Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteHerschel Vespasian Johnson (1812-1880), politician and judge, born in Burke County, Georgia. For more information, see the article Herschel Johnson (1812-1880) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of genealogies, biographical information, and photographs of the Herschel V. Johnson and Pearce Horne families from 1867-1976. Also included are correspondence between Pearce Horne, Tallulah Johnson Horne, Herschel V. Johnson, A.K. Horne, J.U. Horne, other family members and friends; and a lock of Herschel V. Johnson's hair. Administrative InformationCustodial HistoryGift of W. A. Jett. Preferred CitationHerschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, ms3365, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2019. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsOther Finding AidsPublished materials accompanying the collection have been cataloged individually with an associated collection note, and can be found in GIL by searching the title of this collection. |
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