| 4101 |
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Daniel D. Barrows letter
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Barrows, Daniel D. |
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1865 May 15 |
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Letter written by Union soldier in Savannah that describes the city as being "overrun with Rebel paroled prisoners," who are
forced to give up the Confederate uniforms. Barrows describes the city and his stay with a Peck family.
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ms4093 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4102 |
Title: |
Lumpkin Law School diploma
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Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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Dates: |
1860 |
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Contains a diploma from 1860, the inaugural year of the University of Georgia Law School, known then as Lumpkin Law School.
Diploma is made out to George L. Peavy, a former Georgia State Senator, and is signed by founders Joseph Henry Lumpkin, William
Hope Hull, and Thomas R.R. Cobb, but only Cobb's name is legible.
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ms4095 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4103 |
Title: |
William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers
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McCallie, S. W. (Samuel Washington), 1856-1933 |
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Dates: |
1893-1952 |
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Collection consists mostly of the correspondence of state geologists, Williams S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie. Materials
are mainly from 1900-1930, during the height of their careers. Includes notable correspondence with Drainage Associations
and Good Roads organizations in the south, the World's Fair, Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, and many other state geologists,
particulary from surrounding southern states. Also includes requests from Georgia citizens for information, analysis, and
bulletins, showing the responsibilities of their jobs as state geologists.
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ms4096 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4104 |
Title: |
James W. Elliott "Man Message" pamphlet collection
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Elliott, James Withers, 1890-1953 |
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Dates: |
1913-1919 |
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Contains 49 "Man Message" pamphlets written and self-published weekly by James W. Elliott between 1913-1919. Pamphlets were
geared towards men and offered advice and encouragement to empower the everyday man. Pamphlets include colorful designs and
illustrations and are each 8 pages long.
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ms4098 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4105 |
Title: |
Hamilton Basso letter to Lester C. Walker
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Basso, Hamilton, 1904-1964 |
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Dates: |
1948 June 11 |
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The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated Westport, Connecticut, June 11, 1948, "Dear Mr. Walker," signed "Hamilton
Basso," regarding Charles Prendergast, Maurice Prendergast, and some other people that Walker might want to talk to.
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Identifier: |
ms410 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4106 |
Title: |
Homer C. Jarrett letters
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Creator: |
Jarrett, Homer C., 1882-1959 |
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Dates: |
1888-1948 |
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Consists of letters to and from Homer Jarrett and family. Includes letters written to and from Pearl Doris Reed, of Indianapolis,
Indiana, who was the grandmother of Atlanta writer, Pearl Cleage. Also includes various letters to and from his mother, Julia
Jarrett, who was born a slave. Julia details her life on a farm as well as violence that affected her family and friends in
the Jim Crow era of the South.
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Identifier: |
ms4100 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4107 |
Title: |
Jefferson Davis letter to Harry H. Phinizy
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Creator: |
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 |
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Dates: |
13 March 1881 |
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Contains a letter to Mr. Harry H. Phinizy written by Jefferson Davis from his home, Beauvoir, in Biloxi, MS, on March 13,
1881. In the letter, Davis says that he was told by a "Professor Brown" about a recent address by Phinizy on the "old and
new south." Davis praises the address and says he is hopeful for future generations of southerners.
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ms4101 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4108 |
Title: |
Cobb's Legion collection
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Confederate States of America. Army. Cobb's Legion |
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Dates: |
1861 |
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Contains small leather bound journal belonging to Captain Thomas Camak of Company D, Cobb's Legion. Journal details information
and notes regarding soldiers in Company D, including a list of what was issued to each solider and small certificates from
a confederate bond. Collection also contains letter and two postcards with tax information sent to Dr. James Camak and Mary
W. Camak, Captain Camak's brother and sister-in-law. Also contains correspondence between Frank T. Graham, his wife, Estelle,
and his mother, Mary Kane.
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Identifier: |
ms4102 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4109 |
Title: |
Dixon family collection
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Dixon family |
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Dates: |
1861-2002 |
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Contains materials pertaining to the Dixon family from the Covington, Newton County area of Georgia. Notable items include
a 1861 diploma pendant belonging to Miss M.J. Belcher from S.M.F. College, which would later go on to be known as Wesleyan
College, genealogical research, several family photographs, and a postcard from a family member who attended the 1904 World's
Fair in St. Louis.
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Identifier: |
ms4103 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4110 |
Title: |
Charlesey Sumner Brown collection
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Brown, Charlesey A.W. Sumner, 1926- |
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Dates: |
1956 |
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Consists of materials pertaining to Charlesey Sumner Brown's 1956 European summer trip. Brown, a teacher, was supposed to
return to America onboard the S.S. Andrea Doria; however, the ship capsized and sank on July 26, 1956, a few weeks before
Brown was scheduled to return home. Collection includes detailed account of travels in her journal, telegrams to her father,
C.H. Whitehead, regarding rearranging travel home to America, and also receipts, brochures, and two photographs documenting
her trip.
