Paschal family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Paschal family papers
Creator: Paschal, Jesse Lee, 1891-1974
Inclusive Dates: 1932-1974
Language(s): English
Extent: 3 Linear Feet
Collection Number: ms4107
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Jesse L. Paschal was the sheriff of Eatonton, Georgia and a World War I veteran. He and his wife, Zona S. Paschal, had two children, Renza S. Paschal, a member of the the U.S. Army Air Corps and a World War II veteran, and Marjorie Paschal Howard, a Second Lieutenant nurse in the U.S. Army.

Scope and Content

Contains materials pertaining to the lives of the Paschal family members, namely Jesse, Renza, and Marjorie Paschal. Much of the collection covers both Renza and Marjorie's time in the army during WWII, including correspondence and memorabilia. Many of the legal documents pertain to Jesse Paschal's time as sheriff of Eatonton from the 1930s-1950s, including legal issues pertaining to prisoners in Putnam County and letters sent to Sheriff Paschal from concerned Eatonton citizens.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Paschal family papers, ms4107, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Correspondence
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1	1-2	Marjorie Paschal Howard correspondence, 1944-1945
1	3-5	Jesse L. Paschal correspondence, 1932-1974
1	6-13	Renza S. Paschal correspondence + biographical information, 1942-1955

 

Legal

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14

Notebooks

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Ledgers and notebooks

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Warrants, 1938-1953

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Subpoena/summons, affidavits, fi. fa. documents, justice of the peace court executions, record of cases tried, miscellaneous legal documents , circa 1930-1953

 

Certificates and Diplomas
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2	23	Jesse Paschal's Putnam County Commissioners certificate, 1957 January 1
2	23	Marjorie Paschal's Eatonton High School diploma, 1939 May 22
2	23	Renza Paschal's Eatonton High School diploma, 1939 May 22
2	23	Marjorie Paschal's Elementary Shakespearean Dramatic Arts diploma, 1932 August 2
2	23	Marjorie Paschal's registered nurse certificate, 1943 October 6
2	23	Marjorie Paschal's Oglethorpe Private Infirmary training school for nurses diploma, 1943 September 9
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1		Zona Schell Paschal's Common Schools of Georgia certificate, 1910 May 27
1		Jesse Paschal's Blue Star service banner, Undated

 

Photographs

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Paschal family photographs, Undated

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Unidentified photographs, Undated

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Oversized photograph of unidentified man, Undated

 

Printed Materials
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2	23	Putnamite, vol. 1, nos. 3, 4, 5, 12, 1944
2	23	Wild Life Conservation bulletin, published monthly by Georgia Department of Game and Fish, vol. 2, no. 3, 1931 December
2	23	Roster of officers and enlisted men of Company "D" 327th Infantry, Undated
2	23	An Act Creating the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund of the State of Georgia, 1950

 

Memorabilia
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2	23	"In Loving Remembrance" card for Marjorie Eloise Paschal, 1912-1915
2	24	Renza Paschal's dog tags
2	24	Military medical pin
2	24	Troup Leaders Development, Cherokee district badge
2	24	National Scout Jamboree badge, 1973
2	24	Jesse Paschal's National Sheriffs' Association membership card, 1946
2	24	U.S. Army Presidential Unit Citation pin
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1		"Thank you for scouting Troop 19 style" cloth banner