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John A. Rockwell papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John A. Rockwell papers | |
| Creator: Rockwell, John A. (John Arnold), 1840- | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1866-1872 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms1027 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John A. Rockwell, General Superintendent of the American Missionary Association for Middle and Southwest Georgia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of John A. Rockwell from 1866 to 1872, mainly correspondence written by Rockwell to his brother, Alfred P. Rockwell. The letters detail John Rockwell's activities as General Superintendent of the American Missionary Association for Middle and Southwest Georgia. Topics discussed include the establishment of schools for freedmen, financial matters, and funding of various projects. Also contained in the collection are a few letters from John Rockwell to Rev. Edward P. Smith which discuss the establishment of a trust fund with a loan from Alfred Rockwell.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John A. Rockwell papers, ms1027, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.