| 4141 |
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Johnny Mercer letter to Max Wilk
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Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 |
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1973 |
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The collection consists of one typed letter: undated, "Mr. Wilk," signed "John M-," regarding a book Henry Kane, David Ewen
and Mercer are debuting in the fall. Mercer agrees to "help in any way," and thanks Wilk for the inclusion of his name "amongst
the list of desirables."
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ms3727 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4142 |
Title: |
Alfred Howe Terry letters to General Thomas Ruger
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Terry, Alfred Howe, 1827-1890 |
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1869, 1870 |
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The collection consists of three handwritten letters: dated Atlanta, December 28, 1869, addressed to General Ruger, McPherson
Barracks, signed "A. H. Terry," regarding the examination of a policeman who killed a black man at the barracks; dated Atlanta,
Georgia, December 29, addressed to General Ruger, signed "Alfred H. Terry," requesting officers and trustworthy men to leave
by rail on "confidential duty"; dated Atlanta, January 10, "General," signed "Alfred H. Terry," asking Ruger to arm and prepare
to move one hundred men because of the excitement in town.
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ms3728 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4143 |
Title: |
Thomas Howard Ruger papers
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Ruger, Thomas Howard, 1833-1907 |
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Dates: |
1866-1869 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, telegrams, reports, and printed material. Most of the correspondence is with General
Meade, Assistant Adjutant General Richard Drum, and the Bank of the Republic in New York. The letters by Ruger are drafts
with numerous corrections and describe his attempts as Governor to carry out the orders of General Meade. There is a letter
of parole from Jones on January 29, 1968 after his arrest and a letter from Jenkins on February 7, 1868 mentioning his possible
arrest.
After leaving office on July 4, 1868, Ruger sent reports to Governor Bullock and Richard Drum detailing his time as Governor
and the problems he encountered. There is also a report each from the Georgia Penitentiary and the Georgia School for the
Deaf stating some needs and expenses.
The printed material includes a "Report of the Treasurer of the State of Georgia" (1866), "Constitution of the State of Georgia
as passed by the Constitutional Convention" (1868), and order from headquarters of the Third Military District.
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ms3729 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4144 |
Title: |
Hoke Smith O'Kelley letters
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O'Kelley, H. S. (Hoke Smith) |
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Dates: |
1944-1945 |
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The collection consists of two letters from Hoke O'Kelley while he was stationed overseas during World War II, regarding ex-servicemen
benefits. Also included are obituaries of Mrs. W.R. O'Kelley and Reverend Artemas Franklin O'Kelley.
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ms373 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4145 |
Title: |
Seaborn Jones family papers
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Jones family |
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Dates: |
1813-1966 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, correspondence, legal papers, financial papers, writings, photographs,
printed material and artifacts. The correspondence includes family, personal, business letters, and several Civil War Letters.
There are also letters and notes from tenants who worked on the Jones' plantations, which included Ogeechee, Crab Apple, and
Canaan. Legal matters consist of cases the firm handled, deeds, estate papers, fi fas, bonds for title, wills, contracts,
and guardianship papers. The firm John J. Jones & Son served as counsel for the Central of Georgia Railway, and these lawsuits
against the railroad often involved the killing of cows and pigs on the tracks. There is material about the Ideal Theatre
built by Seaborn Jones in Waynesboro (GA) for a movie theater. Financial papers include bills and receipts from various stores
and receipts from cotton sales. Writings include information on the history of Canaan plantation and a diary by John James
Jones about his trip to Europe in 1926.
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ms3730 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4146 |
Title: |
Lane Greene architectural records
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Creator: |
Greene, W. Lane, 1935-2009 |
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Dates: |
1921-2009 |
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The collection consists of project files, manuals, and architectural drawings and plans related to the work of preservation
architect Lane Greene. The project files consist largely of financial and planning documentation that circulated among contractors,
clients, and Greene. The project manuals are bound volumes that served as instructions for contractors as they carried out
projects. The drawings and plans are mostly large format documents that illustrate floor plans, elevations, electrical and
mechanical work, land surveys, and other aspects of project design.
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ms3731 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4148 |
Title: |
Allen and Maude Talmage papers
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Creator: |
Leathers, Milton |
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Dates: |
1921-1962 |
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This collection contains correspondence, contracts, and records of the management of rental property of the Allen Talmage
estate by Maude and Frances Talmage in Athens, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3733 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4149 |
Title: |
Alex A. Scarborough papers
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Creator: |
Scarborough, Alexander A., 1923-2017 |
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Dates: |
1970-2010 |
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This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, research notes, and publications.
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Identifier: |
ms3734 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4150 |
Title: |
Mike Cheatham papers
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Creator: |
Cheatham, Walter Malcolm (Mike), 1932-2013 |
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Dates: |
1900-2011 |
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The collection consists of Cheatham's research and writing on topics such as the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the life of former
Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin) CEO Thomas G. Pownall, and athletics. The collection also features his research on other
topics, often related to southern history, as well as his newspaper sportswriting and transcripts of radio commentary. Research-related
materials include his notes, correspondence, and photocopies of sources. A small portion of the collection contains personal
writing and correspondence.
