| 2881 |
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James F. Carroll World War II collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1930-1945 |
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The collection includes a sword and dagger from Nazi Germany. The sword is an officer's light dress sword, with scabbard.
The dagger is a standard issue dress dagger with scabbard.
1. The Army Officer's Light Dress Sword has a 30.5 inch steel blade and a single vertical guard made of brass. This weapon
was a dress weapon from the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany. It is a variation of types that were manufactured throughout the Solingen
area from the mid 1930s through the early 1940s. It is characterized by a sharpened blade, is complete with a leather dress
strap and a silver-gilt acron, and a garnet-eyed lion surmounting the pommel. Both the pommel and hilt have been gilded. There
is a maker's mark at the hilt on the blade as follows: (Left to right) a four-lobed rose surmounted by a Crown; a crested
helmet; all appearing over the initials W.K. & C. This sword is also acompanied by a nickel-plated steel scabbard.
2. The Standard Model Dress Dagger has a 8.75 inch steel blade. This was the standard dagger issued to Nazi Storm Troopers
(Sturm Abteilung, or SA). This particular dagger bears the RZ control number assigned to Carl Eickhorn of Solingen (M 7/ 66).
It was manufactured in 1941. Etched lengthwise along the blade are the following words: "Alles fur Deutschland" or All for
Germany. The grip bears the SA insignia and is of wood. The scabbard is of steel, and is brown and nickel-plated.
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ms2377 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2882 |
Title: |
Sharon Webb papers
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Creator: |
Webb, Sharon |
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Dates: |
1950-1983 |
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The collection consists of fanzines, clippings, convention flyers, manuscripts, and business and personal correspondence.
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Identifier: |
ms2380 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2883 |
Title: |
Sarah Cole letter to John Campbell
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Creator: |
Cole, Sarah, active 1829 |
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Dates: |
1829 October 3 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding a sick friend and Dr. Waddel. Excerpt from letter: "Tomorrow we expect Dr.
Waddel the late president of Franklin College to preach the funeral of our deceased friend."
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Identifier: |
ms2381 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2884 |
Title: |
William Gill indentures
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Creator: |
Gill, William |
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Dates: |
1788, 1790 |
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The collection consists of two indentures: dated October 2, 1788, concerning the last will and testament of Elizabeth Oglethorpe
of Cranham Hall, widow of General James Edward Oglethorpe, executors including William Gill, Granville Sharp, Eugene, Marquis
de Bellegarde of Piccadilly, Christopher Hodges and James Winbolt; dated December 22, 1790, concerning a loan made by William
Gill of Surrey and Granville Sharp of London, to Christopher Hodges of South Hampton.
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Identifier: |
ms2382 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2885 |
Title: |
William Alfred Sutton papers
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Creator: |
Sutton, William Alfred, 1915- |
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Dates: |
1930-1974 |
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The collection consists of papers of William A. Sutton documenting his relationship with Erskine and Virginia Caldwell. Included
is correspondence to and from Erskine and Virginia Caldwell as Sutton prepares to write a biography on Caldwell. The collection
also contains both personal and professional information about Caldwell, a few copies of Caldwell manuscripts, and some newspaper
clippings.
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Identifier: |
ms2383 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2886 |
Title: |
David Meriwether letter to James Hunter
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Creator: |
Meriwether, David, 1755-1822 |
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Dates: |
1821 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one letter regarding the Creek Indians. A newspaper clipping regarding Meriwether and Bible Affairs
is affixed to the letter.
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Identifier: |
ms2384 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2887 |
Title: |
Alexander Hamilton Stephens letter to Colonel Patterson
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Creator: |
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1872 February 4 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one letter: dated Liberty Hall, Crawfordville, Georgia, regarding legal affairs.
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Identifier: |
ms2385 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2888 |
Title: |
Horace Park letter to J.S. McBeth
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Creator: |
Park, Horace |
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Dates: |
1864 August 2 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one letter regarding the death of General McPherson, men killed and taken prisoner, and wagons
captured between Atlanta and Macon.
