| 3541 |
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Laura McManus collection of Laurel Falls Camp memories
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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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ms3142 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3542 |
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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Hargrett Library |
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| 3543 |
Title: |
Moses L. Barron letter to Alexander Hamilton Stephens
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Creator: |
Barron, Moses L. |
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Dates: |
1834 June 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated Athens, June 30, 1834, to Alexander H. Stephens in Crawfordville, Georgia, signed
M. L. Barron. Barron, a student at the University of Georgia, writes of other students, college president Dr. Alonzo Church,
and the sectarian difficulties plaguing the college. The last portion of the letter is dated July 2, after Barron has graduated.
He writes, "The scene has very much changed (...) I retract most of what I have said in the first part of this letter."
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ms3144 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3544 |
Title: |
Mary Tisdale Bond albums
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Creator: |
Bond, Mary Tisdale |
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Dates: |
1823-1886 |
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The collection consists of two albums of handwritten poetry, acrostics and some diary notations written by Mary Tisdale Bond.
One of the albums includes some friendship poems and drawings of flowers. The first page of that album states "January 1823
- written at Turkey Creek, Wilkinson County, Geo. our first home after marriage..." Also mentioned are moves to Mississippi
and Arkansas (Warren and Pine Bluff).
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ms3145 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3545 |
Title: |
James Bryan security bond
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1781 August 30 |
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The collection consists of one security bond dated August 30, 1781, for five thousand pounds sterling. The bond is signed
by James Bryan (treasurer), Samuel Stirk, Joseph Woodruff, Charles Odingsells, and the Governor of Georgia Nathan Brownson.
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ms3146 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3546 |
Title: |
Governor Rufus Bullock letter to William Stewart
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Creator: |
Bullock, Rufus B. (Rufus Brown), 1834-1907 |
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Dates: |
1871 January 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Atlanta, Georgia, January 30, 1871, to William Stewart, U.S. Senator, from [Governor]
Bullock. Bullock thanks Stewart for his report on "our senatorial question" and calls him a "true friend."
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ms3147 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3547 |
Title: |
W.W. Fisher letters to Thomas J. Winkler
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Fisher, W. W. |
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Dates: |
1867 |
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The collection consists of three letters from W.W. Fisher to his cousin, Thomas J. Winkler. The first letter describes the
University, his courses, and plans for the future, the second letter addresses an invitation Fisher received to teach at Winkler's
school in White, Georgia, a third letter discusses tickets and a toothache.
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ms3148 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3548 |
Title: |
David Guinter land memorial
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1762 November 16 |
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The collection consists of a land owners' memorial (land deed) for David Guinter dated November 16, 1762. The land was originally
granted to Guinter by King George III of England on September 7, 1762 and consisted of 400 acres in Christ Church Parish.
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Identifier: |
ms3149 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3550 |
Title: |
Colgan family letters
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Colgan, William B. |
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Dates: |
1942-1946 |
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The collection consists of letters written by brothers Bill and Jack Colgan to their family in Waycross, Georgia, 1942-1946.
The majority of the letters (written by Bill) are addressed to Mrs. W. W. Phillips, and begin in San Antonio, Texas where
Bill was in pre-flight school. Bill mentions schooling, physical training, meals, sports, entertainment, types of planes,
and the details of his daily life as a soldier. A letter dated May 17, 1945 gives some information about his career as a fighter-bomber
pilot in the 79th Fighter Group, 87th Squadron and the 86th Fighter Group, 525th Fighter Squadron, and ends the letter with
"P.S. Only 3 of the 1000 guys made it." Jack Colgan wrote from Fort McPherson (Atlanta, GA) and Abilene, Texas.
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ms3150 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3551 |
Title: |
First Presbyterian Church (Athens, Ga.) records
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First Presbyterian Church (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1907-1997 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and records of First Presbyterian Church, Athens, Georgia, from 1907-1997.
Several letters are from members of the armed forces, their families, chaplains and pastors during World War II. Photographs
depict missionaries, church members, and the church building. Church records include inventories, bulletins, various resolutions
and memorials.
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ms3151 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3552 |
Title: |
Old Athens Cemetery Foundation, Inc. papers
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Creator: |
Old Athens Cemetery Foundation, Inc. |
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Dates: |
1980-2002 |
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The collection consists of the papers of the Foundation including minutes; members lists; publications; incorporations and
agreements; photos and slides; newspaper clippings; descendants correspondence; and general information concerning cemeteries
and artifacts.
