3261 |
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Andrew J. Taft family papers
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Taft family |
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Dates: |
1862-1902 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Andrew J. Taft to his family in Whitehall, New York while he was a soldier.
His regiment was first to enter Atlanta, and Taft describes fortifications around the city, the houses with bullet holes,
and foraging expeditions after the battle. Letters discuss details of battles, officers, fellow soldiers, and camp life. Also
included in the collection are a carte de visite of Andrew Taft in his uniform, his watch fob, and 2 ribbons from the Grand
Army of the Republic (GAR).
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ms3162 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3262 |
Title: |
Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown
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Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 |
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Dates: |
1885 January 8-April 2 |
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The collection consists of letters written to Joseph Emerson Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most
of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include
U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry
H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.
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ms3163 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3263 |
Title: |
Woman's Missionary Society of the Lexington Methodist Church (Lexington, Ga.) minutes
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Lexington United Methodist Church (Lexington, Ga.). Woman's Missionary Society |
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Dates: |
1929-1939 |
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The collection consists of a ledger of handwritten minutes of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Lexington Methodist Church
in Lexington, Georgia. Minutes contain the names of members, officers and visitors; location of the meetings; refreshments
served; and details of songs, scripture, prayer and bible study during the meetings. Business topics discussed during the
meetings include repair of the parsonage, beautification of the church grounds, support for missionaries in other countries,
collection of dues, and contributions to charities.
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ms3164 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3264 |
Title: |
United States Quartermaster Corps reports
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United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps |
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Dates: |
1873-1880 |
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The collection consists of various quartermaster reports dated 1873-1880 in Georgia. Reports include: Roll of enlisted men
employed on extra duty; Quarterly return of quartermaster stores; Report of horses, mules and oxen; Return of officers doing
duty in Quartermaster Department; and Personal reports to the Chief Quartermaster, Department of the South, Newport Barracks,
Kentucky. Several items are related to the repair of the steam launch "Pulaski."
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Identifier: |
ms3165 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3265 |
Title: |
Sophronia Mann Lofton papers
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Lofton, Sophronia Mann, 1849-1930 |
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Dates: |
1886-1930 |
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The collection consists of Sophronia Mann Lofton's writings, which include essays, articles, stories, and poetry. Also included
are four letters (photocopies) and an article written by her mother-in-law, Ann E. Lofton. The letters are addressed to Ann
Lofton's nieces and nephews.
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Identifier: |
ms3166 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3266 |
Title: |
Retrieved stolen art collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1981 |
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The collection consists of original art prints from French artists including Bracquemond, Buhot, Legros, Lepère and Prud'hon.
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Identifier: |
ms3167 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3267 |
Title: |
Ernest Bloch photographs
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Creator: |
Hess, Valentine |
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Dates: |
1949 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of three photographs of Ernest Bloch and his family in Maloja, Switzerland. Photographs were taken
by Valentine Hess in 1949.
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Identifier: |
ms3168 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3268 |
Title: |
British Film Institute National Film Theatre programs
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British Film Institute |
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Dates: |
1957-1988 |
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The collection consists of schedules for screenings at the British Film Institute's National Film Theatre, National Film Theatre
programs and announcements, other BFI publications, inluding programs for the annual London Film Festival, as well as other
film publications, schedules and announcements.
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Identifier: |
ms3169 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3270 |
Title: |
Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative records
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Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative |
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Dates: |
1998 |
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The collection consists of presentations given to the board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative (MATI) in
1998, as well as press releases and background information. Topics addressed include creating a highly informed community;
recommending a regional transit authority; and employer initiatives to help reduce traffic congestion. The MATI board's final
recommendations are also included.
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Identifier: |
ms3170 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3271 |
Title: |
Metro Atlanta Clean Water Initiative records
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Metro Atlanta Clean Water Initiative |
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Dates: |
1999-2001 |
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The collection consists of drafts and presentation materials used throughout 2001 Initiative meetings. Several versions of
the drafts contain hand-written notes. Materials cover a variety of topics, from the quality and sources of water in the Metro
Atlanta area, to plan implementation techniques. Also included is the Final Report of the Clean Water Initiative. There is
also material pertaining to Senate bill 130, which the Clean Water Initiative succeeded in passing in 2001. A VHS tape labeled
"Clean Water Initiative (Local Coverage)" is available through the Walter J. Brown Media Library.
