| 5061 |
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Governor Charles J. McDonald letters
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McDonald, Charles James, 1793-1860 |
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1840 March 14, 1845 October 30 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Executive Department, Milledgeville, March 14, 1840, to "A. G. McNutt, Governor
of Mississippi," signed "Charles J. McDonald," regarding the extradition of David Patton of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, a
fugitive charged with murder; dated Executive Department, Milledgeville, October 30, 1845, to "B. Fitzpatrick, Governor of
Alabama," signed "Charles J. McDonald," regarding authorizing the arrest of certain fugitives in that state.
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ms915 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5062 |
Title: |
Benjamin Hawkins letters
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Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816 |
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1800 November 9, 1802 March 21 |
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The collection consists of two letters written by Benjamin Hawkins. Dated Fort Williamson, November 9, 1800, for David Henley,
the first letter informs Henley of affairs among the Creek Indians and tells of moving his residence to Toolcambatchee, on
the Tallapoosa River. Dated Toolcambatchee, Ga., March 21, 1802, to Mr. Joseph Clay, the second letter reports that a conference
with the Creeks will be held on May 1st which will be of interest to Georgia and the Indians.
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ms943 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5063 |
Title: |
James Oglethorpe letter to Sir John Philipps
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Oglethorpe, James Edward, 1696-1785 |
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1734 January 16 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Isles of Wight, January 16, 1734, Sir [John Philipps], signed James Oglethorpe.
Oglethorpe describes the settling of the Salzburgers in Georgia, and tells of bringing Tomochichi, an Indian chief, and an
Indian child the chief claims as his heir, back to England.
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ms952 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5064 |
Title: |
John Wereat letter
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Wereat, John, approximately 1733-1799 |
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Dates: |
1797 January 13 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Hardwick, January 13, 1797, "Dear sir," signed "John Wereat," regarding an order
for rice and 150 bushels of corn. The other side of the letter contains an unsigned letter (rough draft) to "George Washington,
President of the U. S. of A.," regarding appointment to office.
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Identifier: |
ms959 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5065 |
Title: |
Dr. Ida Mae Johnson Hiram papers
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Hiram, Ida Mae Johnson |
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Dates: |
circa 1910-1965 |
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The collection consists of handwritten articles by Dr. Ida Mae Johnson Hiram. Articles concern dentistry, Christianity, and
certain individuals (some articles have missing pages). The collection also contains a Christian play, and an obituary of
Willie David Bell. Six photographs are also included.
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Identifier: |
ms975 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5066 |
Title: |
Eugenius Aristides Nisbet papers
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Nisbet, Eugenius Aristides, 1803-1871 |
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Dates: |
1822-1967 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Eugenius Aristides Nisbet to his wife, Amanda Battle Nisbet, from 1822-1848.
Correspondence mainly concerns family matters, and a few concern state and national political matters. The collection also
contains a brief note from Judge Hiram Warner, and newspaper clippings regarding Nisbet's death and other matters.
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Identifier: |
ms987 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5067 |
Title: |
Lucian Lamar Knight letter
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Knight, Lucian Lamar, 1868-1933 |
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Dates: |
1931 October 5 |
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The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated St. Simons Island, October 5, 1931, to "The Librarian, A and M. School,
Cochran, Georgia," from Lucian Lamar Knight, regarding the first volume of his book Georgia's Bi-Centennial Memoirs and Memories.
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Identifier: |
ms988 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5068 |
Title: |
Ellis Merton Coulter Georgia Waters manuscript
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Coulter, E. Merton (Ellis Merton), 1890-1981 |
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Dates: |
circa 1965 |
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The collection consists of galley proofs of Georgia Waters: Tallulah Falls, Madison Springs, Scull Shoals and the Okefenokee
Swamp, by E. Merton Coulter. Georgia Waters was published in 1965 by the Athens Historical Quarterly.
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Identifier: |
ms998 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5069 |
Title: |
John M. White shop book
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White, John M. |
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Dates: |
1882-1885, 1898 |
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The shop book contains accounts for customers (probably in DeKalb County, Georgia). It lists the customer name, date, cost,
and services (such as sharpening a plow or repairing a wagon wheel or garden hoe). The accounts for 1884-1885 concern cotton
sales. Also included are a few recipes from newspapers and an 1898 church program for the Mill District Sunday School Association
Clifton Church. There are modern day notebook pages taped over some pages in the book. On these are handwritten transcripts
of letters from an unidentified father to his son in Savannah, Georgia regarding the sale of enslaved people on a plantation.