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Identifier: |
ms4104 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4111 |
Title: |
Chester Green papers
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Creator: |
Green, Chester R., 1915-2017 |
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Dates: |
1920-1990 |
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Consists mainly of materials covering Green's time as an executive with Kraft Foods, Inc. Bulk of the materials span from
1950-1975 while the political materials cover the late 1980s-1994. Notable items include programs from when Green participated
in Harvard University's graduate school advanced management program, extensive materials showing his strong ties to the Republican
party, many programs and advertisements documenting Kraft Foods during his tenure as an executive, and several photographs
and scrapbooks featuring Green with notable celebrities.
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Identifier: |
ms4105 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4112 |
Title: |
John Macpherson Berrien letters
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Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 |
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Dates: |
1821-1852 |
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Consists of 14 letters written by Georgia Senator John Macpherson Berrien during his political career. The letters pertain
to matters such as politics, lawsuits, and personal matters. The "Mr. Penrose" he writes to is likely Philadelphia politician
Charles Bingham Penrose.
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Identifier: |
ms4106 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4113 |
Title: |
Paschal family papers
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Paschal, Jesse Lee, 1891-1974 |
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Dates: |
1932-1974 |
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Contains materials pertaining to the lives of the Paschal family members, namely Jesse, Renza, and Marjorie Paschal. Much
of the collection covers both Renza and Marjorie's time in the army during WWII, including correspondence and memorabilia.
Many of the legal documents pertain to Jesse Paschal's time as sheriff of Eatonton from the 1930s-1950s, including legal issues
pertaining to prisoners in Putnam County and letters sent to Sheriff Paschal from concerned Eatonton citizens.
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Identifier: |
ms4107 |
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| 4114 |
Title: |
Charles S. Dickinson letter to Governor Joseph E. Brown
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Dickinson, Charles S. |
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Dates: |
1862 November 12 |
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Consists of a letter written by Charles S. Dickinson, an inventor from Cleveland, Ohio, to Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia
regarding a new centrifugal machine gun as well as a "steam wagon" Dickinson had invented for use in combat. Dickinson offered
his inventions to the Confederate military and even suggested he visit Georgia and build his machines for military service.
The second page of the letter includes two newspaper clippings covering the gun from The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio and
Capital City Fact in Columbus, Ohio.
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Identifier: |
ms4108 |
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| 4115 |
Title: |
Emma R. Heidelbach papers
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Heidelbach, Emma R. , 1872-1950 |
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Dates: |
1915-1919 |
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Consists of correspondence and a collection of other written and printed ephemera belonging to Mrs. Emma R. Heidelbach during
World War I. Notable items include a U.S. army song book from 1918, original typewritten poetry by U.S. soldiers, and four
French handbills showing French opposition to the war and Germany.
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Identifier: |
ms4109 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4116 |
Title: |
George Magruder Battey Subscribers' Bulletin
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Battey, George Magruder, 1887-1965 |
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Dates: |
1938-1962 |
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The collection consists of issues of Subscribers' Bulletin, by Georgia Information Service, which was managed by George M.
Battey. Issues are typewritten on carbon paper, dating November 14, 1938-May 13, 1939, and cover topics relating to Georgia
history and genealogy. The collection also includes a typewritten letter signed by George M. Battey, regarding a scrapbook,
exhibits destroyed in the bombing of Shanghai, Georgia Information Service, and the class of 1861 of Princeton University.
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ms411 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4117 |
Title: |
Mats Sexton B-52's memorabilia collection
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B-52's (Musical group) |
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Dates: |
1977-2017 |
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Consists of memorabilia from 1977 to present day, pertaining to the musical group, The B-52's, from Athens, Georgia. Includes
autographed memorabilia, multiple vinyl copies of the groups first single, "Rock Lobster/52 Girls," and scrapbook materials
pertaining to the band and their fan clubs.
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Identifier: |
ms4110 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4118 |
Title: |
Broadside Denouncing James K. Hines
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1894 |
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This collection contains a printed broadside with an illustration of James K. Hines, Populist candidate for governor of Georgia,
an inflammatory quote, its condemnation and witness statements to the fact, and a rebuttal from the candidate.
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ms4111 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4120 |
Title: |
Pat Smith Atlanta Chapter NOW papers
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Smith, Pat |
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Dates: |
1968-1978 |
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Consists of materials mostly from the 1970s pertaining to the Atlanta Chapter of the National Organization for Women. Contains
correspondence, including letters and surveys sent to policymakers asking for their stances on women's issues. Contains brochures,
newsletters, and materials pertaining to the organization, women's issues, and advocacy for the ratification of the Equal
Rights Amendment.
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ms4115 |
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