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Identifier: |
ms3171 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3272 |
Title: |
McIntosh and Menawa prints
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J. T. Bowen (Philadelphia, PA) |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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The collection consists of two McKenney and Hall color prints reproduced and published by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia, PA. The
prints, undated, are "Me-Na-Wa, a Creek warrior," and "McIntosh, a Creek chief."
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Identifier: |
ms3172 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3273 |
Title: |
United States Army Colored Infantry Troops, 137th Regiment, Company D, records
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United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 137th (1864-1867). Company D |
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Dates: |
1865 |
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The collection consists of muster rolls, returns, invoices, and lists of clothing and equipage rendered to Company D, 137th
United States Army Colored Infantry Troops, under Captain Charles Hankins and Colonel Martin R. Archer, while stationed in
Macon, Georgia, from 1865.
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Identifier: |
ms3173 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3274 |
Title: |
Cherry Laurel Garden Club collection
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Cherry Laurel Garden Club |
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Dates: |
1933-2002 |
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The collection consists of lists of members and officers, newsletters, correspondence, president's files, minutes , club finances,
a working manuscript for the 50th Anniversary Club History, correspondence, photographs from the Christmas party in 1989,
newspaper clippings, notes, poetry, photographs from 1978, bank statements, and two scrapbooks from the Cherry Laurel Garden
Club. Also included are four scrapbooks from the Marietta Garden Club.
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Identifier: |
ms3175 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3275 |
Title: |
Wayne Browning diary (typescript)
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Creator: |
Browning, Wayne |
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Dates: |
1942-1946 |
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The collection consists of a typescript of Wayne Browning's diary dated 1942-1944. Browning writes about his time in Europe
and Africa during World War II. Also included is a photograph of Browning in his Army uniform, dated 1946.
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Identifier: |
ms3176 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3276 |
Title: |
Nonie Scott collection
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Creator: |
Scott, Nonie |
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Dates: |
1917-1971 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of letters written to Nonie Scott from her children. Also included are some printed material, receipts,
and a school report card.
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Identifier: |
ms3177 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3277 |
Title: |
John M. Phillips family papers
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Phillips family |
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Dates: |
1857-1949 |
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The collection consists of photographs, correspondence, financial papers, diaries, deeds, genealogies, certificates, and other
materials related to John M. Phillips, the Phillips family, the Acree family, and the Isbell family.
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Identifier: |
ms3178 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3278 |
Title: |
John Early and Esther Bowers Verner papers
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Verner, John Early |
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Dates: |
1920-1970 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of letters, newspaper articles, photographs and examples of the poetry relating to the career of Judge
Verner. Also included are research materials and writings from Esther and John, plus photographs, newspaper clippings, county
records and related materials, about the families of Verner, Arrendall, Bond, and Bowers. Large black-and-white photographs
of John Harris Bowers (1836-1909) and wife Elizabeth Rice Bowers (1840-1881), parents of Aaron Newton Bowers and grandparents
of Esther Bowers Verner. Certificate of Esther Virginia Bowers graduation from Atlanta Conservatory of Music, 1919. Decatur
Bar Association photographs, 1961-1962.
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Identifier: |
ms3180 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3279 |
Title: |
Williford Genealogy collection
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of manuscripts, clippings, pamphlets and reserach notes on the subjects of history and genealogy.
Additionally, there are invitations, family letters, memoirs, diaries, programs, family pictures, photograph albums, and scrapbooks.
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Identifier: |
ms3181 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3280 |
Title: |
Anna Sosenko collection
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Creator: |
Sosenko, Anna |
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Dates: |
1928-1988 |
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Contents: |
The collection, compiled by Anna Sosenko, consists of printed theater material that includes programs, posters, magazines,
and handbills for performances in various theaters. The bulk of the material pertains to theater in the United States, mainly
New York. Numerous issues of Playbill are included (1935-1988).
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Identifier: |
ms3182 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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