3861 |
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Atticus G. Haygood papers
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Haygood, Atticus G. (Atticus Greene), 1839-1896 |
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Dates: |
1893 |
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The collection consists of one form letter: dated Oxford, Georgia, October 1893 from Atticus G. Haygood, inquiring about selling
"Jack-Knife and Brambles," with a handwritten note from Haygood on the reverse side. Also included is a press release with
reviews on "Jack-Knife and Brambles."
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Identifier: |
ms3456 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3862 |
Title: |
William Calvin Jeffress papers
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Jeffress, William Calvin, 1823-1895 |
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Dates: |
1864-1865, 1916 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William Calvin Jeffress to his father, Edward T. Jeffress, dating February
27-June 13, 1864. The letters describe Jeffress' unit's participation in the action at Dalton and Rocky Face Ridge in Georgia,
descriptions of camp life and conditions. In addition, Jeffress forwards advice and instructions concerning crops and finances.
Letters dating June 2 and June 13, 1864 are written from the field, near Marietta, Georgia. Other items included in the collection
are two twenty dollar bills of Confederate money, a typed biography of Jeffress (by his son in 1916), and Jeffress's oath
of loyalty to the United States.
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ms3457 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3863 |
Title: |
Lumpkin County gold mining court case documents
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Sims, Henry L. |
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Dates: |
1847 |
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The collection consists of two legal documents prepared and signed by Henry L. Sims, in Lumpkin Superior Court, 1847, involving
a possible gold scam in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Johnson Ledbetter sued Martin Roberts, Jeptha Scott, and Jonas Bedford, charging
them with a conspiracy to sell him land in Lumpkin County that included gold deposits when they knew there were none. The
documents include Scott's answer, disavowing all knowledge to the specifics of Ledbetter's charges, and an interrogatory from
Sims to a witness, asking for information concerning gold mining activity on the land, and with Ledbetter's counter-interrogatories
appended.
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Identifier: |
ms3458 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3864 |
Title: |
Provision returns of rations for Creek Indians
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Creator: |
Blake, Luther |
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Dates: |
1825 |
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The collection consists of one document and ration chart: issued at Fort Troup, Fayette County, providing for Alexander Ware's
issuing rations of meal, meat, and salt to 206 Indians for the ten-day period beginning June 28, 1825 and ending July 7, 1825,
signed (with "their marks") by Capt. Senoywa, Capt. Edija, Warlockajoe and Hagy McIntosh. Also included in the collection
is a document with hand written copies of two orders: one dated Indian Fort, Fayette County, August 14, 1825, from Luther
Blake, notifying Ware that, by order of Gen. E.P. Gaines, he is to stop issuing rations; the second from Ware to General Gaines
providing him with a cost table for all rations issued by him up to the closing date.
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Identifier: |
ms3459 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3865 |
Title: |
Georgia Academy of Science collection
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Georgia Academy of Science |
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Dates: |
1948-1953 |
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The collection consists of typewritten correspondence and programs regarding Georgia Academy of Science meetings and symposia.
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Identifier: |
ms346 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3866 |
Title: |
Major R. B. Roberts letter to Senator Ralph Izard
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Creator: |
Roberts, Richard Brooke |
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Dates: |
1794 April 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Fort Fidius, State of Georgia, April 30, 1794, addressed to Senator Ralph Izard,
signed "R.B. Roberts." Roberts requests that Izard consider appointing Roberts to the Command of the garrisons along the Southern
Seaports. He writes "…all these reasons prompt me to request, you would favor me so far as to second my application to General
Knox for the command of the Southern Seaports."
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Identifier: |
ms3460 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3867 |
Title: |
Weary Land unpublished manuscript
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Creator: |
Saunders, William P. |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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The collection consists of an unpublished manuscript titled Weary Land, by William P. Saunders, in collaboration with Blanche
Johnson. The novel tells the story of Mary Crenshaw, a widow struggling to raise her two children in rural Cross-Creek, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3461 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3868 |
Title: |
Lillian Smith letter to Kelsey Guilford
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Smith, Lillian (Lillian Eugenia), 1897-1966 |
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Dates: |
1949 November |
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The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated November 11, 1949, "Dear Mr. Guilford," from Lillian Smith regarding
Guilford's review of Killers of the Dream.
