| 4741 |
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Cox College and Conservatory records
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Bacon, Milton E., 1818-1886 |
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1853-1962 |
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The collection consists of personal correspondence of the Bacon and Cox families and records relating to the Cox College and
Conservatory and its predecessors, Cox College and Southern Female College. The personal correspondence is comprised mainly
of letters (1853-1886) from Milton E. Bacon to his children. Written after his tenure at SFC, Bacon is living in Okolona,
then Aberdeen, Mississippi where he is involved in female academies. The letters discuss mainly family news, emphasizing the
education of his grandchildren and his current position. The collection also includes the personal correspondence of Charles
C. Cox (1883-1905) mainly to and from his wife Alice Bacon Cox, his daughter Alice Cox, and his friend Clem P. Steed of Macon,
Georgia.
Also included are records relating to the Southern Female College (LaGrange, Ga.), Cox College (LaGrange and College Park,
Ga.), and Cox College and Conservatory (College Park, Ga.) including college catalogs (1867-1922, with gaps); programs; newspaper
clippings; scrapbooks (1857-1912, with gaps) containing programs, flyers, and newspaper clippings; and photographs of the
Southern Female College and the Cox family.
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| 4742 |
Title: |
Akehurst - Lines family papers
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Lines family |
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Dates: |
1850-1914 |
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The collection consists of correspondence and diaries of the Akehurst and Lines families from 1850-1914. The bulk of the
correspondence contains letters between Jennie Akehurst, a teacher at Covington, Georgia and Sylvanus Lines of Fayetteville
Georgia during their courtship (1857-1860) and married life (1861-1874). Topics discussed include family matters, life in
Georgia, and news of relatives. Another portion of the correspondence consists of letters to and from Daisy Lines while teaching
in Irvington, Georgia (1882-1898). Includes drafts of letters to and letters from Jerome Reneau, writing from Greene County,
Alabama and Texas; correspondence to Jennie Lines; and correspondence from Daisy's aunt Anna Marie Akehurst Barham. Topics
discussed include Reneau and Daisy's friendship, Reneau's farming in Alabama, social events, Daisy's teaching, and family
news.
The diaries were written by Jennie Akehurst Lines (1859-1861 and 1861-1871) and Anna Maria Akehurst Barham (1861-1871). Jennie's
diary entries prior to 1861 mainly concern financial hardships and personal matters. Beginning in 1860, entries discuss the
political climate, the 1860 election, abolitionists, and slavery. For 1861-1866, the diary contains information on Georgia's
succession from the union, social life and living conditions during the Civil War, problems with slaves, and freedmen. Entries
for 1866-1871 again mainly focus on personal matters. The Barham diary contains entries pertaining to the Female Orphans'
Asylum (Macon, Ga.), where she was matron, the South's reaction to the Battle of Bull Run, economic and living conditions
in Georgia during the Civil War, problems with Confederate currency, cotton planting both during and after the war, and problems
hiring and supervising freedmen.
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ms73 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4743 |
Title: |
Graham Rawson papers
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Rawson, Graham, 1890- |
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Dates: |
1913-1947 |
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The collection consists of the correspondence of Graham Rawson from 1913-1947. Much of the correspondence documents Rawson's
attempts to get his works published and his plays produced or the financial side of publication. Other correspondence pertains
to the problems of translating dramatic works; difficulties associated with turning novels into films or plays; and books
reviewed for publishing companies particularly George Allen and Unwin. The collection contains both incoming correspondence
to Rawson as well as typed carbons of his letters.
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ms74 |
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| 4744 |
Title: |
Charles Thomas Marvin collection
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Marvin, Charles, 1854-1890 |
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Dates: |
1880-1889 |
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The collection consists of four manuscript volumes of Charles Marvin's works, including Pioneers in Central Asia, Petroleum
Industry of Russia, The Region of the Eternal Fire, and Merv and the Man Stealing Turcomans. Also included are broadsides
and circulars containing press notices regarding works by Marvin.
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ms75 |
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| 4745 |
Title: |
Hillyer family papers
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Hillyer family |
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Dates: |
1805-1990 |
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The collection consists of the papers of the Hillyer family from 1805-1990 with the bulk between 1805-1874. Materials from
the early years (1805-1819) pertain to Shaler Hillyer and consist of a letter and account book describing Petersburg, Elbert
County, Georgia. The collection contains a memoir written by Junius Hillyer describing life on his family's plantation, slavery,
the family's move to Athens, Georgia (1821), Junius' attendance at grammar school, descriptions of and activities at Franklin
College (University of Georgia). Also includes photocopies of letters from William Dickerson and Peter Wellborn Martin, friends
of the Hillyers; materials pertaining to the publication of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE JUNIUS HILLYER; and dedication of
a marker at the Freeman Hillyer homeplace in Popular Grove, Georgia.
