| 3221 |
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Hovie Lister collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1940-2002 |
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The collection consists of a typewritten letter addressed to Hovie, from Elmo Ellis of WBS Radio, regarding a videocassette
of the Statesmen Quartet. The collection also includes biographical information, photographs portraying Lister and members
of the Sensational Statesmen, and two issue of Singing News containing articles regarding Lister and the Statesmen.
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ms3123 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3222 |
Title: |
Joshua Breyfogle family papers
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Breyfogle family |
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Dates: |
1860-1910 |
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The collection consists of two items relating to the Breyfogle family and their experiences fighting in the Civil War: a diary
of M. J. Breyfogle from 1864, detailing marching in Scottsboro, Alabama, Dalton, Tunnel Hill, Lafayette, and Henry County,
Georgia, describing weather, positions, battles, and skirmishes; a typescript copy of an original letter, dated March 27,
1903, written by J. D. Breyfogle to his sons, detailing battles in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia. The collection also
includes a typed genealogy of the Breyfogle family, and six family photographs.
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Identifier: |
ms3124 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3223 |
Title: |
William H. Foster papers
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Foster, William H., 1836?- |
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Dates: |
1864-1865 |
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The collection consists of eight documents relating to William H. Foster's military service in Savannah, Georgia in 1865.
Papers include an order to appear in court for the trial of Private William Luby, order appointing Foster as Ambulance Officer,
Quartermaster's Return, special order granting leave of absence, request for ambulances, and discharge certificate. Also included
in the collection is a handwritten copy of an Act of Congress to establish a uniform system of ambulances in the Armies of
the United States (1864).
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Identifier: |
ms3125 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3224 |
Title: |
Daniel C. Gilman letter to Henry L. Abbot
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Creator: |
Gilman, Daniel Coit, 1831-1908 |
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Dates: |
1896 |
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The collection consists of one handwritten letter on North East Harbor, Me. letterhead: undated, "Dear General Abbot," signed
"D. C. Gilman." Gilman states that he is Commissioner of Juries for the Atlanta (Georgia) Exhibition and asks Abbot to be
one of the select jury to judge the exhibits.
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Identifier: |
ms3126 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3225 |
Title: |
Horatio J. David family papers
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Creator: |
David family |
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Dates: |
1852-1868, 1949 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Horatio to his mother in 1864. He writes from "Camp 16th GA Regt." near "Gaines
Farm," Petersburg, and near "Chesterfield Heights," Virginia; about his battles and wounds. Further letters are signed "S.
B. David," and "Alice," and concern Dr. Bell's buggy, and the deaths of Simeon David and Daisie David. The collection also
includes a newspaper article (preservation copy) regarding the Thirza David Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy,
family histories concerning Thirza Bowen David and her activities during the Civil War, and a bullet with a handwritten note
that reads: "This is the bullet that caused the loss of H. J. David's eye in the War between the States, in the Battle of
Front Royal on August 16, 1864."
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Identifier: |
ms3127 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3226 |
Title: |
Steve White family papers
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Creator: |
White ((Family : Marietta, Ga.)) |
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Dates: |
1915-1935 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between the White family, dating 1915-1935. The bulk of the correspondence (1918-1919)
is written by Steve to his family while he is serving in Selles-sur-Cher, France with Machine Gun Replacement Company #1.
He writes about boys being mustered out, how his unit was attached to the 41st division, but no longer is, where he is stationed,
and Replacement Companies that are being transferred into different divisions. Correspondence in April 1919 are written in
Army Hospital 26 in France, and the hospital in Nantes, France; White writes about his condition and going in front of the
surgeons and S.C.D. Board. Further correspondences are written to Daisy White from soldiers stationed in France, and aboard
U.S.S. Cobb in Norfolk, Virginia, regarding feelings soldiers have for Daisy and the war, and replacement regiments. Three
letters are addressed to Ethelene Clay in Rome, Georgia, from Arthur C. Rollins. Rollins' writes from Massachusetts and Boothbay,
Maine. The collection also includes newspaper clippings (preservation copies), and a picture of flags of the allies in World
War I.
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Identifier: |
ms3128 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3227 |
Title: |
Francis Bickett letters to Isabella Bickett
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Creator: |
Bickett, Francis |
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Dates: |
1861-1865 |
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The collection consists of correspondence written by Francis Bickett to his wife Isabella, March 1861-New Year 1865. Correspondences
are dated St. Martin and Camp Dennison, Ohio; Virginia, Vicksburg and Camp Sherman, Mississippi; Larkinsville, Alabama; Cleveland,
Tennessee; and East Point, Vining's Station, and Savannah, Georgia. Bickett describes marches, battles, rumors, positions,
campaigns, and "a blockade runner that came into port." Excerpt from a letter dated February 8, 1864: "I will not build battles
in the air."
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Identifier: |
ms3129 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3229 |
Title: |
Fruitland Nurseries notebooks
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Creator: |
Berckmans, Prosper Jules Alphonse |
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Dates: |
1861-1915 |
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The collection consists of two notebooks kept by Prosper Jules Alphonse Berckmans of Fruitland Nurseries (Augusta, Georgia)
from 1861-1915. Volume 1 contains drawings of grapes and grape leaves, some partly in watercolor; for some varieties, handwritten
notes identify southern growers as Berckmans' source, including Dr. A.P. Wylie, G. Speth, J.A. Rion, and Dr. S.J. Kenworthy.
The volume also includes newspaper clippings and letters from other growers. Volume 2 includes drawings of peaches, apples,
pears, plums, oranges, tangerines, strawberries and pecans; and clippings, advertisements for nurseries, and letters from
growers.
