| 5021 |
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John Berrien letters
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Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 |
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1796 November 20, 1799 March 19 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Louisville, November 20, 1796, to George Jones, Savannah, signed John Berrien,
regarding survey and purchase of land; dated Louisville, March 19, 1799, to Charles Harris, Savannah, signed John Berrien,
regarding some land to be sold for taxes, and inviting Mr. and Mrs. Harris to visit. The collection also includes an explanatory
note.
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ms415 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5022 |
Title: |
Captain Daniel Kirkpatrick, Jr. letter to Governor Joseph E. Brown
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Kirkpatrick, Daniel, Jr., Captain |
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1860 |
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This collection consists of a letter written by Captain Daniel Kirkpatrick, Jr. in January of 1860 to Governor Jospeh E. Brown
regarding the state of the Washington Artillery Company, stationed in Augusta, Georgia. It details the officers, unit personnel,
and arms, along with suggested improvements as per Special Order #22.
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ms4179 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5023 |
Title: |
Lucy Cobb Institute collection
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Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.) |
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circa 1858-1940 |
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The collection consists of materials relating to the Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens, Georgia, from approximately 1858-1940.
The collection includes general material, alumnae correspondence, programs, photographs of school activities and students,
newspaper clippings, and printed material. The collection also contains material relating to the Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association
including a record book (1924-1940) with minutes and newspaper clippings relating to the Association of Lucy Cobb graduates.
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ms42 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5024 |
Title: |
Governor Rufus B. Bullock letter to Charles A. Sumner
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Bullock, Rufus B. (Rufus Brown), 1834-1907 |
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Dates: |
1871 February 18 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Atlanta, Georgia, February 18, 1871, to "Hon. Charles Sumner," signed "Rufus
B. Bullock," regarding Foster Blodgett. Bullock urges the acceptance of Blodgett as a duly elected U.S. Senator from Georgia,
and discusses Blodgett's background, personal life, and political character.
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Identifier: |
ms430 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5025 |
Title: |
Robert Toombs order and Alfred Colquitt letter
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Creator: |
Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894 |
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Dates: |
1838, 1886 |
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This collection contains a legal order and engraved portrait of Robert Toombs, and a letter from Alfred Colquitt to John E.
Brown and an engraved portrait of Colquitt.
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Identifier: |
ms4305 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5026 |
Title: |
Thomas Reade Rootes (T.R.R.) Cobb papers
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Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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Dates: |
1852-1862 |
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The collection consists of papers of Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb from 1852-1862. Consists primarily of typescript copies of letters
to his wife, Marian Lumpkin Cobb (1860-1862) while commanding Cobb's Legion. The letters discuss Cobb's participation in the
Seven Days' Battle, the Battle of Antietam, and the Battle of 2nd Bull Run; and his attitude toward the events and personalities
he encountered during his military career.
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Identifier: |
ms448 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5027 |
Title: |
George Cooke passport and sketchbook
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Creator: |
Cooke, G. (George), 1793-1849 |
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Dates: |
1826-1831 |
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The collection consists of a passport and sketchbook belonging to George Cooke. The passport was given to George Cooke by
the United States of America, May 18, 1826; the sketchbook contains description pages, "Ancient Costumes, Rome 1828," and
sketches of Greek and Roman figures.
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Identifier: |
ms457 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5028 |
Title: |
John Forsyth letters
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Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 |
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Dates: |
1824-1838 |
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The collection consists of five letters signed "John Forsyth": dated Washington, February 23, 1824, to John O'Connor, regarding
the presidential election in New York; dated Georgetown, February 25, 1825, to John Michael O'Connor, regarding the presidential
election and ramifications of political activity; dated Washington, May 29, 1826, "Mr. James Barbour," regarding expenses
paid by the Department of War to the Creek Nation; dated New York, [October 10, 1835], "My dear sir" [S. Dirkins?]; dated
Washington, April 14, 1838, to "Robert Gilmer," regarding Gilmer's letter concerning the discharge of Joseph Cullen, U. S.
Consulate at Tenerife.
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Identifier: |
ms477 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5029 |
Title: |
Crawford W. Long family papers
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Creator: |
Long, Crawford Williamson, 1815-1878 |
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Dates: |
1842-1939 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Dr. Crawford W. Long and the Long family of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia from 1842-1939.
Includes correspondence, bills, receipts, notes, scrapbooks, and clippings. Early correspondence (1842-1879) is between Long,
his wife Caroline, and daughter Frances. From 1897-1929, the correspondence details efforts of Frances Long Taylor to establish
her father's claim to the first successful use of ether as an anesthetic, including correspondence with Irish physician George
Foy and Allen Smith of the University of Pennsylvania; and memorials to Long. The scrapbooks contain copies of affidavits,
letters, and notes copied by Florence Long Bartow concerning her father's use of ether; genealogical material on the Long,
Swain, and allied families; photographs; and clippings on Long's career and memorials. The collection also contains bills,
receipts, and legal documents for Emma M. Long and the estate of Frances Long Taylor.
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Identifier: |
ms49 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5030 |
Title: |
Lucy M. Stanton papers
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Stanton, Lucy M., 1875-1931 |
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Dates: |
1889-1931 |
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The collection consists of papers of Lucy May Stanton from 1889-1931. Includes correspondence, notebooks, account books, journals,
sketchbooks, printed materials, photographs, clippings, and research materials. The journals, notebooks, and sketchbooks describe
Stanton's methods and processes followed in her painting. The photographs consist of pictures of Stanton, family photographs
and black and white reproductions of Stanton's works. The correspondence pertains to commissions for Stanton's work as well
as personal correspondence from John Burroughs, Laura Coombes Hills, George and Mabel Sarton, May Sarton, and Stanton's sister,
Willie Marion Forbes.