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ms76 |
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| 4746 |
Title: |
William Henry Fleming papers
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Fleming, William H. (William Henry), 1856-1944 |
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Dates: |
1875-1912 |
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The collection consists of the papers and scrapbooks of William Henry Fleming from 1875-1912. The bulk of the collection contains
scrapbooks (1875-1899) of clippings documenting Fleming's activities, speeches, and political career. The correspondence (1902,
1910-1912) pertains to the contested Tenth District election of 1902 between Fleming and Thomas W. Hardwick, and the stolen
fi fas (tax executions) from the Office of the Washington County Ordinary. Correspondents include James Barrett, T.J. Holmes,
and Thomas E. Watson.
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ms77 |
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| 4747 |
Title: |
James D. Frederick family papers
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Frederick family |
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Dates: |
1844-1899, 1942 |
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The collection consists of papers of James Daniel Frederick and the Frederick family from 1844-1899, 1942. The bulk of the
collection consists of diaries and account books of James D. Frederick. The diaries (1844-1856 and 1873-1899) contain entries
describing Frederick's student life at the University of Georgia, a few minutes and the constitution of the Washingtonian
Temperance Society of Franklin College, and entries pertaining to crop conditions, weather, and farming practices for Frederick's
farm in Marshallville, Macon County, Georgia. Entries for the period 1873-1889 are sparse and usually are recorded once a
year. The account books (1873, 1875-1878, 1880-1882, and 1888-1892) include occasional notes but mainly record items purchased
for operating the farm.
The collection also contains a diary (January - April 1882) of Eugene Frederick pertaining to the operation of his farm; a
typescript of THE KEENE FAMILY containing photographs, genealogical charts, and clippings; and the original mockup for THE
RUMPH-FREDERICK FAMILIES including correspondence, photographs, clippings, and genealogical charts. The genealogical material
was collected by Louise Frederick Hays.
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ms79 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4748 |
Title: |
Edwin King Lumpkin papers
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Lumpkin & Burnett (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1881-1921 |
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The collection consists of papers of Edwin King Lumpkin from 1881-1921. The majority of the collection pertains to Lumpkin's
Athens (Ga.) law firm, Lumpkin & Burnett and includes mainly correspondence relating to law cases of Lumpkin and his partner
Wiley B. Burnett. The collection contains personal correspondence to family and friends, including his brother Joseph H. Lumpkin,
and his wife and children. The personal correspondence pertains to his law practice, social life in Athens (Ga.), Lumpkin's
interest in national and state politics, and in particular the campaigns of kinsman Hoke Smith. The J.T. Dudley papers (1906-1912)
contain correspondence dealing with buying and selling land throughout the South. The papers of Edwin K. Lumpkin, Jr. (1910-1915)
consist mainly of correspondence relating to his legal practice. The papers of Lumpkin's law partner, Wiley B. Burnett contain
mainly bills and receipts, with a few letters relating to the law firm.
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ms80 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4749 |
Title: |
Family Visitor account book
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Family Visitor (Firm : Madison, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1849-1856 |
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The collection consists of an account book for the magazine Family Visitor from January 1849-December 1850. Each entry lists
the customer's name, service rendered, and price. Services include printing cards, handbills, and pamphlets, or placing advertisements.
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ms107 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4750 |
Title: |
Fleming scrapbook
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1890 |
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A volume of pasted clippings on Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and national history. It includes some of the sketches of
Athens, 1865-1875, which were printed in the local paper by A. L. Hill, who later published them as Annals of Athens. There
are other articles, some by George G. Smith on early Georgia history, much about the Revolution and national history, includes
a list of prisoners kept in Fort at St. Augustine by British in 1780, rolls of soldiers, 1775, from South Carolina, and some
articles concerning early Baptists.
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ms109 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4751 |
Title: |
Confederate Army war figures scrapbook
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1865 |
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The collection consists of one volume containing newspaper clippings and typescript. The book is seventy-seven pages long,
though most are blank and pages 16-24 are missing.
Several newspapers printed articles, contemplating war figures, at the war's end. The volume has several of these, including
ones entitled "Resources of South in War: Comparative Strengths of the Belligerents," "The Men Who Fought for the South in
1861-1865," and "Relative Numbers." Other typed lists show the analysis more clearly. One in particular titled "Strength of
the Confederate Army (At the close of the War)" details those surrendered, killed, and wounded. Slight comparisons with the
Union are made. These were made in the early years after the war before reconciliation and Reconstruction.
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ms111 |
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| 4752 |
Title: |
Right Rogers account book
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Rogers, Right |
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Dates: |
1835-1837 |
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The collection consists of an account book for shoemaker Right Rogers of Athens, Georgia from January, 1835 - July, 1837.
