| 5361 |
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Joel Benton papers
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Benton, Joel, 1832-1911 |
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1892-1908 |
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Letters (1892-1908) from Joel Benton mainly from Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) to a Mr. Miller. Benton discusses his progress in his
research of Thomas Holley Chivers, composes an interesting description of the poet's son, relates his discoveries especially
in Southern papers and magazines, and discusses the purchase of books.
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ms844 |
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| 5362 |
Title: |
William Gibbs McAdoo letter
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McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1820-1894 |
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1872 February 3 |
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One letter from William Gibbs McAdoo to Joel Munsell of Albany, N.Y., requesting a copy of C. C. Jones, Jr.'s Reminiscences
of the Last Days, Death, and Burial of General Henry Lee for review purposes. He suggests that copies be sent to booksellers
L. W. Hunt & Co. of Milledgeville for sale. He also mentions that a painting is being done of General Robert E. Lee at the
tomb of his father.
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ms845 |
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| 5363 |
Title: |
Stanton family papers
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Stanton family |
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Dates: |
1800s-1942 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous papers of the Stanton family from the 1800s-1942. Papers include: calling cards;
correspondence from Willie Stanton and W. L. Stanton; newspaper clippings regarding Lucy Stanton's miniature paintings and
activities in the community, and the death of William Lewis Stanton; photographs of Stanton family members; exhibition catalogues;
and a few sketches.
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ms846 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5364 |
Title: |
Gustavus Woodson Smith papers
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Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1822-1896 |
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1858-1863 |
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The papers of Gustavus Woodson Smith, 1858-1863, include correspondence with CSA President Jefferson Davis, often quarreling
about army administration and strategy, appointment of staff, and his subsequent resignation as Major General. There is one
letter to his wife Lucretia from New Kent County, Virginia, three reports with revisions on engagements at Eltham Landing
and the Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks during the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia, and operations of the Georgia Militia
near Atlanta during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Also included is an original battlefield map showing Smith's route through
Virginia in the vicinity of Fairfax Court House (1861).
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ms848 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5365 |
Title: |
William Thomas Dumas scrapbook
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Dumas, William Thomas, 1858-1926 |
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Dates: |
1880-1896 |
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A scrapbook documenting the career of poet William Thomas Dumas from 1880 to 1896. The scrapbook contains clippings of Dumas'
poems published in various newspapers; reviews or laudatory comments on his poetry; and letters from Joel Chandler Harris,
Henry W. Grady, Bishop Haygood, Harry Stillwell Edwards, and Paul Hamilton Hayne.
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ms849 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5366 |
Title: |
Joseph E. and Elizabeth Grisham Brown papers
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Brown, Elizabeth Grisham, 1826-1897 |
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Dates: |
1847-1951 |
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The collection consists of papers of the Joseph E. and Elizabeth Grisham Brown family of Cherokee County, Georgia from 1847-1951.
The papers consists of correspondence, genealogical notes, photographs, and scrapbooks. The bulk of the correspondence (1866-1884),
contains family letters to and from Joseph E. Brown; his wife, Elizabeth Grisham Brown; her parents Joseph Grisham and Mary
L. Grisham; the Brown children, Mary V. Brown (Connally), Franklin Pierce Brown; and other relatives including uncle James
Steele and cousin Mary E. Maxwell. The scrapbooks (46) contain a variety of materials including newsclippings and ephemera,
some relating to Brown's political career, kept by various members of the Brown family.
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ms85 |
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| 5367 |
Title: |
P. M. Compton papers
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Compton, P. M. (Pleasant M.) |
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Dates: |
1781-1896 |
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The collection consists of papers of a miscellaneous nature related to Georgia county land records, justice of the peace and
other judicial matters, and indentures. Jasper, Chatham and Jones Counties are the most represented, although various others
are also present in the collection. An extensive portion is composed of Compton's correspondence from 1846 to 1853, in an
official capacity as surveyor general.
