| 3841 |
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Rebecca Franklin Morehouse family papers
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Morehouse, Ward, 1898-1966 |
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Dates: |
1901-1999 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, genealogy, correspondence, contracts, writings, photographs, and printed
material. The writings of Rebecca and Ward Morehouse include articles about their world travels, the theater, play reviews,
and celebrity interviews.
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ms3438 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3843 |
Title: |
Bedney Franklin papers
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Franklin, Bedney |
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Dates: |
1801-1814 |
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The collection consists of seven documents relating to Bedney Franklin's position as Solicitor General in Montgomery County,
Georgia.
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ms344 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3844 |
Title: |
Lloyd Leroy Smith ledger book
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Smith, Lloyd L. (Lloyd LeRoy), 1913- |
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Dates: |
1949-1957 |
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The collection consists of a ledger book of Lloyd Leroy Smith from 1949, 1953-1954, and 1957. Entries list the date, item
purchased or bill paid, amount paid, and amount received.
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ms3440 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3845 |
Title: |
John S. Blasingame family papers
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Blasingame, John S., 1836- |
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Dates: |
1862-1909 |
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This collection contains approximately 40 wartime letters written by the Blasingame family, including Confederate soldiers
with the 54th Georgia Infantry. Civil War letters originate from the front lines in Richmond, Virginia, and Savannah, Atlanta,
Fort Macon, and Marrieta, Georgia. This grouping includes a partly-printed parole for John S. Blasingame out of Macon, 1865,
in which Blasingame is sworn under oath not to bear arms against the United States of America, give any information, or do
any military duty whatsoever until regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war.
Other materials in the collection include family correspondence from 1893-1894 and 1909 and 2 small photographs.
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ms3441 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3846 |
Title: |
Dorsey family papers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900-1989 |
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This collection contains genealogical charts, baby books, correspondence, plaques and artifacts. The materials range from
the 1900s to 1980s.
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Identifier: |
ms3442 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3847 |
Title: |
Chatham County (Ga.) indenture
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Creator: |
Felt, Joseph |
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Dates: |
1854 February 2 |
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The collection consists of an indenture made February 2, 1854 between Joseph Felt, guardian of Margaret Cavanagh, "a lunatic
of the City of Savannah," and Edward O'Byrne for "a lot of land in Savannah, known as Lot Number Ten (10), Digby Tything Derby
Ward."
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Identifier: |
ms3443 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3848 |
Title: |
P. W. Alexander letter to Henry L. Benning
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Creator: |
Alexander, P. W. |
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Dates: |
1872 February 7 |
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The collection consists of a letter on State of Georgia executive letterhead bearing the Executive Department seal: dated
Atlanta, Georgia, February 7, 1872, to General (H. L. Benning), signed P.W. Alexander, regarding the possibility of a judge's
seat becoming available in the Supreme Court.
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Identifier: |
ms3444 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3849 |
Title: |
Joseph G. Bardy letters
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Bardy, Joseph G. |
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Dates: |
1953 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Joseph G. Bardy to his family in Brooklyn, New York. The first letter is dated
February 12, 1953, Suwon, Korea. The remaining letters were mailed from Hunter Air Force Base, Savannah, Georgia. Bardy writes
about service life, the war, and current events.
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Identifier: |
ms3445 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3850 |
Title: |
Aaron Barlow letters to Daniel Barlow
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Creator: |
Barlow, Aaron, active 1803 |
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Dates: |
1803-1804 |
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The collection consists of letters Aaron Barlow wrote to his brother Daniel Barlow. He wrote of Savannah that it is "tolerable
in this season... disagreeable in summer" when a great many Yankees go northward. He comments that it is very seldom to see
a white man carry anything; they pay an African American to carry everything.
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Identifier: |
ms3446 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3851 |
Title: |
S.M.B. letter to Jane Anderson
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Creator: |
Bass, S. M., 1839 or 1840- |
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Dates: |
1846 February 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia, February 7, 1846, addressed to Mrs. Jane D.
Anderson, West Windham, New Hampshire, in Care of Francis D. Anderson, signed "Your affectionate nephew, S. M. B." (The writer's
name is inferred from a reference he makes to "Mother Bass.") The author writes " …this is a day of high-pressure engines,
Magnetic Telegraphs, Iron War Steamers, etc., etc., not to mention the various isms of our time such as Mesmerism, Mormonism,
Millerism …" He also writes about his life at the Academy, his rooms, and his neighbors.