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Identifier: |
ms2386 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2889 |
Title: |
Major W.S. Munday letters to Captain Isaac Shelby
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Creator: |
Munday, W. S. |
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Dates: |
1863 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Camp near Chattanooga, October 7, 1863, "Captain Isaac Shelby, Jr.," signed
"W.S. Munday," regarding distribution of cattle and moving headquarters to Dalton, Georgia; dated Ringgold, September 22,
1863, to "Captain Isaac Shelby, Buckner Corps," signed "W.S. Munday," regarding Tunnel Hill, and lack of courier and horse.
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Identifier: |
ms2387 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2890 |
Title: |
Thomas family papers
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Creator: |
Thomas family |
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Dates: |
1849-1942 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, receipts, photographs, printed material, and legal documents. Most of the letters
discuss social events and news of family or friends but a few mention U.S. politics, particularly the 1876 Presidential election;
George Dudley Thomas' law practice; plantation management; and the cotton market.
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Identifier: |
ms2388 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2891 |
Title: |
Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. letters
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Creator: |
Jones, Charles C. (Charles Colcock), 1831-1893 |
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Dates: |
1862-1890 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence of approximately 70 members of the former Confederate Congress to Charles Colcock
Jones, Jr. regarding when they took their seat in Congress and how long they served. Some responses add a few other details.
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Identifier: |
ms2389 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2892 |
Title: |
University of Georgia envelope addressed to S.P. Thurmond
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Creator: |
University of Georgia |
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Dates: |
1900 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one envelope addressed to S.P. Thurmond, Jefferson, Georgia, with an embossed University of Georgia
seal in place of a return address.
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Identifier: |
ms2390 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2894 |
Title: |
Lucy Cobb Institute student letter to her father
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1871 January 2 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, Georgia, January 2, 1871, "Dear Father," signed "Regina," regarding classes
and people Regina has met.
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Identifier: |
ms2392 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2895 |
Title: |
J.G. Walker autograph book
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Creator: |
Walker, John G. |
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Dates: |
1884 |
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The collection consists of the autograph book of J.G.Walker, University of Georgia, Class of 1884. The book contains signatures
and statements of friendship from professors and friends.
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Identifier: |
ms2393 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2896 |
Title: |
Bowden indenture
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Creator: |
Bowden, William |
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Dates: |
1823 April 1 |
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The collection consists of an indenture between William Bowden and Dangerfield Bowden, both of Greene County, Georgia, regarding
a tract of land on Beaverdam Creek, 1823.
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Identifier: |
ms2394 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2897 |
Title: |
Chapman family papers
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Creator: |
Chapman family |
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Dates: |
1818-1926 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of miscellaneous family materials including correspondence, legal records, financial records, indentures
and plats of the Chapman family of Ludowici, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2397 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2898 |
Title: |
Abe Burnley inquest
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Creator: |
Burnley, Abe, -1896 |
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Dates: |
1896 |
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The collection consists of sworn testimonies at the inquest into the death of Abe Burnley, Hancock County, Georgia, 1896.
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Identifier: |
ms2398 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2899 |
Title: |
World War II artifacts
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1866, 1934-1945 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of Third Reich and Nazi tinnies, a Deutsch ist die Saar pin, and medals from World War II dated 1934-1939.
The medals include: a Nazi War Merit Cross, West Wall Medal, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and Sudetenland Medal. The
collection also includes a Bavaria Cross Military Merit Swords Crown Merenti from 1866, NRA Junior Division Pro Marksman 15
foot medals, and Airborne 101st division lapel pin.
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Identifier: |
ms2399 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2900 |
Title: |
Georgia Climatological data sheets
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Creator: |
United States. Weather Bureau |
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Dates: |
1931-1937, 1950s |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two copies of eight climatological summaries created by the United States Department of Commerce,
Weather Bureau during the 1950s. The collection also includes issues of Georgia Climatological Data of U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Weather Bureau from 1931-1935, and two letters from George W. Mindling, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weather
Bureau, Atlanta, Georgia, dated 1937, regarding the Atlantic City meeting of the American Meteorological Society, and the
Federal Writers' Project.
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Identifier: |
ms24 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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