Ebenezer Newton diary
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteEbenezer Newton (1790-1859), an educator, resided in Athens, Georgia. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of the diary of Ebenezer Newton, from October-November 1818. Newton gives an account of a trip made from Athens, Georgia to Shelbyville, Tennessee. Diary entries describe the countryside, various accommodations along the way, religious observations, and people Newton met or visited with. The collection also includes Ebenezer Newton's 1818 diary, an article from Georgia Historical Quarterly. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationEbenezer Newton diary, ms515, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2017. General NotesAlso available online as part of the Southeastern Native American Documents database. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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