| 5141 |
Title: |
Zadock Smith land grant
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Gilmer, George Rockingham, 1790-1859 |
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Dates: |
1819 December 29 |
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The collection consists of one land grant dated December 29, 1819, granting Zadock Smith of Wilkes County, Georgia, 490 acres
of land in Appling County, Georgia.
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ms560 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5142 |
Title: |
Portuguese letters and royal orders
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1648-1653 |
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The collection consists of mostly original letters and royal orders covering the years 1648-1653 pertaining to the administration
of Brazil, the war against the Dutch, reorganization of the armed forces in Bahia, commerce, and other matters of like import.
The documents are written in old Portuguese and some are faded and difficult to read.
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ms561 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5143 |
Title: |
Jaroslav Křička music manuscripts
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Creator: |
Křička, Jaroslav |
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Dates: |
circa 1925 |
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The collection consists of three scores: The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing; and two copies of Ukolbavka, dated 1925.
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ms562 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5144 |
Title: |
Milos Klika music manuscript
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Creator: |
Klika, Milos |
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Dates: |
circa 1910 |
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The collection consists of a violin and piano score titled Vintimi Chvili.
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ms563 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5146 |
Title: |
Emily Winthrop Miles collection
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
after 1900 |
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The collection consists of photographs and reproductions of artwork by Emily Winthrop Miles, including photographs of Miles
Wildlife Sanctuary. Also included are photographs and biographical information of Miles.
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Identifier: |
ms565 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5147 |
Title: |
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings correspondence and manuscripts
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Creator: |
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan, 1896-1953 |
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Dates: |
1933-1953 |
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The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Norman S. Berg and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings from 1933-1953. The letters
from Rawlings, mainly from Cross Creek (Fla.), Van Hornesville (N.Y.), and St. Augustine (Fla.), are of a personal nature
discussing both professional and personal matters. The collection also consists of a type draft of the Sojourner, a partial
type and manuscript draft of Centennial (unpublished), and forty-eight sheets of unpublished poems.
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Identifier: |
ms566 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5148 |
Title: |
Eleanor Tschudi papers
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Creator: |
Davis family |
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Dates: |
1887-1896, circa 1900 |
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The collection consists of correspondence written to and by Eleanor B. Tshudi: Dated Beauvoir House, January 21, 1888, to
Miss. Tschudi, from Varina Howell Davis, regarding a lock of Jefferson Davis' hair Miss Tschudi has requested; dated Lexington,
South Carolina, January 20, 1896, "My dear Ellie," signed "E.V.B.", regarding weather, illnesses, people in Athens; undated,
to Stern Brothers, signed E. B. Tschudi, ordering various items of clothing from catalog. Miscellaneous items included are
a receipted bill to Miss E. B. Tschudi from the Decorative Art Society (dated March 7, 1890), pressed flower labeled "From
Miss Winnie Davis, Nov. 1887," advertisement and brochure entitled The Churchman. Items related to Emmanuel Church Sunday
School and Union Baptist Institute are now located in Vertical Files.
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Identifier: |
ms567 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5149 |
Title: |
Edna Ferguson Tate family papers
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Creator: |
Tate family |
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Dates: |
1758-1958, 1965-1969 |
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The collection consists of items concerning the Tate, Ferguson, and Byrd family history in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia
(Pickens and Gordon counties). Items include: manuscript and typescript chronologies of Edna Ferguson Tate's education,
children's births and family activities (dating 1873-1929); Family history typescript (of Tate, Ferguson, and Byrd); Tate
family in North Carolina by William Tate, Dean of Men.
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Identifier: |
ms568 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5150 |
Title: |
Ella May Thornton collection regarding Blind Tom
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Creator: |
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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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5151 |
Title: |
Anna Maria Green Cook family papers
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Creator: |
Cook, Anna Maria Green, 1844-1936 |
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Dates: |
1845-1934 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Anna Maria Green Cook and the Green and Cook families from 1845-1934. The papers
include bills and receipts of Samuel Austin Cook, a diary of Anna Maria, but mostly correspondence. The diary (1861-1867)
entries discuss social life in Georgia during and after the Civil War, politics, the progress of the war, and Union troops
in and around Milledgeville (Ga.).