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Identifier: |
ms3698 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5070 |
Title: |
Ella May Thornton collection regarding Blind Tom
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Thornton, Ella May, 1885- |
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Dates: |
1908, 1941,1954-1964 |
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The collection consists of magazine articles, excerpts, and reprinted articles Ella May Thornton collected that are associated
with Blind Tom Wiggins. The collection also consists of a photograph of Blind Tom, photocopy of "Battle of Manassas", and
correspondence between Thornton and staff at public record offices, libraries and museums regarding Thornton's inquiry of
Blind Tom and the men who enslaved him.
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Identifier: |
ms569 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5072 |
Title: |
Frederick F. and Marie Schrader papers
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Schrader, Marie |
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Dates: |
1900-1929 |
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The collection consists correspondence to the Schraders discussing their writings and plays, programs, clippings, and music
scores; but the majority of the collecyion is theatrical studio photographs of various actors and actresses.
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ms2716 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5073 |
Title: |
Little Blue Book collection
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Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951 |
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Dates: |
1920-1939 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of books from the Little Blue Book series, all edited by E. Haldeman-Julius in the 1920s and 1930s.
These books are only a portion of the complete series and are on various subjects such as drama, science, poetry, and philosophy.
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ms2900 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5074 |
Title: |
Augusta Amelia (Daisy) Wright Mell papers
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Mell, Augusta Amelia Wright, 1869-1944 |
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Dates: |
1879-1944 |
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The collection consists of papers of and concerning Augusta Amelia (Daisy) Wright Mell from 1879-1944. Included are awards
and certificates presented to Daisy from American Defense Society and the National Woman's Liberty Loan Committee; correspondences
to Daisy from League of American Pen Women, and Advertising Club of Athens; letterheads of various businesses in Athens, Georgia,
including the Treasury Department, Sixth Federal Reserve District, and Athens Savings Bank. Also included are photographs
of Daisy Mell, George Anderson Mell, and Arminius Wright; the wills of George and Daisy Mell; and photocopies of newspaper
articles pertaining to the death and funeral of Daisy.
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ms1791 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5075 |
Title: |
Jack Landrum papers
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Landrum, Jack Marion, 1924-2014 |
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Dates: |
1943-1987 |
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The collection consists primarily of documents created during Jack Landrum's service in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve.
These documents include forms, orders, certificates, and other related material. Also included is a manuscript of "Memories
of Service in the United States Navy," a memoir about his career in the military. Also included are photographs of Mr. Landrum,
his wife, and several U.S. Navy groups, newsletters, and certificates.
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ms3947 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5076 |
Title: |
David Zeiger papers
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none |
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Dates: |
1991-1996 |
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This collection includes correspondence, sound and film logs, photographs and promotional material relating to David Zeiger's
1996 documentary film DISPLACED IN THE NEW SOUTH.
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Identifier: |
ms4461 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5077 |
Title: |
Margaret Rose Gladney papers
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Gladney, Margaret Rose |
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Dates: |
1980-1999 |
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This collection consists of correspondence, research materials, photographs, audio tapes, notes and other records documenting
Gladney's work on the letters, life and career of noted Southern author Lillian Smith.
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Identifier: |
ms3513 |
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| 5078 |
Title: |
George Horace Lorimer family papers
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Lorimer, George Horace, 1869-1937 |
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Dates: |
1858-1952 |
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The collection consists of biographical and genealogical material, family correspondence of the Lorimer and Ennis families,
business correspondence, business and estate papers, writings, printed material, scrapbooks, blueprints, and photographs.
In 2010 a small addendum of 2 boxes was added to the collection consisting of mainly George Burford Lorimer correspondence
and subject files.
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ms2944 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5079 |
Title: |
Mell family papers
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Mell family |
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Dates: |
1860-1930 |
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This collection contains family photographs, cabinet and calling cards, as well as a small amount of correspondence, writing,
and legal documents.
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Identifier: |
ms4449 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5080 |
Title: |
William Paton Ker letter
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Creator: |
Ker, W. P. (William Paton), 1855-1923 |
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Dates: |
1911 |
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One letter dated October 27, 1911, which is addressed to an unknown "William" from William Paton Ker, 1855-1923. Ker has sent
his friend a collection of essays and in the letter devotes a paragraph to a recent trip to Denmark and tells of meeting the
King and Queen of Norway.
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ms1001 |
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