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Identifier: |
ms392 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5031 |
Title: |
Tift family research files
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Creator: |
Fair, John D. |
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Dates: |
20th Century |
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This collection contains notes, correspondence, and copies of documents relating to the Tift family in Georgia, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, and Georgia.
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ms4075 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5032 |
Title: |
Malthus Augustus Ward notebooks
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Ward, Malthus A. (Malthus Augustus), 1794-1863 |
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Dates: |
1814-1860 |
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The collection consists of fourteen notebooks of Malthus Augustus Ward from 1814-1860. The notebooks contain lectures on medicine,
physiology, chemistry, and botany; notes on surgery, drugs and dentition, manners and mores, horticulture, and botany; plans
of gardens; and descriptions of plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
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Identifier: |
ms51 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5033 |
Title: |
James Jackson letters to Anthony Wayne
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Jackson, James, 1757-1806 |
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Dates: |
1782 |
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The collection consists of two letters from Col. James Jackson at Wrights and Eiley, near Savannah, Georgia, to Brig. General
Andrew Wayne at Ebenezer (also near Savannah) dated February 19 and 20, 1782. Jackson who was in command of a body of troops
under Wayne, reports about troop movements, a planned ambush, and the need for shoes.
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ms510 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5034 |
Title: |
John Clark family papers
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Clark family |
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Dates: |
1826-1862 |
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The collection consists of papers relating to the settlement of John Clark's estate and the activities of his heirs from 1826-1862.
The papers include inventories of property, deeds, plat maps, correspondence, and copies of court records. The materials mainly
document land transfers and land claims in Florida often with the St. Andrews & Chipola Canal & Railroad Company. Correspondents
include Ann Clark Campbell, John W. Campbell, Richard H. Long, and Thomas Baltzell.
The collection included a broadside, Pensacola Gazette Extra Saturday, BRO 1826 P4, which has been added to the broadside
collection.
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ms547 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5035 |
Title: |
John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies)
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Slaton, John M. |
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Dates: |
1883, 1886 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, Georgia, October 4, 1883, "Dear Father," from "J. M. Slaton," regarding
Slaton's living arrangements and dormitories at the University of Georgia (typewritten copy); dated Athens, Georgia, March
7, 1886, "Major W. F. Slaton," signed "John M. Slaton," regarding the University of Georgia (photocopy).
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ms557 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5036 |
Title: |
Byron Herbert Reece papers
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Reece, Byron Herbert, 1917-1958 |
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Dates: |
1937-1958 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Byron Herbert Reece from 1937-1958. The collection includes correspondence (1945-1958);
lecture notes on composition, poetry, English and American literature relating to his work at Young Harris College; publications
in which his works appear; published and unpublished manuscript poems and prose; and scrapbooks containing correspondence,
newsclippings, reviews, and press releases.
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Identifier: |
ms56 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5037 |
Title: |
William Bacon Stevens letter to Governor George Towns
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Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887 |
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Dates: |
1848 May 10 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, May 10, 1848, "Dear Sir" [Governor George Towns], from William Bacon
Stevens, regarding the appointment of a Board of Visitors for the University of Georgia.
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ms574 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5038 |
Title: |
Nelson Tift letters
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Tift, Nelson, 1810-1891 |
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Dates: |
1868 August 3, 1869 April 24 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Albany, Georgia, August 3, 1868, to "Charles Lanman," signed "Nelson Tift,"
regarding Tift's inability to comply with Lanman's request; dated Albany, April 24, 1869, "My dear mother," signed "Nelson
Tift," regarding family and friends. The letter to Tift's mother is written on Address of Hon. Nelson Tift to the Press &
People of Georgia. From Albany News, April 23, 1869.
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ms608 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5039 |
Title: |
Patrick Hues Mell, Jr. family scrapbooks
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Mell family |
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Dates: |
1857-1916 |
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The collection consists of eight scrapbooks of the Mell family from 1857-1916. Scrapbooks contain some memorabilia and correspondence
between Mell family members, but mainly contains newspaper clippings relating to Patrick Hues Mell, Jr., and his father, Patrick
Hues Mell. Clippings document Mell's involvement with the Georgia and Southern Baptist Conference and as Chancellor of the
University of Georgia; and Mell, Jr.'s work at Alabama Polytech Institute (Auburn, Alabama); the United Confederate Veterans,
Alabama Division; and the Baptist Church. The scrapbooks also contain clippings relating to Annie R. Mell's involvement in
various patriotic societies, including The Daughters of the American Revolution; and clippings concerning other relatives
in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The collection also includes Mell Jr's class lecture notes on philosophy while attending
the University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms61 |
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| 5040 |
Title: |
Robert Toombs papers
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Creator: |
Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 |
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Dates: |
1850-1883, 1939 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of Robert Toombs from 1850-1883. Toombs writes to Julia Ann Toombs while serving
in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., and while serving in the Civil War. Correspondence concerns family matters with some
political matters mentioned. Of particular interest are several letters from Alexander Stephens to Mrs. Toombs discussing
political and family matters. The collection also includes letters to George Walker Crawford, and his son-in-law, Samuel W.
Mays, regarding lands owned by Toombs in Tarrant County, Texas.
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ms618 |
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