| 4081 |
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Ben Moore papers
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Moore, James Benjamin, 1920-2011 |
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Dates: |
1958 |
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Contains documents from Ben Moore's tenure as foreman of the Fulton County grand jury, pertaining mainly to the Temple Bombing.
Includes a summons to appear in court to be sworn in as a grand juror, a draft copy of the grand jury presentment, and correspondence
from around the time he served on the grand jury in 1958.
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ms4065 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4082 |
Title: |
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District records
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Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District |
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Dates: |
1968-2015 |
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This collection contains reports, studies, staff working papers, and plans regarding water supply, sewerage, conservation,
management, and maintenance of water systems in the Atlanta region.
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ms4069 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4083 |
Title: |
Letter to Colonel James Austin
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Austin, William |
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Dates: |
1848 September 20 |
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The collection consists of one letter (and transcript of letter): dated Campbellton, Georgia, September 20, 1848, addressed
to "Col. James Austin," signed "William (?) Austin," (signature is indecipherable), regarding starting a business, preferably
in some other town.
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Identifier: |
ms407 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4084 |
Title: |
Connally family papers
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Connally family |
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Dates: |
1857-1975 |
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Folder one contains correspondence from several different members of the Connally family, including Tom Connally, Delia Connally,
and L. Allen Connally. Folder two contains correspondence from, to, or regarding Charles P. Connally. Folder three contains
legal documents originating in Walker County, Georgia, such as a mortgage, warranty title deed, receipts of payment, a document
showing the approval of a substitute to serve in the Confederate army for W.L. Connally in 1862, and a document showing the
agreement of three men to pay W.L Connally $10,000 in 1866, although no reason is given. Folder four contains legal documents
originating in Fulton County, such as a property title for Mrs. Mattie O. Davis, letters testamentary for Mrs. Mary Connally,
last will and testament of W.L Connally, and quit-claim deed between Pauline Propst and Mrs. Tott S. Connally, and two documents
pertaining to the last will and testament of Mrs. W.L Connally. Folder five contains newspapers clippings, most of which concern
Charles P. Connally's promotion to police chief. Folder six contains photographs of multiple family members, most of which
have been identified. Folders seven and eight contain photographs of women and men, most unidentified. Folder nine contains
genealogical records and research done by members of the Connally family, such as marriage records, a brief biography of Elijah
Lewis Connally, family histories, and poems and stories by T.S. Connally.
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Identifier: |
ms4070 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4085 |
Title: |
Chapin family papers
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Creator: |
Chapin, Cyrus |
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Dates: |
19th Century |
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The collection consists of a journal and a Chapin family record which spans the years 1760-1962. The journal is a history
of his experiences in the Atlanta Campaign, where he was wounded at the base of Kennesaw Mountain on 20 June 1864. It appears
to have been written while he was convalescing at the hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Also of note is a page from the journal
being a handwritten diploma from 26 June 1862 for Charlotte A. Cothran of Rome, Georgia, possibly indicating that the journal
was taken when Chapin was in occupied Rome.
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Identifier: |
ms4071 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4086 |
Title: |
James Himrod letter
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Creator: |
Himrod, James, active 1836 |
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Dates: |
1862 November 30 |
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Collection includes a broadside and letter sent by Union soldier James Himrod to his niece. The letter describes Thanksgiving
Day festivities at Fort Pulaski. After describing the food and festivities, he comments on the scandalous behavior of some
of the officers and offers his opinion of commanding Generals McClellan and Burnside. Also included is a broadside for the
Grand Thanksgiving Fete and Festival, November 27th, 1862.
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Identifier: |
ms4072 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4087 |
Title: |
Sylvia Anne Moor autograph book
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Creator: |
Moor, Sylvia Anne, active 1931 |
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Dates: |
1948 |
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Contents: |
Autograph book owned by Sylvia Anne Moor, Tifton High School, includes list of teachers, diary entries, and classmate signatures.
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Identifier: |
ms4073 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4088 |
Title: |
J.J. Little journal
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Little, John Jacob, 1815-1886 |
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Dates: |
1860-1882 |
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Journal was kept by Reverend J.J. Little in Harris Georgia. Most entries pertain to his crops, the weather, and church congregation.
He also documents Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, as well as the secession of southern states from the union, the breakout
and events of the Civil War, and his son's army career.
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Identifier: |
ms4076 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4089 |
Title: |
Oscar Lowery diary
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Creator: |
Lowery, Oscar W., Dr. |
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Dates: |
1845-1899 |
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This collection consists of a diary kept throughout the Civil War, as well as a written history of the Lowery family of Iowa.
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Identifier: |
ms4078 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4090 |
Title: |
Athens Studio Group papers
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Creator: |
Hatton, Annette |
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Dates: |
1983-2012 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of promotional materials, meeting minutes, photographs, and the founding by-laws of the Athens Studio
Group.
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Identifier: |
ms4079 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4091 |
Title: |
William Gaston Deloney papers
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Creator: |
Deloney, Rosa Huguenin |
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Dates: |
1830s-2017 |
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Contents: |
This collection contains correspondence, genealogical research, photographs, and assorted papers from the Deloney and Huguenin
families.
