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3261 Title:   W.P.A. Writer's Project photographs of Georgia  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   United States. Works Progress Administration  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2861  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3262 Title:   Ellen Sumner Georgia photographs  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Sumner, Ellen L., -1994  
  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).
  
  Identifier:   ms2862  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3263 Title:   Sidney Swinney letter to Lord George Townshend  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Swinney, Sidney, 1721 or 2-1783  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2864  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3264 Title:   Georgia Asylum Land Company papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Georgia Asylum Land Company  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2865  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3265 Title:   William McKissak land grant  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Mathews, George, 1739-1812  
  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."
  
  Identifier:   ms2866  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3266 Title:   Olive Ann Burns Sparks postcard to Emily B. Calhoun  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Burns, Olive Ann  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2867  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3267 Title:   Lachlan McIntosh letter to Jack McIntosh  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2868  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3268 Title:   Collection of Georgia images  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   1749-1948  
  Contents:  
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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2869  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3269 Title:   Roxane Cotsakis The wing and the thorn typescript  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Cotsakis, Roxane  
  Dates:   circa 1952  
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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.
  
  Identifier:   ms287  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3270 Title:   Mize family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2870  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3271 Title:   Ballston Spa, New York, Female Seminary book of extracts  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Grant, E.  
  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."
  
  Identifier:   ms2871  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3272 Title:   W.P.A. Georgia Writers Project life stories  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Hargrett Library  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2872  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3273 Title:   Pendley-Little Family Civil War correspondence  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2873  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3274 Title:   Stephens Mitchell family papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Mitchell, Stephens, 1896-1983  
  Dates:   1903-1974  
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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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2874  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3275 Title:   State Normal School materials  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  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.
  
  Identifier:   ms2876  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3276 Title:   Eric C. Williamson memoir - My Life in the Armed Forces During World War II  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Williamson, Eric C.  
  Dates:   1944-1945  
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A printed copy of memoirs from Eric C. Williamson's experiences in World War II. He discusses his travels from Fort McPherson, Georgia to France and beyond during 1944-1945.
  
  Identifier:   ms2877  
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3277 Title:   Barfield family collection  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Barfield, Richard Lee, 1836-1912  
  Dates:   1822-1929  
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The major portion of the Barfield Family Collection is three letterbooks filled with the letters of R. Lee Barfield and written while he was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. The letters were all written to his wife Maggie in Henderson, Georgia. Many of the letters are in poor condition, but a typescript is included of the legible letters. As he moved through North Carolina and Virginia, Barfield described such topics as a prison camp; the health of himself and others; the execution of a deserter; Negro troops; the supplies of food, horses, and arms; his company's skirmishes; and other war news. He continued to be optimistic that the war would soon be over. Also in the collection are various legal documents, deeds, promissory notes, accounts, and receipts. Many of these are from the area of Bibb county, Georgia, and the name of Tillmon Barnett is often mentioned. The Southern Side, a book about Andersonville prison, is included. From a later time period are a 1918 Macon News newspaper, a 1921 Athens Banner newspaper, and a 1929 letter to Mrs. M. B. Medlock of Macon.
  
  Identifier:   ms2878  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3278 Title:   Ann E. Lewis papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Lewis, Ann E., 1903-1997  
  Dates:   1924-1990  
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The collection consists of correspondence, business papers, photographs, articles, scrapbooks, and newspapers all relating to her extensive career. The papers document her career as editor of the Georgia Magazine (1957-1971) and Georgia Life (1974-1980) and her involvement in the Atlanta Branch of National League of American Pen Women, Atlanta Writer's Club, and other civic and historical organizations.
  
  Identifier:   ms2879  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3279 Title:   Marvin Colquitt Davis World War II papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Davis, Marvin Colquitt  
  Dates:   1944-1945  
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The collection consists of photographs of Marvin Davis, three V-Mails, and accounts of some of his experiences. The V-mail includes Mother's Day and Easter cards and note to his parents to say that he is well.
  
  Identifier:   ms2880  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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3280 Title:   Music ephemera of Athens, Georgia  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Unknown  
  Dates:   1987-1989  
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The collection consists of posters advertising various music groups, bands, and music events in Athens, Georgia during the years 1987-1989. These groups performed at such places as the 40 Watt Club, Rockfish Palace, Uptown Lounge, Downstairs Cafe, University of Georgia Legion Field, and the Tate Center. There are also several postcards to the Red and Black staff from different music groups.
  
  Identifier:   ms2881  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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