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Identifier: |
ms850 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5368 |
Title: |
Walt Kelly Pogo cartoons
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Kelly, Walt |
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Dates: |
1957 |
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The collection consists of three sketches by Walt Kelly for his famous comic strip "Pogo," a nationally syndicated cartoon
series featuring animals of the Okefenokee. Also included is a typewritten letter from Kelly regarding the drawings.
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ms851 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5369 |
Title: |
Michael Johnston Kenan notebook
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Kenan, Michael Johnston |
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Dates: |
1872-1874 |
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The collection consists of the notebook of Michael Johnston Kenan from 1872-1874. The notebook contains handwritten observations,
both literary and historical. Of particular interest are Kenan's recollections of Fort Wilkerson, Fort Hawkins, Elijah Clarke,
Alexander McGillivray, Benjamin Hawkins, the death of William McIntosh, and relations with Creek Indians. Handwritten notes
on the inside cover reads "Continuation of my scrapbook, notes, essays, extracts."
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ms852 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5370 |
Title: |
Dr. J. N. LeConte notebooks
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LeConte, J. N. |
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Dates: |
after 1900 |
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The collection consists of three small stenographer's notebooks containing genealogical data accumulated by J. N. LeConte,
522 Century Building, Atlanta, Georgia. Dates the notes were written are unknown, but handwritten entries regard Elijah Clarke,
the Parker family, and Hearne family of late 1600s to early 1900s.
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Identifier: |
ms853 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5371 |
Title: |
Joy Bright Hancock papers
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Hancock, Joy Bright, 1898- |
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Dates: |
1918-1972 |
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The collection consists of papers of Joy Bright Hancock from 1918-1972. The papers include correspondence, mainly commendatory
letters but some relating to Hancock's naval duties and inspection tours; speeches; printed material pertaining to WAVE policies,
articles by and about Hancock, and naval aviation; manuscript articles for radio and television; photographs; clippings of
Navy press releases; manuscripts, drafts, and corrected versions of Hancock's book Lady in the Navy; certificates and citations;
and scrapbooks (1943-1965) of clippings detailing Hancock's career.
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ms854 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5372 |
Title: |
James Pate, Sr. will
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Pate, James |
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Dates: |
1831 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of James Pate Sr. of Fayette County, Georgia. Pate divides his estate
amongst his wife, Cathy and his children John, Thomas, James, Charles, William, and Seaborn, as well as his son-in-law Squire
Posey for the care of his daughter Phoebe Yancey and his other daughters, Frankey Harrison and Ellinney Bland. The will stipulates
that all property is to be divided into equal shares amongst the children after his wife has received five dollars, his son
James has received three cows, calves and a bed and furniture, and Thomas his son has also received three cows, calves, a
bed and furniture.
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ms856 |
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| 5373 |
Title: |
John S. Pool will
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Pool, John S. |
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Dates: |
1862 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of John S. Pool of Paulding County, Georgia dividing his property amongst
his wife, Charlotte who is to receive one enslaved African American woman, two beds and furniture, two cows and calves, one
set of chairs and tables and two hundred dollars; his remaining property is to be sold and divided equally amongst his children,
Sarah Simmons John Florene Elze Wood Martha Ann Mary Ann Enoch Wesly Minerva Jane Asbury and Lovie Coker (no commas between
names). Elzy W. Pool and N. N. Beall appointed executors.
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ms857 |
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| 5374 |
Title: |
Absolam Janes will
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Janes, Absolam |
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Dates: |
1847, 1854 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of Absolam Janes of Greene County, Georgia dividing his property amongst
his children: Cornelia M. Sanders (7 slaves, 745 acres of land, $750 in sundry); Thomas P. Janes (8 slaves, furniture, 520
acres of land); Nancy W. McWhorter (7 slaves, furniture and a house); Mary E. Janes (11 slaves, a cash settlement of $6,000);
and grandchildren Robert McWhorter (25 shares Georgia RR and Banking stock), all remaining property is to be equally divided
between the children Cornelia Sanders, Thomas Janes, Mary Janes, Felix Janes, Susan Janes and Cordelia Janes.
