4081 |
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Prater's Mill Foundation collection
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Prater's Mill Foundaton, Inc |
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Dates: |
1950-2000 |
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The collection consists of papers, photographs, bags, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and historical documentation of the Prater's
Mill Foundation, mostly concerning the foundation's involvement with the Library of Congress Local Legacies project, from
the 1950s-2000. T-shirts and sweatshirts contain designs advertising Prater's Mill Country Fair. Paper and cloth bags are
for grain, grits, corn meal, and flour manufactured by Prater's Mill (Dalton, Ga.), Prater's Mill (Varnell, Ga.), and Whitfield
County Milling Company (Dalton, Ga.).
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Identifier: |
ms3668 |
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Hargrett Library |
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4082 |
Title: |
Helen Keller letter to her sister
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Keller, Helen, 1880-1968 |
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Dates: |
1890-1910 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated South Boston, October 26, "My precious Little Sister," signed "Helen A. Keller,"
regarding school and a birthday present.
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Identifier: |
ms3669 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4083 |
Title: |
Stark family papers
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Creator: |
Stark family |
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Dates: |
1832-1937 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Stark, McCord, Malcolm, Wozencraft, and York families from approximately 1832-1937.
Papers of the Malcom family include the last will and testament of John Malcom, Sr., of Walton County, Georgia, and two land
grants (1832-1862). Stark family papers include certificates of Buell Stark (1894-1937). A small amount of genealogical information
of the McCord, Wozencraft, and York families is also included in the collection.
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Identifier: |
ms3671 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4084 |
Title: |
Will Hill Newton II family papers
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Creator: |
Newton family |
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Dates: |
1880-1980 |
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Collection consists of the family papers of Will Hill Newton II and include genealogy, correspondence, photographs, certificates,
and artifacts. The high school and World War II era military service of Will Hill Newton II is highlighted, as is some genealogical
material illustrating family connections.
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Identifier: |
ms3673 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4085 |
Title: |
Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Georgia miscellaneous papers
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Creator: |
Hargrett Library |
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Dates: |
1934-1942 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous writings and compilations of historical records collected and compiled by workers
of the Works Progress Administration of Georgia and Georgia Writers' Project from 1934-1942. Inculded are the Works Progress
Administration of Georgia History Records Survey, Field Worker's Correspondence Forms; State Editorial Identification Forms;
Questionnaire to all mayors for data on points of interest in cities; Federal Writer's Project, Instructions for Architectural
Series, American Building Materials; and correspondence from Works Progress Administration of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, regarding
compilation of The American Guide and the State Guide. The remainder of the collection contains histories of Georgia cities,
towns, and people, including (but not limited to) hospitals, parks, military organizations, landmarks, music, architecture,
and agriculture.
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Identifier: |
ms3674 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4086 |
Title: |
Aurelia Austin papers
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Creator: |
Aurelia, Austin |
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Dates: |
1930-1970 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of A Georgia Boy with Stonewall Jackson typescripts by Aurelia Austin. Additional papers include a
diary, genealogy of the Verner-Varner families, typewritten correspondence, miscellaneous notes, photocopies of clippings,
and negatives. Negatives appear to depict Stonewall Jackson and George Washington.
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Identifier: |
ms3675 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4087 |
Title: |
Mistinguett poster
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1910 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a color poster backed with linen depicting the French actress and singer Mistinguett. Mistinguett
is wearing a long blue gown, blue bonnet ornamented with flowers, and black heels, against the background of a green field
and small farmhouse. Imprint is by H. Chachoin, rue Folie-Mericourt, Paris.
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Identifier: |
ms3676 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4088 |
Title: |
Ilah Dunlap Little estate ledger
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1957-1979 |
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The collection consists of a ledger containing deposits and debits from the estate of Ilah Little Dunlap from 1957-1965, and
significant notation about furniture and furnishing of the Ilah Little Dunlap memorial rooms. The collection also contains
photocopies of a typewritten letter from Calder Payne to Bob, dated October 24, 1979; and a list of wedding presents received
when Ilah married John Dozier Little.
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Identifier: |
ms3677 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4089 |
Title: |
Athens Academy papers
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Creator: |
Athens Academy (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1982-1986 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of administrative papers of Athens Academy from 1982-1986. Formats include financial reports, enrollment
reports, objectives, goals, memoranda, agendas, and minutes; and relate to activities of the Athens Academy Board of Trustees,
Foreign Language Task Force, and Education Committee. Additional materials include letters to parents and friends of the Academy,
school newsletters, directories, academic calendars, and event invitations.
