3261 |
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George B. Storer scrapbooks
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Storer, George B. |
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Dates: |
1947-1971 |
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The collection consists of scrapbooks documenting George B. Storer's career in the communications industry containing newspaper
clippings, photographs, some correspondence and memorabilia relating to Fort Industry Company (1947-1953), Storer Broadcasting
Company (1953-1971), and Northeast Airlines (1965-1970).
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Identifier: |
ms2857 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3263 |
Title: |
Elizabeth C. Clark paper on William E. Wilson
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Clark, Elizabeth C. |
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Dates: |
1993 |
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This collection contains a class paper by Elizabeth C. Clark on the photographer William E. Wilson, who worked in the Savannah
area in the late 1800s.
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Identifier: |
ms2859 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3264 |
Title: |
W.P.A. Writer's Project Atlanta photographs
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United States. Works Progress Administration |
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Dates: |
1940 |
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The collection consists of sixty photographs of Atlanta-related scenes, showing buildings, homes, downtown views, parks, sports,
and recreation. Photographs include images of the Atlanta Municipal Airport, City Hall, Emory University, the Gone With The
Wind premier, and Spelman College among others.
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Identifier: |
ms2860 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3265 |
Title: |
W.P.A. Writer's Project photographs of Georgia
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Creator: |
United States. Works Progress Administration |
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Dates: |
1935-1940 |
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The collection consists of photographs of houses, recreation, and sports activities throughout the state of Georgia. Images
of the Slave Quarters at the Hopeton Plantation, the Cowles-Walker House, the Wetter House, the Ficklen Home, and activities
including bowling, checkers, dancing, and football are included.
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Identifier: |
ms2861 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3266 |
Title: |
Ellen Sumner Georgia photographs
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Creator: |
Sumner, Ellen L., -1994 |
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Dates: |
1971 |
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The collection consists of photographs taken in 1971 by Ellen Sumner. Photographs depict houses (interiors and exteriors),
churches, buildings, and statues in Athens, Savannah, Penfield, and Greensboro, Georgia. Photographs taken in Athens portray
Oconee Hill Cemetery, sorority houses (Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Mu), and other houses around
the Milledge Avenue area. Also included is a photograph of Alfred Holbrook, Director of the Georgia Museum of Art (undated).
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Identifier: |
ms2862 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3267 |
Title: |
Sidney Swinney letter to Lord George Townshend
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Creator: |
Swinney, Sidney, 1721 or 2-1783 |
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Dates: |
1768, 1923 |
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The collection consists of a letter written by Sidney Swinney to Lord Townshend dated 8 March 1768 that mentions General Oglethorpe.
There are also two accompanying letters dated 1923 which were between the donor of the Swinney letter, F. C. Winchester of
Sussex, and the State Librarian, Maud B. Cobb.
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Identifier: |
ms2864 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3268 |
Title: |
Georgia Asylum Land Company papers
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Creator: |
Georgia Asylum Land Company |
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Dates: |
1802, 1923 |
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The collection consists of a certificate signed by George Sibbald from the Georgia Asylum Land Company certifying that the
bearer is entitled to one share (200 acres of land) in the company. Payment dates of 1802 through 1810 are mentioned. Also
two accompanying letters dated 1923 between the donor of the certificate, Albert Heusser, and the State Librarian, Maud B.
Cobb.
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Identifier: |
ms2865 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3269 |
Title: |
William McKissak land grant
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Creator: |
Mathews, George, 1739-1812 |
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Dates: |
1795 April 17 |
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The collection consists of a State of Georgia document from Governor George Mathews dated April 17, 1795, granting 1,000 acres
in Montgomery County, Georgia, to William McKissak. A pencilled note later written on the document states: "Probably one of
the fraudulent land grants which disposed of about 7,430,000 acres illegally in 1974. See Report Secy. of State 1910 p. 15-17."
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Identifier: |
ms2866 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3270 |
Title: |
Olive Ann Burns Sparks postcard to Emily B. Calhoun
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Creator: |
Burns, Olive Ann |
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Dates: |
1985 August 30 |
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A postcard from Olive Ann Burn Sparks to Emily Calhoun in Atlanta thanking Ms. Calhoun for writing her about Cold Sassy Tree
and mentions the art of journal writing.
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Identifier: |
ms2867 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3271 |
Title: |
Lachlan McIntosh letter to Jack McIntosh
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Creator: |
McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806 |
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Dates: |
1774 October 1 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Lachlan McIntosh, Darien, Georgia to his son Jack McIntosh in Jamaica giving news
of the McIntosh family in detail, expresses concern over Jack's welfare, and gives advice on how Jack should conduct himself.
