Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers
Creator: McHatton, Thomas Hubbard, 1883-1956
Inclusive Dates: 1899-1933
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Collection Number: ms1070
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Thomas Hubbard McHatton (1883-1956), Georgia horticulturist, president of the National Pecan Grower's Association, and Head of the Horticulture Dept. at the University of Georgia (Athens, Ga.).

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers of Thomas Hubbard McHatton from 1899-1933. Includes correspondence, printed material, photographs, drawings, and ephemera. Contains mainly material relating to McHatton's interest in the cultivation of pecan trees and his association with the National Pecan Grower's Association. Records relating to the Association include correspondence (1927) of John Byron Wight and a 47-page history of the organization. Also includes printed material relating to Spring Hill College located in Mobile, Alabama.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers, ms 1070. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station 45th Annual Report, 1932 June 30

 

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The Spring Hill Review , 1902 January, June

 

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Printed Material

 

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Programs Spring Hill College, 1902, 1903

 

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Alpha - Zeta Quaterly, 1906 June

 

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Spring Hill College Catalogue, 1901-1902

 

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Michigan State Agricultural College Catalogue, 1903-1904

 

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Calling cards

 

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DEO Optimo Maximo and Spring Hill College cards

 

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Religious Cards

 

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Invitation to Commencement Wesleyan College, 1905

 

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Invitations

 

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Drawings

 

1	14	Photographs
		Unidentified people and a girl on a horse (1887).

 

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Photographs Pecan Machinery

 

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Battleship Prints

 

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Receipts

 

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Correspondence, 1927

Copies of correspondence related to the National Pecan Growers Association.

 

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Correspondence, 1928

 

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Correspondence, 1929

 

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Correspondence, 1930

 

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Correspondence, 1931

 

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Correspondence, 1933

 

2	7	Notes
		Regarding pecans and agriculture.

 

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Note Cards Growing Home Supplies

 

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Note Cards Orchard Management

 

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Note Cards Producing for the Table

 

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Note Cards - Fruit & Truck

 

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Biographical Sketches of members of the National Pecan Growers Association

 

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Keystone Pecan Co., Inc. Manuscipt

 

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References for T. H. McHatton

 

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Pecans (The Great American Nut) Outline

 

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The Cost of Top-Working Native Pecan Trees J. F. Rosborough, Extension Horticulturist

 

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National Pecan Growers Association History & Report

 

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Miscellaneous (envelopes and notes)

 

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Duplicates

 

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Picture frame

 

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Leather case with personal business cards

 

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Box of school crayons manufactured by American Lead Pencil Co.

 

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Noise-maker

 

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Gun shell

 

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Marble

 

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Leather cases

 

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Rosary beads

 

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Small cloth case

 

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Bullets

 

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Masque Promenade pin, 1900

 

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Small white cross

 

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Religious medals

 

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Flag buttons