| 5141 |
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A. C. Whitehead manuscript Igor Tverdislav
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Whitehead, A. C. (Albert Carlton), 1875- |
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before 1936 |
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The collection consists of a typescript of a story entitled Igor Tverdslavz or A Story of the Golden Horde. On the first
page (title page) is the name and address: A.C. Whitehead, 820 Healey Bldg., Athanta [i.e. Atlanta], Ga.
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ms596 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5142 |
Title: |
William W. Wiggins letter
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Wiggins, William W. |
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Dates: |
1830 May 15? |
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The collection consists of a letter from William W. Wiggins to the president of Union College, New York, regarding information
about Union College, expenses of tuition, boarding, etc.
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ms597 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5143 |
Title: |
Richard Henry Wilde letters
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Wilde, Richard Henry, 1789-1847 |
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Dates: |
1818, 1840, 1957 |
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The collection consists of two original letters from Richard H. Wilde: dated August 6, 1818, recipient unknown, regarding
legal matters; March 31, 1840, to William Mann, Esq. in Venice, requesting a reference from the library of St. Mark in Venice,
with "My life is like the summer rose," and two clippings regarding the death of Richard Henry Wilde attached. Also included
are two copies, made in 1957, of letters from Richard H. Wilde: dated November 27, 1834, to R. Gilmer; March 1, 1845, to Abbot
Lawrence, Boston, introducing Mr. J. E. Johnson, the artist who will be erecting a statue of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. The final
page consists of typed notes copied from Dr. E. Tucker, regarding pictures, portraits, and a bust of Wilde.
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ms598 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5144 |
Title: |
William P. Trent letters
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Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939 |
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Dates: |
1890, 1891 |
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The collection consists of two letters from William P. Trent to William E. Boggs (Chancellor of the University of Georgia).
The first dated University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, November 14, 1890, regarding an offer from Chancellor Boggs to
Mr. Trent to fill the Chair of History at University of Georgia; Trent speaks about advantages and disadvantages of being
at Sewanee, and asks about teaching loads at the University of Georgia (final page of letter is missing). The second letter
dated Westmoreland Club, Richmond, Virginia, February 4, 1891, regarding his complicated decision to decline the offer for
Chair of History; he speaks of positions at University of Georgia, and the policy for hiring; he plans to visit Athens and
see the University, "provided always that the Trustees do not require a formal application."
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ms600 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5145 |
Title: |
Wilbur Macey Stone letters to Duncan Burnett
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Stone, Wilbur Macey |
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Dates: |
1924 April 4, May 11 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated April 4, 1924, to "Mr. Duncan Burnet, University of Georgia Library," signed
"Wilbur M. Stone," regarding books by Beatrice Bernheim, Mrs. W.E.B. Snow, and Burnet's interest in lame duck authors; dated
May 11, 1924, "My dear Mr. Burnett," signed "Wilbur M. Stone," regarding lame duck books and their authors.
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Identifier: |
ms601 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5146 |
Title: |
F. H. Sunderland letters to Edith Stallings
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Sunderland, F. H. |
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Dates: |
1936 November 13, November 16 |
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The collection consists of two typewritten letters: dated Howden, Yorkshire, November 13, 1936, "Dear Mrs. Stallings," signed
"F. H. Sunderland," regarding Mrs. Simpson's divorce, the King of England, Stanley Baldwin, the weather, and personal activities;
dated November 16, 1936, "Dear Mrs. Stallings," signed "F.H.S.," regarding a book Stallings plans to write, the King of England
and Mrs. Simpson, and affairs and politics in America.
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Identifier: |
ms602 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5147 |
Title: |
Telepost Telegraph Company bill
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Creator: |
Bacon, Augustus Octavius, 1839-1914 |
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Dates: |
1910 |
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The collection consists of 27 letters from various Georgia congressmen and senators to their constituents regarding the Telepost
Company Bill of 1910.
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Identifier: |
ms604 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5148 |
Title: |
George Thomas furlough request
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Creator: |
Thomas, George L. |
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Dates: |
1865, 1879 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated February 25, 1865 (name of location is illegible), signed "George L. Thomas,"
regarding request for a furlough (furlough approved on reverse side of letter); written on W. C., Virginia Midland & G. S.
R. R. Co. letterhead, dated August 25, 1879, "Dear sir," signed "G.L. Thomas" (signature illegible), regarding the deposit
of Thomas' furlough.
