3281 |
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Jesse Carl Mullis and Bernice Williams Mullis papers
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Mullis, Jesse Carl, 1890-1944 |
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1918-1965 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from J. Carl Mullis to Bernice Williams while serving in World War I. Mullis writes
from Fort Monroe, Camp Eustis, and Camp Hill, Virginia; and France. Correspondence concerns Mullis's transfers, Mulberry Island,
rumors, camp life, his views of the war, and attacks in Fort Montmorency. The collection also includes correspondence and
newspaper clippings relating to the death of Trafford Williams, a Garrison cap and insignia, and genealogical materials from
1942-1965.
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ms3183 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3282 |
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Annie R. Disosway family papers
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Disosway family |
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Dates: |
1822-1940 |
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The collection consists of papers of Annie Disosway, her relatives and descendants. Correspondence is addressed to Annie in
New York City; and Kingsland Coffyn in Maine, New Hamphsire, and New York City. A letter to Annie Disosway from "R." in Olney,
Maryland, describes in detail the Confederate troops coming to the family home. Diaries kept by Annie Disosway describe her
move to New York, attendance at female seminary, and her family; contain her thoughts on the American Civil War; and describe
her brother's enlistment in the First New York Mounted Rifles, his serious illness, and her travels to the camp of the Lincoln
Cavalry (Camp Meigs) to care for him. A third diary kept by Annie contains reminiscences of past Christmas seasons. A fourth
diary kept by Louise Disosway describes various family matters. Further writings include a school composition book of Winnona
Adams, a handwritten newsletter edited by Louise Adams, and lessons and lecture notes written by Annie Disosway Adams regarding
mental healing, the Iliad, French history, and her husband's death. The collection also includes wills of Achsah Wilkins,
Cornelius Ryerss Disosway, and Israel Disosway; and the Commission of Cornelius R. Disosway, Chaplain of 10th Regiment.
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ms3184 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3283 |
Title: |
Jury Family papers
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Jury family |
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Dates: |
1902-1945 |
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The collection consists of manuscript letters documenting much of the lives of Annis Cowl Jury and her husband, Frank T. Jury
following their emigration from Great Britain to Stockton, California. Many letters that Annis wrote from England detail her
own and her daughters' time abroad. Many letters from Mae and Ethel (daughters) add different stories from the perspective
of American teenagers visiting their parents' old country.
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Identifier: |
ms3185 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3284 |
Title: |
Carl Isaacs papers
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Isaacs, Carl, 1953- |
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Dates: |
1973-2002 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, court documents, and clippings related to Dr. Wilkes' appellate work for Carl Isaacs
and George Dungee in the Alday family murder case. The correspondence is primarily between Carl Isaacs, Donald E. Wilkes,
Jr., and Christopher Hamilton. Court documents include petitions, habeas corpus applications, subpoenas, and motions. Press
materials document the proceedings from the pretrial period until after conviction. A poster about the Alday family murders
from a special series in the Atlanta Journal and two t-shirts with pro-electric chair messages are also included.
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ms3187 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3285 |
Title: |
Saint James Farmers Club No. 1 (Clarke County, Ga.) photograph
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1910 |
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The collection consists of one large photograph mounted on cardboard, circa 1900-1910. The photograph depicts mainly African
American men in business attire with a sign for St. James Farmers Club No. 1 of Clarke County, Georgia.
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ms3188 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3286 |
Title: |
Byron Ashley Parker papers
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Creator: |
Sellers, Bettie M. |
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Dates: |
1986-2001 |
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The collection consists of correspondence between Byron Ashley Parker and Bettie M. Sellers from 1986-2001. Further correspondents
include Byron's parents and Karen Hall. The collection also includes poems written by Byron Parker, photographs of Parker
with family and friends, newspaper clipping about executions in Georgia and Parker's execution, and miscellaneous documents
from Parker's legal appeal (some photocopies of original records) and memorial services.
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Identifier: |
ms3189 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3287 |
Title: |
Merritt B. Pound partial thesis The Public Career of Benjamin Hawkins
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Creator: |
Pound, Merritt B. (Merritt Bloodworth), 1898-1970 |
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Dates: |
circa 1939 |
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The collection consists of two copies of a partial typescript (cover, table of contents, and pages 1-41) of Merritt B. Pound's
thesis titled The Public Career of Benjamin Hawkins. The thesis was submitted to faculty of the University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill in 1939 and centers on Benjamin Hawkins and Georgia history.
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Identifier: |
ms319 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3288 |
Title: |
George Horkan family letters
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Horkan family |
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Dates: |
1893-1908 |
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The collection consists of correspondence written to George A. Horkan from family members in Georgia, Texas, California, the
Yukon, and Ireland, from 1893-1908. Correspondence from J.F. Horkan mainly describe Horkan's business dealings. Correspondence
from William Horkan describe his business attempts and wanderings. Correspondence from P.D. Horkan, on P.D. Horkan and Co.
Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Augusta, Georgia letterhead, contain news of family and business matters. Correspondence from
Horkan's mother, sister, and niece relay family news. The letter dated Swinford, December 30, 1896, "My dear son, George,"
signed "From your fond and dying mother, Margreat Horkan," was written from Margreat's deathbed, and includes a note from
Horkan's sister, Mary.
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Identifier: |
ms3190 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3289 |
Title: |
Jasper County (Ga.) ledger
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1932-1936 |
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The collection consists of a Depression-era grocery store ledger recording monthly accounts of various individuals from Jasper
County, Georgia. Also included in the ledger is information regarding the Jasper County Relief Administration.