Entries include the date, customer's name, service rendered or item purchased, and amount charged. Often the entries list
who the shoes were for - a servant, child, or wife.
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Identifier: |
ms114 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4753 |
Title: |
Ladies Benevolent and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church (Athens, Ga.) record book
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Ladies Benevolent and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1882-1885 |
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A record book including minutes, a constitution, and rolls of the Ladies Benevolent and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian
Church (Athens, Ga.) from April, 1882 - February, 1885. The minutes describe the activities of the members including hymns
sung, readings given by the members, and elections of officers. The collection also includes newspaper clippings regarding
the deaths of Captain C. G. Talmadge and Isham H. Pittard.
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ms115 |
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| 4754 |
Title: |
Confederate veterans roll
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Clarke County (Ga.). Tax Receiver Office |
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Dates: |
1906 |
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The collection consists of one notebook compiled by J.H. Dorsey of the Clarke County (Ga.) Tax Receiver Office for 1906. The
roll lists ex-Confederate soldiers and widows of ex-Confederates divided into two sections. Section one lists name of Confederate
soldier, company, regiment or Athens command, where and when enlisted, where and when discharged, and post office. Section
two gives name of soldier, name of widow, company or unit, where and when enlisted, where and when discharged, and post office.
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ms116 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4755 |
Title: |
Childs, Nickerson & Co. records
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Childs, Nickerson & Company (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1861-1887 |
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The collection consists of records of Childs, Nickerson & Co. and its predecessor, Nicholson, Reeves & Wynn (Athens, Ga.)
from 1861-1887. Primarily composed of correspondence and invoices for Nicholson, Reeves & Wynn (1861) and Childs, Nickerson
& Co. (1866-1877), relating to the buying and selling of hardware goods.
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ms83 |
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| 4756 |
Title: |
Nelle Reese collection
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Reese, Nelle, -1962 |
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Dates: |
1880-1862 |
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The collection consists of scrapbooks, correspondence, manuscripts of talks and papers read on various subjects by Miss Reese.
Committee reports of Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary society, mementoes, minutes books and scrapbooks of University Womens Club,
University of Georgia, and clippings.
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Identifier: |
ms84 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 4757 |
Title: |
Safford Harris collection
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Harris, Safford |
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Dates: |
1859-1938 |
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The collection consists of letters dated 1859-1938, deeds, finances, business and personal, such as cancelled checks, check
stubs, bank books, tax receipts, legal documents, such as indentures, notes, cases, manuscripts, i.e. poems and recipes, pamphlets,
printed materials, books, newspaper clippings, post cards, Christmas cards, Easter cards, valentines, programs, broadsides,
sunday school cards, trade cards, mementos, and other miscellaneous items. The material deals with the Wray family of Wrayswood,
Greene County and Athens, and the family of C. W. Harris and Miss Sarah H. Harris of Winterville, Wrayswood, Madison and Athens.
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ms87 |
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| 4758 |
Title: |
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation house survey
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Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation |
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Dates: |
1967 |
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This collection consists of nine Hollinger boxes of data sheets, snapshots, and negatives on close to 800 buildings in Athens.
Although emphasis is on houses, other structures are included as well, such as churches, downtown businesses, and buildings
on the University of Georgia campus. As a general rule the data sheets with accompanying photographs have been organized alphabetically
by street address. Buildings on the University campus are listed under "Georgia. University" and those of the Navy School
under "Navy Supply Corps School". Negatives for all the photographs are located in the last box of the collection and have
been arranged by numbers found on the data sheets.
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ms88 |
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| 4759 |
Title: |
Persons Brothers account books
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Persons Brothers (Talbotton, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1886-1933 |
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The collection consists of account books of the Persons Brothers general store in Talbotton, Georgia from 1886-1933 (with
some gaps). Includes account ledgers and cash books which document the sale of dry goods, clothing, hardware, and wagons.
The collection also includes two account books of the Talbotton Railroad Company, owned and operated by the Persons family,
which ran from Talbotton to Paschal. The account books document income and expenses of the railroad from 1881-1887 and 1909-1912.
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ms90 |
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| 4760 |
Title: |
John B. Vaughan papers
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Vaughan, John B., 1862-1918 |
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Dates: |
1884-1938 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, music manuscripts, and printed material of John B. Vaughan and Mrs. Vaughan from
1884-1938. Some correspondence is personal in nature, and inquires about John B. Vaughan's health, but mostly concerns orders
of Vaughan's song books, and lyrics and music for consideration. Music manuscripts include hymns composed by Vaughan, his
wife, and others. Printed material consists mainly of published hymns by a variety of composers.
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ms92 |
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