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ms3447 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3852 |
Title: |
Bunnie Browning autograph album
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Creator: |
Browning, Bunnie |
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Dates: |
1859-1866 |
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The collection consists of one autograph album kept by Bunnie Browning of Athens, Georgia, from 1859-1866. Several autographs
are by Confederate soldiers from Athens, Georgia, including three who served in the Athens Guards, Co. K, 3rd Georgia Infantry
(George Graham, Charles B. Mason, and Charles W. Reynolds). Sentiments, many in the form of poems, are from Miss Browning's
friends and are typical of the Victorian period.
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Identifier: |
ms3448 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3853 |
Title: |
Henry E. Colton letter to Samuel McDowell Tate
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Colton, Henry E. |
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Dates: |
1870 October 15 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Atlanta, October 15, 1870, to "Col. S. McD. Tate," signed "H. E. Colton." Colton
writes "…I expect to go up your Road and if you choose to extend the favor of a pass the same will be duly appreciated."
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ms3449 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3855 |
Title: |
Harry Crews letter to James F. Wilkerson
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Crews, Harry, 1935-2012 |
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Dates: |
1981 |
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The collection consists of one letter: undated, letterhead printed Harry Crews, English Department, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, to Dr. Wilkerson. Also included is the envelope addressed to Dr. Wilkerson, postmarked November 6, 1981.
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ms3450 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3856 |
Title: |
Harry Crews letter to Gil Moody
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Creator: |
Crews, Harry, 1935-2012 |
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Dates: |
1998 March 18 |
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The collection consists of one handwritten, personal letter: dated March 18, 1998, to Gil Moody, signed "You and yours, Harry
Crews," regarding a letter Crews' received, and visiting Moody's store sometime in the future.
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ms3451 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3857 |
Title: |
John Ferrie letter to Jacob Weed
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Creator: |
Ferrie, John, active 1787 |
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Dates: |
1787 May 2 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Charleston, May 2, 1787, addressed to Jacob Weed at Point Peter, St. Mary's River,
Georgia, from John Ferrie, regarding 500 acres at Point Peter, St. Mary's River, Georgia that Ferrie "would be willing to
give up his claim to" if Weed would help Ferrie with what he believe an outrageous price that Weed's partner James Finley
had charged for a survey. On the reverse side, undated and unsigned, is a drafted letter (probably copied onto clean paper
before mailing), beginning "Since I wrote you last I have received a letter from Mr. Pengree who informs me that the Spaniards
pretend to hold and protect the Negroes on acct of their being British property …"
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ms3452 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3858 |
Title: |
John Forsyth papers
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Creator: |
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 |
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Dates: |
1824-1839 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from John Forsyth executing his duties as Secretary of State: dated December 30,
1834, to "Consul of the United States at Port Au Prince," concerning a leave of absence for a consul in Haiti; dated July
6, 1838, "Thomas Jefferson Smith, appointed Consul of the United States for the Port of Cette, France;" dated October 19,
1839, "Hoyt, Collector of Customs, New York," authorizing payment to "George Grismold" as a share of claims made against
the Dutch government. Other items included in the collection are autographs and sentiments from Forsyth, a legal document
attesting to a constituent's residency in Georgia, and a third person letter to Gales & Seaton in Washington, D.C., asking
them to make a correction to their reporting of his participation in a U.S. House of Representatives debate.
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ms3453 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3859 |
Title: |
Thomas L. Snead papers concerning Georgia bonds
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Creator: |
Snead, Thomas L. (Thomas Lowndes), 1828-1890 |
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Dates: |
1871-1882 |
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The collection consists of documents attempting to collect interest on discredited Georgia bonds dating 1871-1877. Commencing
with two correspondences (March 19 and 25, 1872), one on Executive Department letterhead and the other signed by Georgia Secretary
of State David G. Cotting, engaging Thomas L. Snead to act in its behalf on the matter. Of particular interest are drafts
for legal documents by Snead, relating to various aspects of his work on the case, Western Union telegraphs, three from Gov.
James M. Smith, instructing Snead and forwarding payment for services, and example of Snead's printed letter informing potential
clients that he has completed work with the "Public debt of Georgia." The collection also includes two related newspaper clippings,
and correspondence signed by E.A. Fletcher from Brunswick, Georgia, outlining various details of railroad bonds held by "J.
Milbank and Pierpont Morgan."
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ms3454 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3860 |
Title: |
Georgia Railway & Electric Company reports
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Creator: |
Baehr, William A. |
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Dates: |
1916, 1919, 1921 |
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The collection consists of valuations reports by William A. Baehr relating to plants and properties of the Georgia Railway
& Electric Company and Atlanta Gas Light Company for the years of 1919 and 1921. The collection also includes Report of the
Gainesville Railway & Power Company (January 6, 1916), and six photographs (undated) of the Tallulah Falls plant.
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ms3455 |
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Hargrett Library |
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