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Identifier: |
ms605 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5149 |
Title: |
C. Mildred Thompson papers
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Thompson, C. Mildred (Clara Mildred), 1881-1975 |
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Dates: |
1786-1838, 1937-1938 |
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The collection consists of papers collected by Clara Mildred Thompson. Early papers include correspondence and depositions
relating to Native American depredations in Georgia from 1786-1838. Letters, addressed mainly to Georgia governors, are from
citizens who discuss Native American raids and violence to settlers. Correspondents include Joshua Inman, John Twiggs, Caleb
Howell, Jared Irwin, Elijah Clarke, Benjamin Hawkins, John Clark, Stephen Hawkins, and C. Stephens. Depositions are of Abram
Mordecai, John Burnett, Owen Bowen, Henry Carvel, Nathaniel Howell, and Isaac Green.
The collection also consists of letters from Margaret Mitchell to C. Mildred Thompson from 1937-1938. Letters discuss Mitchell's
admiration of Thompson's "Reconstruction of Georgia," her desire to meet the author, and Thompson's request for information
about the Ku Klux Klan.
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Identifier: |
ms606 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5150 |
Title: |
Wells Thompson photograph and valedictory address
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Thompson, Wells, 1837- |
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Dates: |
after 1861 |
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The collection consists of three items: one sheet containing biographical information of Wells Thompson; valedictory address
delivered by Thompson (circa 1861); a photograph of Thompson wearing Confederate uniform and reunion badges (circa 1910).
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ms607 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5151 |
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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Identifier: |
ms608 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5152 |
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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Hargrett Library |
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| 5153 |
Title: |
School census of Toccoa, Georgia
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Creator: |
Ward, W. M. |
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Dates: |
1893 |
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The collection consists of a school census of Toccoa, Georgia, taken March 15-18, 1893 by W. M. Ward. The census includes
"white and colored and lists all people, whether school age or not."
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ms610 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5154 |
Title: |
William H. Torrance letter to George W. Crawford
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Torrance, William H., 1792-1837 |
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Dates: |
1830 February 15 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Milledgeville, February 15, 1830, to George W. Crawford, signed William H. Torrance,
regarding the arrest of Elijah H. Burritt of the Milledgeville Statesman & Patriot for possessing insurrectionary literature,
which was discovered by John Polhill.
Burritt had in his possession 20 copies of David Walker's pamphlet Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World, "Charged
with bringing, or having brought into the State and Circulating the same, the famous insurrectionary pamphlets, upon which
the Legislation inacted a Law at its close."
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ms611 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5155 |
Title: |
Dr. William Washington Twitty letters to Frank Twitty (photocopies)
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Creator: |
Twitty, William Washington, active 1886-1889 |
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Dates: |
after 1902 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of letters from Dr. William Washington Twitty, Camilla, Georgia, to his son, Frank
S. Twitty, a student attending the University of Georgia, 1886-1889.
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Identifier: |
ms614 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5156 |
Title: |
Carolyn Vance papers
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Vance, Carolyn |
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Dates: |
1918-1933 |
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The collection consists of correspondences received by Carolyn Vance, dating 1918-1933. Correspondents include professionals
from the University of Tennessee; The Museum of Fine Arts, The Children's Art Centre of the Settlements Museum Association,
Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, Massachusetts; The Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity, Fairmont, West Virginia; Robert
E. Lee Institute, Thomaston, Georgia. Correspondences concern Vance's diploma, students, career opportunities, and professional
activities.
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Identifier: |
ms615 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5157 |
Title: |
Souther and Vandiver lineage chart
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Creator: |
Vandiver, John H. |
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Dates: |
1960 |
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The collection consists of a lineage chart of the Vandiver and Souther families, printed by John H. Vandiver, February 1960.
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ms616 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5158 |
Title: |
Isaac S. Vincent papers
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Creator: |
Vincent, Isaac S. |
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Dates: |
1837-1839 |
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The collection consists of papers of Captain Isaac S. Vincent from 1837-1839. Papers include correspondence, military orders,
provision returns, and a muster roll (May 14, 1838) relating to Vincent's command of the 1st Regiment of Georgia Volunteers
while stationed at Cedar Town, Georgia during the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia. The provision returns (1838)
are for both troops and Indian prisoners.
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Identifier: |
ms617 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5159 |
Title: |
Death of Captain Isaac S. Vincent resolution
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United States. Army |
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Dates: |
1861 September 28 |
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The collection consists of a resolution dated Headquarters, Clarke County Rifles, Virginia (some handwriting illegible), September
28, 1861, on the death of Captain Isaac S. Vincent.
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Identifier: |
ms617a |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5160 |
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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Identifier: |
ms618 |
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