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Identifier: |
ms3152 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3553 |
Title: |
Amos D. Smith & Company business papers
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Amos D. Smith & Company |
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Dates: |
1840-1867 |
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The collection consists of letters written to A. D. & J. Y. Smith (1856-1858), and Amos D. Smith & Co. (1867), mostly from
cotton merchants in Columbus and Savannah, Georgia. The letters discuss the cotton market, cotton prices and shipping orders
including invoices and receipts. One letter dated November 15, 1867 is written on a printed copy of "Savannah Weekly Review
and Prices Current." Companies include Hall & Dexter (later Charles E. & Amory Dexter); Padelford, Fay & Co. (later Padelford
& Cope); Ruse, Davis & Long; and N. L. McCready & Co. (in New York).
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ms3153 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3554 |
Title: |
Mollie Watts album
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Creator: |
Watts, Mollie |
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Dates: |
1880-1884 |
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The collection consists of an album of handwritten song lyrics and poetry, together with written notes by friends and family.
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ms3154 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3555 |
Title: |
Thomas W.G. Inglet letters to Martha Inglet
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Inglet, Thomas W. G., 1839-1910 |
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Dates: |
1861-1865 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Inglet to his wife Martha (Mattie) in Berzelia, Georgia (Columbia County) during
his service as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. His letters give details of the war as his company moves to Manassas,
VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Richmond, VA; Yorktown, VA; Petersburg, VA; Wilmington, NC; James Island, SC; Baldwin, FL; and Charleston,
SC. He names fellow soldiers who are killed or wounded and discusses the harsh conditions of camp life. Also given are details
of battles at Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Yorktown. He was wounded in the hand on June 27, 1862 at Cold
Harbor, VA and in the foot on October 7, 1864 at Darbytown Road, VA. The final letters in the collection are written from
hospitals in Virginia (Jackson Hospital in Richmond) and Georgia (Blackie Hospital in Augusta). There is also one undated
poem/letter from Martha Inglet to her husband.
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ms3156 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3556 |
Title: |
Robert Augustus Toombs autograph
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Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 |
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Dates: |
1881 |
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The collection consists of a card with the autograph of Robert Augustus Toombs. The inscription reads, "R. Toombs -- Washington
Ga -- To my young friend Effie W. Dougherty[?]" and is dated 1881.
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ms3157 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3557 |
Title: |
Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb letter to Governor Joseph Emerson Brown
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Creator: |
Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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Dates: |
1860 September 17 |
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The collection consists of one letter to Governor Joseph E. Brown from T.R.R. Cobb in regard to a report by Thweatt concerning
the endowment of the University of Georgia. The report apparently blames the University Trustees for squandering funds. Cobb
believes the report incorrect and proceeds to strongly contradict the figures given.
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ms3158 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3558 |
Title: |
Mary Day Lanier letter to Mary Dorothy Lyndon
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Creator: |
Lanier, Mary Day |
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Dates: |
1899 January 6 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated January 6, 1899, addressed to Mary Dorothy Lyndon in Athens, Georgia, from Mary
Day Lanier in Greenwich, Connecticut. Lanier wrote that she received many requests for writings, photographs or autographs
of her husband (Sidney Lanier), and had gotten behind in her correspondence because of illness. Lanier also mentions Mary's
mother, Aunt Fanny and Cosby.
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Identifier: |
ms3159 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3559 |
Title: |
Charles Joseph Brockman papers
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Creator: |
Brockman, Charles Joseph, Sr., Dr., 1897-1977 |
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Dates: |
1920-1929 |
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This collection contains correspondence, radio talks, articles, photographs and mansuscripts relating to or written by Dr.
Charles Joseph Brockman, professor of chemistry, University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms316 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3560 |
Title: |
James Monroe Smith estate administration minutes
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Creator: |
Smith, James Monroe, 1839-1915 |
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Dates: |
1917-1918 |
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The collection consists of one typed, 67-page notebook of minutes for the meetings of the administrators of the James Monroe
Smith estate. The administrators of the estate were Andrew C. Erwin, Nat D. Arnold, L. K. Smith and later James F. Shehane.
Topics discussed by the administrators included sale of property, notes held by Smith, indebtedness to Smith, rental property
owned by Smith, tax returns, Dunlap Railroad, College Park tenants, stock, and selling the Smithonia Plantation.
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ms3160 |
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Hargrett Library |
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