Also includes an engraved portrait of Lachlan McIntosh by Hoppner Meyer.
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Identifier: |
ms2868 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3272 |
Title: |
Collection of Georgia images
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1749-1948 |
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The collection consists of printed images of Georgia, the South, the United States, and Africa. Included are pages from various
newspapers and magazines, including "Harper's Weekly," "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper," "Illustrated London News,"
"Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion," and "Collier's Weekly." There are also maps of Georgia. Many of the items concern
the Civil War, such as a picture of Andersonville prison camp and maps of Sherman's campaign in Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms2869 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3273 |
Title: |
Roxane Cotsakis The wing and the thorn typescript
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Creator: |
Cotsakis, Roxane |
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Dates: |
circa 1952 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a typescript titled The wing and the thorn by Roxane Cotsakis. The typescript is inscribed to the
library of the University of Georgia by the author.
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Identifier: |
ms287 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3274 |
Title: |
Mize family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1903-1981 |
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The collection consists of a dis-bound scrapbook dating 1903-1981. The scrapbook pages contain newspaper articles, certificates,
and programs concerning Mize family members (Leila Ritchie, Jessie Julia, Charles, Eloise, Thomas Neal, B.F., Mary Ella, and
Robert Paul Mize) and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service; and genealogical information of Telford, Mize,
Ritchie, and Tuck families. The collection also contains birth announcements and correspondence of Leila Ritchie Mize and
Jessie Julia Mize.
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Identifier: |
ms2870 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3275 |
Title: |
Ballston Spa, New York, Female Seminary book of extracts
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Creator: |
Grant, E. |
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Dates: |
1826-1827 |
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The collection consists of a commonplace book filled with handwritten pages of poetry, recipes, some accounts, and lists of
students at Mr. Booth's Seminary. Different styles of handwriting indicate more than one writer. According to the first page,
the book possibly belonged to E. Grant and was titled "Book of extracts."
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Identifier: |
ms2871 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3276 |
Title: |
W.P.A. Georgia Writers Project life stories
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Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
1939-1940 |
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The collection consists of over 150 oral history interviews. In 1939 and 1940 the W.P.A. workers went to the homes and businesses
of men and women, both black and white, and asked them to tell about their lives and business experiences. The stories were
written down in the words and dialect used. The stories were later edited, which included changing the real names of the persons
mentioned and changing some of the titles. The majority of the persons interviewed lived in the Athens area. Some of those
interviewed remembered the days of slavery and the Civil War. Others discussed their jobs, such as farmer, washwoman, principal,
and insurance agent. All of the transcripts are photocopies.
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Identifier: |
ms2872 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3277 |
Title: |
Pendley-Little Family Civil War correspondence
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1855-1865 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between the Pendley and Little families of Webster and Baker Counties, Georgia.
Pendley correspondents include brothers Samuel and R. F. Pendley and Mary and Elizabeth Pendley (relationship unknown). Civil
War correspondence includes letters from T. Z. Little at Camp Cutts and Camp Forest, Manassas Junction, Virginia (1861) and
Joseph M. Little, Camp Miserable, Orange Court House, Virginia (1861) and Camp Pine Thicket, Virginia (1863). The letters
discuss battles, including fighting at Winchester, and Captain A.S. Cutts of the 11th Georgia Artillery Battalion, Company
A. Letters from the women, including Sarah A. R. Little, reveal their views of the Civil War and their related activities.
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Identifier: |
ms2873 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3278 |
Title: |
Stephens Mitchell family papers
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Creator: |
Mitchell, Stephens, 1896-1983 |
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Dates: |
1903-1974 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of papers of Stephens Mitchell and the Mitchell family which include correspondence; clippings; typescript
manuscripts of Mitchell's writings; genealogical information on the Mitchell, Stephens, and allied families; and photographs
of the Mitchell family including Margaret Mitchell.
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Identifier: |
ms2874 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3279 |
Title: |
State Normal School materials
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1924-1951 |
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The collection consists of two albums 'The Crystal', 1924 and 1927 and a scrapbook orginally belonging to Elizabeth Berry
from Barnesville, Georgia. There are also programs, 2 sesquicentennial badges for UGA alumni day 1951, poem, "Shipmates",
receipts for various fees at school, news photo for senior class UGA 1926 and Normal School for 1926.
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Identifier: |
ms2876 |
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Repository: |
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