| 5002 |
Title: |
Etching of General James Oglethorpe
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Ireland, Samuel, -1800 |
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Dates: |
1785 |
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The collection consists of a portrait etching done by Samuel Ireland titled "General James Oglethorpe."
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ms3226 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5003 |
Title: |
Alexander H. Stephens carte-de-visite and envelope
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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1822-1840 |
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The collection consists of a carte-de-visite and envelope of Alexander H. Stephens mounted in a 9 x 12 inch frame. The envelope
is addressed to John L. Stephens, Milledgeville, Georgia, and signed with the return address of Alexander Stephens, Crawfordville,
Georgia.
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ms3230 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5004 |
Title: |
Berry Benson diaries
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Benson, Berry, 1843-1923 |
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Dates: |
1861-1865, circa 1910 |
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The collection consists of two diaries of Berry Benson from 1861-1865. Benson writes about the battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia;
his capture in Spotsylvania, Virginia; imprisonment and escape from Elmira Prison, New York; and other events in Maryland
and Georgia. People Benson mentions include Blackwood "Bob" Benson, Frank Champion, Mike Duffy, and General Bradley Johnson.
The collection also includes a manuscript written by Benson entitled "A Confederate Sergeant's Adventures."
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Identifier: |
ms326 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5005 |
Title: |
Mary Hambidge papers
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Creator: |
Hambidge, Mary, 1885-1973 |
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Dates: |
1910-2001 |
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The collection contains the personal and business papers of Mary Hambidge. These range from her personal correspondence between
friends and colleagues to business correspondence directly relating to her work. Much of the collection concerns the Rabun
Studios and other financials that Hambidge encountered in her career. There are a significant number of sketches and drawings,
both identified and unidentified. Some are from the work Dynamic Symmetry. There is a also a collection of items such as yarn,
jewelry, textiles, books, and photographs in this collection.
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Identifier: |
ms3265 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5006 |
Title: |
Alexander Hamilton Stephens letter to R.C. Daniel
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Creator: |
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1860 December 14 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Crawfordville, Georgia, December 14, 1860, to "R.C. Daniel," signed "Alexander
H. Stephens," regarding the falling prices of slaves and the adverse effect secession will have on this price.
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Identifier: |
ms3282 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5007 |
Title: |
George Rockingham Gilmer papers
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Creator: |
Gilmer, George Rockingham, 1790-1859 |
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Dates: |
1827, 1858 |
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The collection consists of a journal written by George Rockingham Gilmer detailing a trip he took to Virginia in 1858. The
journal describes travels, friends, relatives, and activities during the trip. Also included are two letters containing biographical
information of Gilmer, and a land grant for 202 ½ acres to Hardy Deloach in Carroll County, Georgia, surveyed January 18,
1827.
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Identifier: |
ms330 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5008 |
Title: |
William J. Northen family papers
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Creator: |
Northen, William J. (William Jonathan), 1835-1913 |
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Dates: |
1790-1959 |
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The collection consists of genealogy, land documents, correspondence, financial papers, writings, photographs, artifacts,
and printed material. The correspondence includes letters to William J. Northen regarding the establishment of the town of
Fitzgerald, Georgia; letters regarding an apparent scandal involving the Farmers' Alliance and Leonidas Livingston; William
J. Northen's letters home as he traveled around Georgia in 1907 promoting racial harmony; and two Civil War letters from brothers
William and John Henry Neel of the 15th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Company K. The writings contain a journal by
William J. Northen in which he writes of his trip to Tallulah Falls, speeches at Mercer University, his 21st birthday, death
of his brother, and a letter to his sister regarding conditions at the end of the Civil War. Farm accounts are also included
in the journal.
Also of interest are slave documents and bills of sale; receipts from Mercer University and the Georgia Baptist Convention
when Peter Northen was treasurer; Ruth Northen's photo album containing University of Georgia photographs from 1911-1912 and
other travel photographs; and an 1801 indenture between the Catawba Indians and Thomas Neel for land in York County, South
Carolina. The following items were separated from the collection: walking cane without the handle and one square back wooden
chair with cane seat is housed in Organic storage.
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Identifier: |
ms3327 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5009 |
Title: |
Howard Finster collection
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Creator: |
High Museum of Art |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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The collection consists of the paper records of Howard Finster, including correspondence, postcards, notebooks and various
writings. The collection also contains the art related materials the High Museum did not imagine would be used in exhibits
of his art. This includes unfinished works as well as such items as: paper on wood in many different shapes; plate with Gerald
Ford on it; painted yellow gourd; 1 container of Minwax; an empty Kodak Camera box; various paint containers; brushes, knives
and other art related items.
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Identifier: |
ms3356 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5010 |
Title: |
Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers
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Creator: |
Horne family |
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Dates: |
1867-1976 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of genealogies, biographical information, and photographs of the Herschel V. Johnson and Pearce Horne
families from 1867-1976. Also included are correspondence between Pearce Horne, Tallulah Johnson Horne, Herschel V. Johnson,
A.K. Horne, J.U. Horne, other family members and friends; and a lock of Herschel V. Johnson's hair.
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Identifier: |
ms3365 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5011 |
Title: |
William Bragg collection of De Renne research
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Creator: |
Bragg, William Harris |
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Dates: |
1770-1999 |
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The collection consists of 16 boxes of maps, documents, photocopies, and other materials related to William Harris Bragg's
research and book entitled De Renne : Three Generations of a Georgia Family.