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ms858 |
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| 5375 |
Title: |
Isaiah T. Irvin, Sr. will
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Irvin, Isaiah T., Sr. |
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Dates: |
1856 October |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of Isaiah T. Irvin, Senior of Wilkes County, Georgia
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ms859 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5376 |
Title: |
Cobb, Erwin, and Lamar families collection
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Lamar family |
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Dates: |
1796-1929 |
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The collection consists of personal and business papers of the Cobb, Erwin, and Lamar families from 1796-1929. Early records
deal mainly with the Zachariah Lamar family and include deeds, bonds, land grants, receipts, bills of sale describing enslaved
persons, and correspondence. The period 1811-1928 covers the Lamar, Cobb, and Erwin families and contains correspondence,
both business and personal; bills; receipts; invitations; legal papers; telegrams; tax notices; postcards; case books; letterbooks;
scrapbooks; account books; photographs; and genealogical and biographical information pertaining to the Cobb, Erwin, and Lamar
families. Also includes information on the law practice and legal firms of the Cobb and Erwin families. Of particular interest
are Howell Cobb's order books for the 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment (Cobb's Brigade). The collection includes correspondence
and material relating to the following family members: Zachariah Lamar, Howell Cobb, Mary Ann Lamar Cobb, John Addison Cobb,
Sarah Robinson Rootes Cobb, Mary Ann Lamar Cobb Erwin, and Alexander S. Erwin.
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ms86 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5377 |
Title: |
John Vason will
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Vason, John |
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Dates: |
1852 |
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The collection consists of the last will and testament of John Vason of Morgan County, Georgia, a complex document dividing
the estate evenly amongst his wife, Rebecca and the children, Nancy Vason Woods, Eliza Vason Hemphill, William Vason, Pope
Vason, Emily Owens Vason, David A. Vason and John Vason, after a series of delineated charges has been deducted from the estate.
The will directs his wife "to choose such of negroes, stock of horses, cattle, hogs, &c. &c. provisions of all kinds on hand
at the time of my death"
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ms860 |
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| 5378 |
Title: |
Georgia miscellany collection
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Schindlers |
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Dates: |
1812-1889 |
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The collection consists of various bills, receipts and notes, poem To a Lady by a Female Maniac, and a copy of First Consolidated
Mortgage of the Savannah & Western Railroad Co. to the Central Trust Co. of New York (1889).
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ms861 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 5379 |
Title: |
Georgia county records
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Schindlers |
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Dates: |
1813-1873 |
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The collection consists of records from several counties in Georgia. Jefferson County: warrant of appraisements for estate
of William Parsons, dated September 11, 1813. Coweta County: Deed: Hitchcock to Hutcheson dated July 14, 1829. Murray County:
Deed: Pentz and White to Senter dated May 19, 1848. Jackson County: Arbitration regarding the estate of M. Witt. Superior
Court, August term 1858. Columbia County: Deed: Leitner to Jenkins, dated December 9, 1872. Whitfield County: Deed: Cox to
Swift, dated December 27, 1853.
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ms862 |
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| 5380 |
Title: |
G. Dorsey estate vendue list
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Moore, William |
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Dates: |
1808 |
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The collection consists of a list of the sale of the effects of the late Mr. G. Dorsey, by his administratix Eliza Dorsey,
and administrators, David Stewart and William Moore. The list gives buyer's names, articles bought and price. Instructions
for the auction state that "minors, servants and slaves who may bid not to be noticed by the crier." Amounts under one dollar
and thirty-three cents to be cash. Purchases over this amount to be allowed credit for 6 months. Total estate amounted to
$228.10. Mr Dorsey may have been a blacksmith, for the most expensive item sold was: "1 pair Smith's bellows, and anvil and
sledge - $40.00," also a quantity of old iron, wagon wheels, tongues, etc. were sold.
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ms863 |
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