The correspondence consists of letters between Anna Maria and Samuel Austin Cook both before and after their marriage; letters
to Anna Maria from her father Thomas F. Green, her children Callie Cook and Ansel Cook, and from her nephew Gerald Cook.
The correspondence discusses news of family or friends and social activities.
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Identifier: |
ms57 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5152 |
Title: |
Alexander Hamilton Stephens collection
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Creator: |
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1841-1882, after 1900 |
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The collection consists of correspondence (reproductions and originals) written by Alexander Hamilton Stephens from 1841-1882.
The four original letters: dated July 17, 1841, Crawfordville, Georgia, to Charles L. Jenkins, regards the University, candidacy,
and includes a handwritten copy of a report of the House of Representatives; dated Crawfordville, Georgia, January 6, 1864,
Dear Cobb, Stephens responds to Cobb's letter; dated Washington DC, June 3, 1858, to Charles Lanman, Stephens requests the
return of his autobiographical manuscript; dated Washington DC, Dec. 19, 1858, to Charles Lanman, concerns a communication
from George Rockingham Gilmer. Additional topics include political interests and the "Felton Matter." The collection also
includes excerpts (undated reproductions) from Life of Alexander H. Stephens by Richard Malcolm Johnston and William Hand
Browne.
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Identifier: |
ms570 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5153 |
Title: |
Gurr family papers
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Gurr family |
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Dates: |
1864-1921 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Thomas J. Gurr to Sophronia Thompson (later Mrs. Thomas J. Gurr) from 1864-1866.
Two of the letters were written while Thomas was serving in the 51st Georgia Infantry Regiment in Russellville, Tennessee
and near Richmond, Virginia. Also included is a letter to Sophronia from her cousin (October 8, 1864), A. William Murray,
of the 6th Georgia Infantry Regiment near Richmond, Virginia. Documents dated 1916-1921 include Gurr family genealogy.
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Identifier: |
ms571 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5154 |
Title: |
The Spokesman masthead
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Creator: |
Georgia State Prison |
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Dates: |
1961 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of two items: masthead of the table of contents page of v. 21, no. 3 (Fall 1991) of The Spokesman;
correspondence regarding the brief history of The Spokesman. Dated August 22, 1961, to Mr. Hays, signed Jim McManus, editor,
McManus gives a brief history of the inmate publication.
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Identifier: |
ms572 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5155 |
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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Identifier: |
ms574 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5156 |
Title: |
Stanley family letters (photocopies)
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Stanley family |
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Dates: |
1861-1866, 1875 |
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The collection consists of correspondence (photocopies) between Marcellus Stanley and his wife, Julia A. T. (Pope) Stanley,
from 1861-1864. The collection also consists of a genealogical chart of the Hills of Wilkes County, and photocopies of obituaries
(undated) for Major Marcellus Stanley.
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Identifier: |
ms575 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5157 |
Title: |
Mrs. E. P. Henslee letter
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Creator: |
Henslee, E. P., Mrs. |
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Dates: |
1865 January 28 |
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Contents: |
One personal letter from Mrs. E. P. Henslee to her husband concerning the revival in Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms577 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5158 |
Title: |
Henry Hescock check
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Creator: |
Hescock, Henry, -1865 |
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Dates: |
1865 January 9 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one check for $100 in gold to be drawn to James G. Gibbons by Henry Hescock, dated January 9, 1865.
On the back is this note: "This money was loaned to me while a prisoner of war at Cola S.C. for my own personal use. I therefore
desire it promptly paid. [signed] Henry Hescock, Capt. Co. G. 1st Mo. Arty." The check is endorsed by J. G. Gibbons.
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Identifier: |
ms578 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5159 |
Title: |
Benjamin T. Hunter letter
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Creator: |
Hunter, Benjamin T. |
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Dates: |
1870 August 26 |
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Contents: |
One letter from Benjamin T. Hunter, president of University High School, Athens, to the Athens Council regarding permission
to run a telegraph line from the High School to Philosophical Hall.
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Identifier: |
ms579 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 5160 |
Title: |
Civil War editorials from northern newspapers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1860-1861 |
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The collection consists of photostats of editorials from northern newspapers concerning the beginning of the Civil War. These
editorials are clipped and stapled on light weight cardboard.
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Identifier: |
ms58 |
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Hargrett Library |
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