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Identifier: |
ms3191 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3290 |
Title: |
John Parnell Bondurant papers
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Bondurant, John P. (John Parnell), 1907- |
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Dates: |
1882-2002 |
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The collection consists of personal papers including materials from World War II used in his book, History of the 54th Air
Service Group and the BIVA. Another book, History of the First Methodist Church, Athens, includes extensive biographical information
of trustees and members of the church and there is some information about long time friends, UGA Dean William Tate and writer
Wylly Folk St. John. Other materials include cash books and records from the R. L. Moss estate and minutes and cash book for
Georgia Flow and Foundry Co., Inc., 1910-1931, which E. J. and John Boundurant were part of during this period.
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Identifier: |
ms3192 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3291 |
Title: |
Tracy Lee Housel papers
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Creator: |
Burden, Jan |
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Dates: |
2001-2002 |
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The collection consists of clippings and correspondence between Jan Burden and Georgia Death Row inmate Tracy Housel from
2000 to 2002.
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Identifier: |
ms3193 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3292 |
Title: |
Hospitals designed by Gregson & Associates, Architects, Atlanta, Georgia
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Creator: |
Gregson & Associates, Architects (Atlanta, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1965 |
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The collection consists of two volumes entitled Hospitals designed by Gregson & Associates, Architects, Atlanta, Georgia.
Volumes contain photographs of hospitals in Georgia, mostly Atlanta and Augusta. Some hospitals included are Eugene Talmadge
Memorial Hospital, Augusta, Georgia; Cobb Memorial Hospital, Austell, Georgia; and Georgia Mental Health Center, Atlanta,
Georgia. There are also a few photographs of Hartselle Hospital, in Alabama; and Veterans Administration Hospital in San Juan,
Puerto Rico. Volume 2 contains the history of Gregson & Associates, and definitions of architectural lingo. Photographs are
in color and include external and internal views.
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Identifier: |
ms3194 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3293 |
Title: |
John Jasper Methvin autobiography (photocopy)
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Methvin, J. J. |
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Dates: |
1969-1978 |
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The collection consists of one typescript copy of the autobiography of John Jasper Methvin (undated). Also included are explanatory
letters from Marvin Methvin to Betty Methvin Resnick (dated 1969 and 1978), and a photocopy of Hotch-Potch by Rev. J. J. Methvin.
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Identifier: |
ms3195 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3294 |
Title: |
Mary Ann Coleman papers
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Coleman, Mary Ann |
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Dates: |
1938-2003 |
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The collection consists of journals, correspondence, photographs, poetry, prose, office files, publications, A/V, and artifacts
dated from 1938 to 2003. The bulk of the collection is Mrs. Coleman's poetry worksheets, publications and office files related
to her career as a poet, writer, and teacher. Also included are items from her personal life such as journals, and correspondence
from family and friends.
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Identifier: |
ms3196 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3295 |
Title: |
Louis Schmier Chant of Ages; Cry of Cotton transcript
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Creator: |
Schmier, Louis, 1940- |
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Dates: |
1998-2013 |
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The collection consists of one unpublished manuscript entitled Chant of Ages, Cry of Cotton: the Biography of a South Georgia
Jewish Community, 1865-1908, by Louis Schmier.
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Identifier: |
ms3197 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3296 |
Title: |
Thirza McDonald Brooks manuscripts
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Brooks, Thirza McDonald |
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Dates: |
1996-2001 |
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The collection consists of three typewritten documents by Thirza McDonald Brooks: All-day-dinner-and-meeting-on-the-ground,
the story of her experiences growing up in the family of a circuit-riding minister before World War I; Full Circle, an autobiographical
reminiscense of her life. The collection contains two copies of Full Circle.
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Identifier: |
ms3198 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3297 |
Title: |
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Georgia records
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Grand Lodge of Georgia |
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Dates: |
1902-1917 |
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The collection consists of the records of the Grand Lodge of Georgia of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1902-1917
(with gaps). The bulk of the collection is comprised of the correspondence of Grand Masters John W. Bennett (1904-1905), T.H.
Robertson (1905-1906), B.B. McCowen (1906-1907), and James Howard Dozier (1907-1908). The correspondence pertains to the daily
business of the Lodge including financial matters, elections, the establishment and dissolution of local lodges, and its relationship
with the Rebekah Assembly (the women's branches). The collection also contains some printed material (1902-1917, with gaps)
including proceedings, constitutions, and bylaws of various Georgia lodges.
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Identifier: |
ms32 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3298 |
Title: |
Aileen Wells Parks Davy Crockett: Young Rifleman
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Parks, Aileen Wells |
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Dates: |
circa 1949 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two typewritten manuscripts for Aileen Wells Parks' children's book titled Davy Crockett: Young
Rifleman. Manuscripts include handwritten notations and corrections, and the second has been bound with an additional cover
page.
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Identifier: |
ms320 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3299 |
Title: |
Champion letter to Governor George Troup
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1827 June 18 |
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One letter from Champion to Georgia Governor George Michael Troup expressing Champion's displeasure of "Ashayer's" paper "Roads
and Canals," which argues that roads have various advantages over a canal system. In the letter Champion states his preference
for a canal system connecting the Southern states, though this system which was never adopted. Accompanying the letter is
a hand drawn map of a proposed railway from Savannah and Macon to the Western States.
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Identifier: |
ms3200 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3300 |
Title: |
Pioneer Reel Company No. 5 photograph
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1885 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a photograph depicting members of the Pioneer Reel Company No. 5 standing at the side of the First
Baptist Church which at the time stood at the corner of Washington Street and College Avenue in Athens, Georgia. Names of
the firefighters are listed below the photograph.
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Identifier: |
ms3202 |
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Hargrett Library |
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