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Identifier: |
ms3735 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4151 |
Title: |
Sir John Glubb letters to Diane Hanson
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Creator: |
Glubb, John Bagot, Sir, 1897-1986 |
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Dates: |
1970-2005 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Sir John Glubb in Mayfield, England to Diane Hanson during the years 1971-1986
as she worked at Troy State University (AL), Brenau University (Gainesville, GA), and High Point University (NC). There are
also printed obituaries and memorials, photographs, and several handwritten chapters of Glubb's book The Way of Love. There
are no letters from Diane, but Glubb's letters are filled with his opinions on politics, religion, women's rights, and Middle
East history. He includes inspirational quotations with most letters and gives many details of his health and family.
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ms3736 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4152 |
Title: |
Marguerite Hodgson family papers
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Hodgson, Marguerite Thomas, 1924-2010 |
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Dates: |
1829-2005 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, genealogy, correspondence, writings, financial papers, photographs, printed
material, scrapbooks, artwork, and artifacts. In addition to the Hodgson family, Marguerite Hodgson did genealogy research
on other branches of her family, including the White family of White Hall, Thomas family, Richards family, and Morton family.
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ms3737 |
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| 4153 |
Title: |
Farris Cadle Savannah ephemera collection
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Cadle, Farris W. |
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Dates: |
2012-2017 |
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This collection consists of posters, flyers and brochures advertising performing arts events, businesses, tourist attractions,
civic organizations, churches, schools, and restaurant menus from around Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms3738 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4154 |
Title: |
Jack Izlar, Sr. and Mary Jones Izlar papers
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Izlar family |
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Dates: |
1929-2008 |
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The collection includes photographs of Jack Izlar, Sr., his fellow servicemen, and area locals during Izlar's U.S. Navy service
in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It also includes a genealogy of the Jones family, a 1929 motor vehicle registration
card issued to William William Jones, a handwritten letter from Izlar to his mother inscribed on a menu for the 1943 U.S.
Naval Air Station Thanksgiving dinner, a newsletter from The Shoreliner announcing the end of the war, a photocopied announcement
for the Jones-Knight wedding, and an official certificate of registration from the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
recognizing William William Jones' immigration to the United States from Wales.
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Identifier: |
ms3740 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4155 |
Title: |
Horace Weaver family papers
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Weaver, Horace |
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Dates: |
1854-1877 |
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This collection features two U.S. Army discharge papers dated 1862 and 1865, a letter dated 1854, and a tintype photograph
of a family group. It also contains a burial deed for R.A. Weaver.
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Identifier: |
ms3741 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4156 |
Title: |
Milford Taylor fuel ration coupons
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Taylor, Milford J. |
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Dates: |
1942-1943 |
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The collection consists of the cover of one basic gasoline ration coupon book and a fuel oil ration coupon for Mr. and Mrs.
Milford J. Taylor of Yalesville, Connecticut.
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Identifier: |
ms3742 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4157 |
Title: |
Music Midtown records
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Creator: |
Conlon, Peter |
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Dates: |
1994-2011 |
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Collection consists of photographic, audiovisual and promotional material (including posters autographed by musicians and
performers) for the Atlanta music festival Music Midtown, which ran from 1994-2005 and started again in 2011.
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Identifier: |
ms3743 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4158 |
Title: |
Robert Burch papers
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Creator: |
Burch, Robert Joseph, 1925-2007 |
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Dates: |
1915-2007 |
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The collection consists of biographical information, family correspondence, personal correspondence, business correspondence,
writings and speeches, financial papers, printed material, photographs, and artifacts.
Family correspondence is between Burch and his parents, siblings, aunts, nieces and nephews. He writes descriptive letters
from Japan in 1954 and more from London in 1978-1979. A majority of the business correspondence is with publishers, especially
Viking Press, the publisher of most of his books. There is also correspondence with elementary schools, high schools, colleges,
and libraries that he visited for speaking engagements, conferences and book signings.
Writings include journals of his freighter trips, and typed versions and galley proofs of many of his books.
A large portion of the financial papers are royalty statements from the sale of his books.
There are photographs of Burch and his family and friends, and photographs of Japan taken while he lived there. Also included
are photographs of dogs, ducks, swans, and koi all of which he considered as pets.
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ms3744 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4159 |
Title: |
S. C. Dobbs letter to J. S. Fain
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Dobbs, Stephen C. |
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Dates: |
1865 November 21 |
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Dobbs' letter is addressed to J. S. Fain, Athens, Georgia, November 21, 1865, and is a response to accusations concerning
the theft of brandy. Also included is a printed roster of Company E, 11th Regiment.
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ms3745 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4160 |
Title: |
Marel Brown letters to Harriet Kelley
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Brown, Marel, 1899- |
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Dates: |
1962-1989 |
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The collection consists of Marel Brown's correspondences with Harriet Kelley, newspaper articles written by and about Brown,
greeting cards, and church bulletins.
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ms3746 |
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