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Identifier: |
ms3462 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3869 |
Title: |
W.F. Taylor and Southern Film contract
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Creator: |
Southern Film (Firm) |
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Dates: |
1908 November 4 |
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The collection consists of one contract between W.F. Taylor and Southern Film for the exhibition of films at the Crystal Theater
in Athens, Georgia, and the Fairyland Theater in Georgia. Signed November 4, 1908, contract terms are for 12 reels per week
at the cost of $70 per week.
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ms3463 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3870 |
Title: |
George Washington Towns genealogical research
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Creator: |
Davidson, William H., Biographer |
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Dates: |
1972-1974 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of George Washington Towns research. Included are photocopies of genealogical records,
lineage of revolutionary ancestors, photocopies of newspaper articles, and "Towns Family Data, Collection of Patrick Cleburne
King, Jr., Fort Gaines, Georgia, 1974." The folder was assembled by William H. Davidson in 1972 and 1974, and research collected
covers 1788-1974 (approximately).
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ms3464 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3871 |
Title: |
William Webb and Mariah Timmons marriage license
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Creator: |
Hardie, Robert |
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Dates: |
1843 |
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The collection consists of one marriage license issued to William Webb and Mariah Timmons on October 13, 1843 in Baker County,
Georgia. The license is signed by Robert Hardie. The verso of the document has the seal of Baker County and a certification
that this is a "true & correct copy of the marriage license," dated June 8, 1855 and is signed "Thomas Cox, Ordinary."
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Identifier: |
ms3465 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3872 |
Title: |
Wrigley & Knott letter to Singer Manufacturing Company
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Wrigley & Knott |
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Dates: |
1868 February 11 |
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The collection consists of one letter written on Wrigley & Knott, Macon, Georgia, Hardware & Cutlery letterhead: dated Macon,
Georgia, February 11, 1868, regarding a Singer sewing machine ordered for a customer.
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Identifier: |
ms3466 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3875 |
Title: |
Chattooga County jailer's records
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Creator: |
Swinford, Greg |
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Dates: |
1996-2007 |
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The collection consists of records kept by Officer Greg Swinford at Chattooga County Jail, 1996-2007. Records include reports
on prisoners, altercations, emergencies, calling EMTs for sick or wounded prisoners, arrest/release reports, and requests
for shift swapping and vacation time. Also included is a confiscated letter from a prisoner and a typed list of fines for
traffic violations.
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Identifier: |
ms3469 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3876 |
Title: |
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company papers
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Georgia Railroad and Banking Company |
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Dates: |
1836-1854 |
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The collection consists of documents pertaining to the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. Mostly shares of stock and powers
of attorney. Shares are signed by James Camak, John P. King, William Dearing, J. W. Wilde, and others.
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ms347 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3877 |
Title: |
Roy Ward Papers
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Creator: |
Ward, Roy, 1922- |
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Dates: |
1995-2006 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of several books including, An Extra Eye; From Chickens to Poinsettias; A Little Black Book of Joy
and Sorrow; Churches; and Pretty Close to Home. Also included in the collection are letters and materials relating to the
publication of his books.
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Identifier: |
ms3470 |
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Hargrett Library |
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3878 |
Title: |
Callie B. Echols collection
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Mitchell, David Yoakley |
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Dates: |
1785-1920 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous papers collected by David Mitchell, including legal documents, photographs, business
correspondence, and autographs.
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Identifier: |
ms3471 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3879 |
Title: |
Jane Teasley Thornton family papers
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Creator: |
Thornton, Amanda Drucilla Jane Teasley, 1848-1927 |
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Dates: |
1858 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of correspondence to Jane Teasley from James J. Norman (15th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company I),
and James William Thornton, James W. H. Hunt, and Singleton J. W. Hunt (all in 38th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company F)
from 1859-1886. The collection also includes some genealogy of the Teasley, Thornton, and Herndon families, photographs, receipts,
and a poem written for James W. Thornton.
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Identifier: |
ms3472 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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3880 |
Title: |
Washington County (Ga.) land grant and plat
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Creator: |
Telfair, Edward, approximately 1735-1807 |
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Dates: |
1793 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a land grant for Francis Tennille signed by Governor Edward Telfair for property in Washington
County, Georgia. Also included is a plat for the land in Washington County, Georgia and two clay seals.
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Identifier: |
ms3473 |
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Hargrett Library |
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