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Identifier: |
ms3678 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4090 |
Title: |
Annotated bibliography of Civil War manuscript collections in Georgia typescript
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Creator: |
Slay, David Henson |
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Dates: |
2011 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of Annotated Bibliography of Civil War Manuscript Collections in Georgia by David Henson Slay, undated.
The unbound typescript includes "original or photocopies of business records, letters, diaries, reminiscences, scrapbooks,
military documents, and governmental records" during or after the American Civil War in relation to the war.
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Identifier: |
ms3679 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4091 |
Title: |
Benjamin Henry Pope letters
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Creator: |
Pope, Benjamin Henry, 1830-1898 |
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Dates: |
1851-1860 |
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The collection consists of letters written by Benjamin Henry Pope during the years 1851-1860. They are chiefly love letters
addressed to a cousin, alternately called Janie or Sallie. The last letter, dated August 1, 1860, is addressed to Mollie.
Pope writes from various Georgia cities including Athens, Linton, and Rome.
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Identifier: |
ms368 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4092 |
Title: |
Berman family history (photocopy)
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Creator: |
Bear, Corene |
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Dates: |
1982 |
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The collection consists of a photocopy of A Limited History: The Berman Family, by Corene Bear, 1982.
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Identifier: |
ms3680 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4093 |
Title: |
Tom Morgan papers
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Creator: |
Morgan, Thomas, 1910-2004 |
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Dates: |
1956-1985 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of correspondence and other written documents. Letters are from friends, family, colleagues, coworkers,
employees, employers, and constituents.
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Identifier: |
ms3681 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4095 |
Title: |
Darien Light Artillery election results and requests for arms
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Creator: |
Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Light Artillery (Darien) |
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Dates: |
1861 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of two letters concerning the election of Robert Smith to fill the vacancy of 2nd Lieutenant of the
Darien Light Artillery, created by the resignation of A. McGlashan. Dated March 30, 1861 and signed by William F. Parkhurst
adn N. P. Gignilliat. Also included is a list of arms wanted by the Artillery (swords, Maynard rifles), dated March 17, 1861.
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Identifier: |
ms3683 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4096 |
Title: |
Investigation of James G. Woodward pamphlet
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900 June 8-6 |
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Contents: |
A pamphlet containing portions of testimony from fifteen citizens of Atlanta regarding the ill conduct of Mayor Woodward from
the investigation conducted by City Attorney J. A. Anderson on June 8-16, 1900.
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Identifier: |
ms3684 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4097 |
Title: |
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan pamphlet
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Creator: |
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) |
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Dates: |
1925-1970 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of a pamphlet that explains the beliefs of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan regarding native-born Americans'
supremacy to all others.
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Identifier: |
ms3685 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4098 |
Title: |
Women of the Ku Klux Klan collection
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Creator: |
Women of the Ku Klux Klan |
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Dates: |
1923-1931 |
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Contents: |
This collection consists of pamphlets and guides to ceremonies, including installation ceremony, pledge of loyalty and oath
of allegiance. An application for membership, election notification slip, Imperial Passport (membership card), red silk sash,
diploma, and membership charter are also included.
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Identifier: |
ms3686 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4099 |
Title: |
Drury Murray property appraisement
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Creator: |
Murray, Drury, 1787-1862 |
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Dates: |
1864 December 21 |
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This collection consists of the appraisement of the personal property in the estate of Drury Murray done by J. F. Miller,
James Lasseter, J. F. Market, and Joseph Thomas. Appraisement lists 19 enslaved persons, their perceived monetary value, and
the name of the enslaver to whom they are being transferred. Names of enslaved persons as follows: Hamp, Amanda, Ann, George,
Cheny, Dick, Mary, Sally, Isaac, Eliza, Silva, Warren, Ada, Elizabeth, Marian, Lucinda, Rose, George Edmund, Martha
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Identifier: |
ms3687 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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4100 |
Title: |
G. W. Lee requisition for forage
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Creator: |
Lee, G. W., Major |
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Dates: |
1863 November 17 |
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Contents: |
This collection contains a requisition for ten days of forage for corn and fodder for public and private horses, mules, and
oxen in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3688 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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