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Identifier: |
ms3130 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3230 |
Title: |
John Holliman papers
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Creator: |
Holliman, John, 1948-1998 |
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Dates: |
1981-1998 |
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The collection consists of notes and research papers of John Holliman, written in his capacity as journalist and reporter
for CNN. Some of the topics covered are NASA, asteroids, Ronald Reagan, and Three Mile Island.
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Identifier: |
ms3131 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3231 |
Title: |
Atlanta restaurant and market photographs
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1949 |
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The collection consists of twenty-two 8" x 10" black and white photographs of restaurants and grocery stores, including McMichael's
Market, Peachtree Pantries, and Poinsetta Fine Foods, in the Atlanta area. Most are interior views and many of them show customers
or employees. Three photographers' stamps appear: Apostolu and Kile, Carl Dixon, and Associated Photographers.
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Identifier: |
ms3132 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3232 |
Title: |
Records of the Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women
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American Association of University Women. Athens Branch |
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Dates: |
1967-2001 |
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The collection consists of files on the International Federation of University Women, national AAUW, state AAUW and its bylaws,
legislative programs, and the Athens branch. Included are the Athens Branch's history, presidents' and treasurers' reports,
minutes, newsletters, bylaws, yearbooks, awards, information on the Educational Foundation, various funds, membership, and
a scrapbook dated 1983-2001. Also included are several AAUW journals.
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Identifier: |
ms3133 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3233 |
Title: |
Photograph of three African American children
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Creator: |
W. T. Arnold (Atlanta, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1900 |
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The collection consists of one photograph portraying three African American children with a quilt as a backdrop. Image measures
approximately 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" and is mounted on cardboard.
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Identifier: |
ms3135 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3234 |
Title: |
Dewar family scrapbook
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Creator: |
Dewar family |
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Dates: |
1896-1917 |
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The collection consists of a scrapbook with newspaper clippings, letters, and memorabilia of Harry Dewar, Roger Dewar, the
Blue Ridge Marble Company, and the town of Nelson, Georgia (Pickens County). The scrapbook also contains several photographs
depicting sporting events, buildings, and men, women, children, and dogs.
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Identifier: |
ms3136 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3235 |
Title: |
Moina Belle Michael papers
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Creator: |
Michael, Moina Belle, 1869-1944 |
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Dates: |
1918-1940 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, booklets, and news clippings regarding the establishment of the poppy as a memorial
flower. Some correspondents include Mary B. Poppenheim, Mde. E. Guerin of the American & French Child's League, American Legion,
Disabled American Veterans, and Charles M. Gallienne, Jr. Also included is a page of the 1948 Moina Michael stamp and a typescript
titled The Miracle Flower.
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Identifier: |
ms3137 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3236 |
Title: |
Bernice McCullar Mountain story typescript
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Creator: |
McCullar, Bernice |
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Dates: |
1963 |
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The collection consists of a dis-bound typescript titled Mountain Story:A Report on Present and Potential Tourist Attractions
in 12 Georgia Counties in the Northeast Mountain Area and Outside this Area but within 150 miles of Robertstown and The History,
Legend, Folklore Connected with Them, by Bernice McCullar, dated January 1963. The Georgia counties referred to in the typescript
include Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Stephens, Union, and White.
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Identifier: |
ms3139 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3237 |
Title: |
Celestine Sibley Peachtree Street, U.S.A. final galley proof
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Creator: |
Sibley, Celestine |
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Dates: |
after 1960 |
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The collection consists of one final galley proof of Peachtree Street, U.S.A.: an affectionate portrait of Atlanta, by Celestine
Sibley, published by Doubleday & Co., New York, copyright 1963.
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Identifier: |
ms314 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3238 |
Title: |
Arthur J. Fielder World War I photographs
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Creator: |
Fielder, Arthur J. |
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Dates: |
1917-1918 |
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The collection consists of two photographs of Camp Wheeler, Macon, Georgia. One photograph portrays a view of Camp Wheeler;
the second portrays members of the Medical Detachment and Band of the 106th Engineers, 31st Division. The collection also
includes a poster (copyright 1917) with the caption: Roll of Honor, Service in the World War Roster, Company "E," 106th Engineer
Regiment, Thirty-First Division, Camp Wheeler, Georgia, February 12, 1918. The poster contains a list of members, and ranks,
and images depicting unit members in various military activities.
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Identifier: |
ms3140 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3239 |
Title: |
Laura McManus collection of Laurel Falls Camp memories
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Creator: |
McManus, Laura |
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Dates: |
1925-1966 |
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The collection consists of photograph albums, clippings, printed material, and essays collected and constructed by Laura McManus,
pertaining to Laurel Falls Camp and Lillian Smith, from 1925-1966. Photographs (several of which are annotated and dated)
depict campers and counselors; and a scrapbook made in the craft shop at Laurel Falls, contains drawings of leaves and photographs
portraying campers participating in camp activities, such as dances, archery, performances, and cabin life. Of special interest
is I, Laura, a booklet made by McManus upon her return to Camp in 1950, containing photographs from her time at Camp Laurel
in 1935. The collection also includes a journal article by Lillian Smith, and issues of The North Georgia Review and Pseudopodia
(both edited by Smith).
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Identifier: |
ms3142 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 3240 |
Title: |
Conrad Aiken letter to Wesley Hartley
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Creator: |
Aiken, Conrad, 1889-1973 |
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Dates: |
1957 August 5 |
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The collection consists of one typed letter from Conrad Aiken to Wesley Hartley, an educator in Los Angeles, California, in
which Aikens briefly discusses his opinion regarding the importance of the educational experience.
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ms3143 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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