National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, Athens Chapter, images of Athens homes
Collection DescriptionBiographical/Historical noteThe National Society of The Colonial Dames of America actively promotes our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and educational projects. The NSCDA, founded in 1891, is an unincorporated association of 44 Corporate Societies with over 15,000 members. The Society headquarters is located at Dumbarton House, a Federal period museum in Washington, D.C. Programs and projects are conducted in the following three areas: Museum properties, Historical activities projects and Patriotic service projects. --- The National Society of the Colonial Dams of American website http://www.nscda.org (Retrieved March 10, 2009) Scope and ContentThe collection consists of pictures of older homes in Athens, Ga. Some of the buildings noted are the Joseph Henry Lumpkin house, Howell Cobb house, and the Lucy Cobb Institute. Organization and ArrangementThe original plates have been cut and photos placed in individual folders and are arranged by original plate number. The first folder includes an alphabetical subject list of photographs. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationNational Society of the Colonial Dames of America, Athens Chapter, images of Athens homes. MS 1482. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2010 January 28. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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Athens, GA 30602-1641