James Walter Mason papers


Descriptive Summary
Title: James Walter Mason papers
Creator: Mason, James Walter, 1874-
Inclusive Dates: 1890-1958
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet (3 document boxes)
Collection Number: ms16
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

James Walter Mason (1874- ) was a lawyer born in Dallas, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the papers of James Walter Mason from 1890-1958 and includes correspondence, questionnaires, news clippings, memorabilia, and photographs relating mainly to Mason's book, The Class of 1897, about his 50th year University of Georgia reunion.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

James Walter Mason papers, ms16, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

The Class of 1897 / by James Walter Mason. Athens: University of Georgia Press, 1948.

Donated by Edgar Kimsey in 1959.

Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Athens (Ga.)

Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae -- Georgia.

University of Georgia

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing


Letters


box	folder
Request box
1	1	Class of 1897 letters, 1890-1944
1	2	Class of 1897 letters, 1946
1	3	Class of 1897 letters, January-April 1947
1	4	Class of 1897 letters, May-December 1947
1	5	Class of 1897 letters, January-March 1948
1	6	Class of 1897 letters, April-May 1948
1	7	Class of 1897 letters, June-December 1948
1	8	Class of 1897 letters, 1949
1	9	Class of 1897 letters, 1950-1953
1	10	Class of 1897 letters, 1944-1945


Class history materials


box	folder
Request box
2	1	Class of 1897 articles for class history
2	2	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, A-D
2	3	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, E-H
2	4	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, K-R
2	5	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, S-Y
2	6	Class of 1897 miscellaneous
2	7	Class of 1897 newspaper clippings
2	8	Class of 1897 pictures
2	9	Class of 1897 printed material
2	10	Class of 1897 proofs for class history
2	11	Class of 1897 questionnaires
box	folder
Request box
3	1-2	Typescript of class history

3-4

Photographs