Stanley family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Stanley family papers
Creator: Stanley family
Inclusive Dates: 1845-1913
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.6 Linear Feet 1 document box, 1 oversized box
Collection Number: ms2541
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The Pope, Stanley, and Strong families were residents of Georgia. Marcellus Stanley (1823-1890) was a major in the Confederate Army, and was married to Julia A.T. (Pope) Stanley (1825-1894).

Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence between Marcellus Stanley and his wife, Julia A.T. (Pope) Stanley during the Civil War, letters from their son, Thomas Stanley, to his wife, Margaret (Morton) Stanley, letters from other family members, Julia Pope Stanley's diary (1862) and prayer book, Marcellus Stanley's bankbooks, genealogies of Pope, Stanley, and Strong families, the eulogy for Emma Louise Stanley Winbish, the Strong family Bible, poems, muster rolls, and other papers. Included are two bound volumes of sheet music once kept by Julia Pope, two diplomas and two certificates.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. Texys M. Stanley, 1987.

Preferred Citation

Stanley Family papers, ms2541, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 October 16.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Related materials available in the following collections of this repository: Marcellus Stanley family papers, ms3514; Marcellus Stanley family papers, ms3697; Stanley letters, ms575; Benjamin Henry Pope letters, ms368.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Ellen Stanley to Marcellus, 1845 August 27

 

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Addie and Em. to M. Stanley, 1854 September

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1855 December 12

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1855 December 15

 

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Addie to M. Stanley, 1856 February 8

 

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Unidentified to Jule, 1859 May 27

 

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Unidentified to Julia, 1859 June 3

 

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Wesleyan Female College Board of Trustees to Prof. Stanley, 1859 July 12

 

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Gov. Joseph E. Brown to the Capt. of Troup Artillery, Athens, 1861 April 13

 

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M. Stanley to Jule, 1861 June 26

 

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M. Stanley to Jule, 1861 August 1

 

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[M. Stanley] to Sallie & Tommy, 1861 August 1

 

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Order for the transfer of Private Howell Cobb to the legion under the command of Col. T. R. R. Cobb, 1861 December 31

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1862 February 8

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1862 March 20

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1862 March 22

 

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1) Request of Capt. Stanley by Thos. R. R. Cobb to report on an engagement, 1862 April 19

 

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2) Capt. Stanley's report as submitted, 1862 April 19

 

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Col. Cobb to Capt. Stanley, 1862 April 20

 

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Order for an election of commissioned officers, 1862 April 29

 

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M. Stanley to Frank, 1862 October 27

 

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C.S.A. Appointment of M. Stanley as Major to serve under Br. Gen. Howell Cobb, Quincy, FL, 1863 January 2

 

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Jule to her husband, 1863 April 1

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1863 May 6

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1863 June 26

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1863 June 28

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1863 July 5

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1863 October 31

 

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Jule to her husband, 1863 November 4

 

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Jule to her husband, 1863 November 7

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1863 November 11

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1863 November 13

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1863 November 20

 

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Jule to her husband, 1863 November 23

 

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Howell Cobb to Major Stanley, 1863 November 25

 

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Jule to her husband, 1863 November 28

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1863 December 1

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1863 December 5

 

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Jule to her husband, 1863 December 8

 

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Jule P. to her husband, 1863 December 10

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1864 February 1

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1864 February 5

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1864 April 22

 

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[Julia Pope]to her husband, 1864 April 28

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1864 May 18

 

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Jule to her husband, 1864 May 26

 

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Jule to her husband, 1864 June 8

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1864 June 18

 

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Jule to her husband, 1864 July 12

 

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Jule to her husband, 1864 July 15

 

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Jule to her husband, 1864 July 18

 

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Jule to her husband, 1864 July 25

 

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M. Stanley to his wife, 1864 August 1

 

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Mollie to her uncle, 1868 November 12

 

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Augustin [?] to M. Stanley, 1868 November 27

 

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M. Stanley to Sallie, 1873 May 19

 

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John W. to Maggie Morton, 1885 August 31

 

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Ben Pope to M. Stanley, 1886 July 12

 

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Tom Stanley to Margaret [?], 1898 July 16

 

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Tom to Margaret Morton, 1898 August 7

 

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Tom to Margaret, 1898 August 11

 

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Tom [?] to Margaret, 1898 August 24

 

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'Cousin Lizzie' to Maggie Morton, 1898 October 5

 

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T. P. Stanley to [?] 'Peggy', 1907 January 18

 

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T.P. Stanley to Peggy, 1907 April 14

 

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Tom to Peggy, 1910 March 23

 

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Tom to Margaret, 1910 (undated)

 

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Tom to Peggy, 1912 June 30

 

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'Cousin Lizzie' Christmas Card, 1913 December

 

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T.P. Stanley to Prison Commission of Georgia, 1915 June 12

 

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Whitman Cross to T.P. Stanley Wlenc, 1918 December 27

 

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Mrs. Cobb Lampkin to Mr. & Mrs. T.P. Stan Wlenc, 1926 May 5

 

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William L. Hays to Hugh S. Stanlt, 1933 June 15

 

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Business Cards, Invitations

 

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Franklin School Momento, (undated)

 

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Sallie to Jule, (undated)

 

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Tom to Margaret, (undated)

 

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Family Puzzlers No. 142, biorgaphy of Thomas Stanley and wife, genealogy chart

 

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Colonial and Revolutionary Services of Jeremiah Exum, Barnaby McKinne, Abraham Hill, 1st & 2nd Thomas Walton, Sr. & Jr. --John Pope --Burwell Pope Compiled by Annie Noble Sims, a documented genealogical report

 

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Alexander Franklin Pope Information with photocopies of obituary articles

 

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July 4th Address (unsigned)

 

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Eulogy for Emma Louise Stanley Winbish by M. Stanley Poetry, 1859 July

 

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Funeral writing by Reverend A. A. Lipscomb

 

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Julia Pope Diary and Prayerbook, 1862 January-May

 

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William E. Pope account book, Julia Pope Diary, 1853,1861

 

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M. Stanley Bankbook, 1884-1886

 

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M. Stanley Bankbook, 1886-1889

 

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Photographs

 

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Muster Roll of Capt. Stanley, 1861 February 28

 

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Muster Roll [of Capt. Stanley]

 

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Hand drawing of Plan of Fortifications from Norfolk to Fortress Monroe, Civil War

 

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Chruch directory, design, note, John Strong will

 

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Strong Family Bible, 1813

 

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Julia A. T. Pope, 2 bound volumes of her favorite sheet music, 1830

 

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Thomas P. Stanley, University of Georgia Bachelor of Engineering Diploma, 1880 July 19

 

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Hugh Smiley Stanley Woodbury Forest School (VA) Fourth Form Certificate of Distinction, 1921 June 9

 

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Hugh Smiley Stanley Woodbury Forest School (VA) Fifth Form Certificate of Distinction, 1922 June 8

 

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Hugh Smiley Stanley, Harvard University Master of Arts Diploma, 1934 June 21

 

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Hugh Smiley Stanley, University of Georgia Certificate of Appreciation