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Identifier: |
ms3409 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5012 |
Title: |
Lucy M. Stanton collection
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Creator: |
Stanton, Lucy M., 1875-1931 |
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Dates: |
1867-1997 |
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The collection consists of works of art and materials relating to Lucy May Stanton, Frances Forbes Heyn, and W. Stanton Forbes.
Items includes scrapbooks, exhibition catalogs, photographs, calling cards and memorabilia relating to Lucy May Stanton's
funeral, family expense records, sketchbooks, paint pots and paint brushes used by W. Stanton Forbes, ivory pieces, and an
audiotape of Frances Forbes Heyn singing Gullah songs. There is also corespondence from Stanton, Heyn, and Forbes, and printed
material concerning Lucy M. Stanton.
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Identifier: |
ms3486 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5013 |
Title: |
Joan Titus collection
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Creator: |
Titus, Joan |
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Dates: |
1890-2016 |
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This collection includes clippings, correspondence, genealogical files, articles, notes, interviews, transcripts, photographs,
and writings, gathered by Joan Titus, relating to Lillian Smith's life and legacy. The correspondence relates to Laural Falls
Camp, South Today, Lillian Smith's publications and events, and letters received by Joan Titus regarding Smith. There are
several folders of audience reaction cards from screenings of Miss Smith of Georgia from 1964 and 1966.
Also included in this collection are interviews conducted by Joan Titus in March 1962 with Atlanta civic and political leaders,
including Ivan Allan, William Hartsfield, Martin Luther King, Jr., Lorimer Douglas Milton, and Reverend Williams Holmes Borders,
regarding African American business leaders. Also in March 1962, Titus interviewed Dr. Robert Coles, a child psychiatrist,
about the effect of school desegregation on children. Excerpts of the Coles interview were used in Time-Life's radio program
"The Children Should be Heard".
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Identifier: |
ms3757 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5014 |
Title: |
British warrant for payment to James Oglethorpe
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1744 July 5 |
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The collection consists of a warrant issued by the British crown to pay James Oglethorpe for services rendered from 1738-1743,
dated July 5, 1744.
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Identifier: |
ms376 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5015 |
Title: |
Furman Bisher papers
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Creator: |
Bisher, Furman |
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Dates: |
1940s-2011 |
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This collection primarily consists of notebooks created by Bisher to record sporting events, article ideas, and interviews
with various athletes. The notes cover a wide range of sports at the professional and college level. Included are notes covering
the World Series, Super Bowl, Masters, Kentucky Derby, and five Olympic games. There are clippings documenting Bisher's column
from Charlotte News, Atlanta Journal, and Atlanta Journal Constitution. The research/professional files include clippings,
correspondence, and printed materials about the Masters. Also included are certificates and plaques documenting Bisher's successful
career.
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Identifier: |
ms3768 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5016 |
Title: |
John MacPherson Berrien letter to Peter Duponceau
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Creator: |
Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 |
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Dates: |
1839 July 24 |
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The collection consists of a letter from John MacPherson Berrien to Peter Duponceau, dated 1839 July 24. Berrien writes on
behalf of the Georgia Historical Society concerning information Duponceau, President of the Pennsylvania Historical Society,
had written for earlier involving the production of silk in early Georgia, and also urging greater cooperation between historical
societies.
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Identifier: |
ms3781 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5017 |
Title: |
Alexander H. Stephens letters
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Creator: |
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1850-1871 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of Alexander Hamilton Stephens, two are antebellum letters written while Stephens
was a U. S. Congressman representing Georgia's 7th District. The first letter was written from Washington, February 10, 1850,
requesting a copy of The Daily Globe be sent to a constituent. The second letter asks a "Dr. Lee" in Washington to perform
editing services for an agricultural report. The eight postwar letters are written as a private citizen in Milledgeville and
Crawfordville.
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Identifier: |
ms3900 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5018 |
Title: |
Travers W. Paine, III collection
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Creator: |
Rivers, Eurith Dickinson, 1895-1967 |
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Dates: |
1878-1937 |
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The collection consists of 2 letters from Alexander H. Stephens to Paul Hayne, a telegram from Governor E. D. Rivers to Richard
Reid about an upcoming football game, and various material concerning Richard Reid.
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Identifier: |
ms4052 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5019 |
Title: |
Tift family papers
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Creator: |
Tift, Henry Harding, 1841-1922 |
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Dates: |
1750-2015 |
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Contents: |
This collection contains correspondence, business and land records, photographs, family history, and printed material. Some
highlights include American Revolution militia recruitment orders, Colonial land records from Connecticut, and photographs
of early Tifton, Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms4074 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5020 |
Title: |
Mildred Lewis Rutherford papers
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Creator: |
Rutherford, Mildred Lewis, 1852-1928 |
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Dates: |
1883-1930 |
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The collection consists of papers of Mildred Lewis Rutherford from 1883-1930. The papers include correspondence, manuscripts,
printed materials, photographs, and clippings documenting Rutherford's activities as principal of the Lucy Cobb Institute
(1880-1920), historian general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) (1911-1916), the Children of the Confederacy,
and with the Georgia Division of the UDC.
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Identifier: |
ms41 |
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