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Identifier: |
ms4082 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4092 |
Title: |
John Paul Cooper family papers
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Creator: |
Cooper, John Paul, 1858-1927 |
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Dates: |
1780-1970 |
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Collection consists of correspondence, documents, and writings all pertaining to life, career, and family of John Paul Cooper.
Materials mainly range from late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. Notable items include the poetry of John P.
Cooper, family photographs, and eleven oversized copy books containing John P. Cooper's business correspondence from 1890-1912.
In addition to extensive family correspondence, Cooper also corresponded regularly with other businessman, such as Benjamin
D. Riegel, who owned the Trion Company in Trion, Georgia
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Identifier: |
ms4083 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4093 |
Title: |
Gurney and Son photograph album
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J. Gurney & Son |
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Dates: |
1860-1875 |
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This ccollection contains a highly ornamented photograph album of celebrity and performer carte de visites and cabinet cards,
including Johann Strauss, Edwin Booth, and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
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Identifier: |
ms4084 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4094 |
Title: |
Murray and Nancy Ann Blum collection
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Creator: |
Blum, Nancy Ann, 1933-2019 |
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Dates: |
1794-1990s |
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This collection primarily consists of French, British, and American propoganda posters from World War I by well-known artists
including Steinlen, Willette, Faivre, Ibels, Georges Scott, Ethel Franklin Betts, and others. Additionally, there are a small
number of prints, newspapers, sheet music, postcards, and artifacts related to the war and post-war period. The artifacts
include a number of trench art pieces made from artillery shells. There is a small collection of steroviews and a stereoviewer.
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Identifier: |
ms4085 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4095 |
Title: |
Freedmen labor contracts
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Creator: |
United States. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands |
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Dates: |
1868 |
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Collection includes two Freedmen's Bureau labor contracts. First contract shows hire of freedmen John Papur and James ward
at $75/month and freedwoman Martha Andams at $40/month by Julius M. Binel. Second contract is a sharecropper agreement between
Donald Graham and freedmen Thomas Parks, Silas Armstrong, Emma Armstrong Soloman King, Geoge Washington, and Jack Fletcher.
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Identifier: |
ms4086 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4096 |
Title: |
Fort Wilkinson log book
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Creator: |
Peters, William, Major |
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Dates: |
1800-1801 |
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An army log book belonging to Major William Peters of Fort Wilkinson in Creek Indian Territory. Log book includes courts-martial
records, general orders, and disciplinary measures taken by Major Peters.
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Identifier: |
ms4087 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4097 |
Title: |
Janie Warren Hollingsworth Lane papers
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Lane, Janie Warren Hollingsworth, 1883-1965 |
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Dates: |
1927-1968 |
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Collection includes the correspondence and papers of Janie Warren Hollingsworth (Mrs. Julian C.) Lane, former president of
the Georgia Women's Democratic Club. Two folders contain correspondence with family including her two sons, Tilden Burdette
Lane and Dr. Julian Curtis Lane, as well as with her siblings Bertha Hollingsworth Brannen, Thomas Ashton Hollingsworth, Isabel
Hollingsworth Cross, Clyde Dixon Hollingsworth and her brother Clayton H. Hollingsworth, former superintendent of Georgia
School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, Georgia. Folder three contains correspondence regarding Lane's genealogical research.
Final folder contains political correspondence and papers, including a letter from Richard B. Russell, a speech Lane delivered
during Franklin D. Roosevelt's visit to Georgia, and a letter concerning Lane's candidacy for State Senate.
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Identifier: |
ms4088 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4098 |
Title: |
W.E. Funderburk papers
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Creator: |
Funderburk, W. E., active 1873 |
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Dates: |
1912-1949 |
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Papers pertaining to W.E. Funderburk, a rural mail carrier from Gladesville, Jasper County, Georgia. Includes documents showing
purchase of a parcel post buggy from Lewis & Neville Manufacturing Company in Goshen, Indiana, the purchase and payment for
an oil pump from The American Oil Pump and Tank Company, as well as invoices from the Ford Motor Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Includes receipts for dues paid to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Warren Lodge No. 20 in Griffin, Georgia and a copy
of the Freemason's Pocket Compendium. Includes a 1913 copy of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers
Association. Includes a letter to W.E. Funderburk's wife, Mary Lillian Funderburk, from their daughter Lily Mae Funderburk,
and a death card announcement for Mittie M. Funderburk in 1924.
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Identifier: |
ms4089 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4099 |
Title: |
Gordon-Erskine-LeConte family letters
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LeConte family |
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Dates: |
1870-1917 |
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Two folders containing correspondence between the Gordon, Erskine, and LeConte families of Tennessee. Majority of the letters
are between sisters Mary Gordon LeConte and Margaret Louisa Gordon Erskine. Margaret addresses Mary as "Mamie" and signs her
letters as "your loving daughter," despite the fact that they are sisters. Other correspondence includes letters to George
Washington Gordon, James Nisbet LeConte, Alexander O. Erskine, Bess Erskine, Albert Erskine, and Willie B. Gordon.
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Identifier: |
ms4090 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 4100 |
Title: |
Women's comic book collection
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Creator: |
Nanny Goat Productions |
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Dates: |
1970-1973 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of nine women's comic books published by Last Gasp Eco Funnies Publication, Nanny Goat Productions,
and The Print Mint between 1970 and 1973. The issues all feature female characters and involve adult themes.
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ms4091 |
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