Atkins family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Atkins family papers
Creator: Atkins family
Inclusive Dates: 1912-1946
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger box, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder
Collection Number: ms4258
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Reverend E. C. Atkins (1855-1949) was a Methodist clergyman who worked with prisoners at the State Prison Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia. He was married to Florence Ewell (1863-1940), a well-known, national speaker for the Women's Christian Temperance Union, on the subjects of Temperance and Woman's Suffrage. Their son, D. Ewell Atkins (1887-1956) was married to Helen Wilkinson (1886-1968).

Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence and writings, photographs and newspaper clippings chiefly by and about Florence Ewell Atkins, her speeches, and her work with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Atkins family papers, ms4258, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

Portions of this collection are digitized and available through the Digital Library of Georgia: https://dlg.usg.edu/collection/guan_4258

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Florence Ewell Atkins
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1	1	Correspondence - Florence Ewell Atkins, 1926-1940 Access Online
			Includes correspondence with Lella Dillard, Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union, National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Frances P. Parks, Ida B Smith, Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, Jesup Klan #132 Ku Klux Klan, Lawrence Richey Secretary to the President, Carl Vinson, Mary Harris Armor
1	2	Correspondence - Rev. E.C. Atkins, 1938-1940 Access Online
			Includes sympathy cards and letters regarding Mrs. Atkins' illness and death
1	3	Correspondence - D. Ewell Atkins, 1935-1944 Access Online
			Letters with Carl Vinson, Walter F. George, and Richard B. Russell, Jr. requesting support for appointment to the Federal Housing Administration. Letter from Florence Atkins.
1	4	Correspondence - Helen Miller, 1938 Access Online
			Letter from Mrs. Robert L. Miller and Mother Dean
1	5	Writing, addresses Access Online
			Includes address to the joint session of the Tennessee State Legislature (WCTU), A Tribute to Womanhood at high school commencement, Ammunition, Twentieth Century Woman and Reform, Team Work in Mississippi, Woman's Christian Temperance Union, National WCTU Convention
1	6	Address notes - Temperance Access Online
1	7	Address notes - Temperance and WCTU Access Online
1	8	Address to Mississippi State Legislature regarding the WCTU, 1912 Access Online
1	9	Speech about Frances Willard, notes Access Online
1	10	Photographs of Florence E. Atkins Access Online
1	11	Biographical
1	12	Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union - letters from Florence E. Atkins as State Director of Religious Education Access Online
1	13	Woman's Christian Temperance Union - handouts
1	14	Programs - temperance
1	15	Newspaper clippings - temperance, family
1	16	Newspaper clippings - religious
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1		Loose scrapbook page - Florence Atkins funeral
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1		Tennessee Woman's Christian Temperance Union Life Member Certificate, 1913 October 18
1		Georgia Bulletin - WCTU newsletters, 1937-1940
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1		Scrapbook - holiday cards

 

2. Reverend E. C. Atkins

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Correspondence

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Tennessee Woman's Christian Temperance Union Life Member Certificate, 1913 October 18