bound manuscript containing listings of taxes for Georgia counties. Counties included are Appling,
Baker, Bulloch, Carroll, Cherokee, Coweta, Decatur, Dooly, Early, Effingham, Emmanuel, Fayette, Franklin, Habersham, Houston,
Irwin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lee, Liberty, Lincoln, Lowndes, Meriwether, Montgomery, Muscogee, Rabun, Screven, Stewart, Tattnall,
Telfair, Thomas, Twiggs, Walker, Wayne, Ware and Wilkinson. The manuscript is seventy-seven pages, but pages 7-18 and 47-54
are missing.
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Identifier: |
ms2134 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2638 |
Title: |
Joseph E. Brown papers
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Creator: |
Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 |
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Dates: |
1861-1890 |
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The collection consists of a small collection of letters between Brown and B.T. Beauregard, Rufus B. Bullock, Howell Cobb,
Jefferson Davis, Andrew Johnson, Alexander H. Stephens, and Henry H. Tucker mainly regarding Georgia politics during the Civil
War and Reconstruction. Also contains some material relating to Brown's son, Elijah A. Brown including a 1867 diary he kept
while attending the University of Georgia; newspaper clippings pertaining to the death of Joseph E. Brown and his widow; and
some legal documents.
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ms2135 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2639 |
Title: |
Mary Johnson Blackburn papers
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Creator: |
Blackburn, Mary Johnson, 1871-1957 |
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Dates: |
1915-1945 |
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The collection consists of notebooks with original typescripts of dialect poems and stories, newsclippings of her works, photographs,
sketches, and about 30 manuscript songs (lyrics and music) most relating to African American music. Also includes a solder's
scrapbook from World War II.
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Identifier: |
ms2136 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2640 |
Title: |
WSB-TV and WSB Radio photograph file
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Creator: |
WSB-TV (Television station : Atlanta, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1968-1980 |
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Contents: |
This collection includes images of politicians, celebraties, and newsworthy people. The photographs are primarily offical
press photos, AP photowires, or UPI telephotos.
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Identifier: |
ms2137 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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