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William J. Northen letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: William J. Northen letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones | |
| Creator: Northen, William J. (William Jonathan), 1835-1913 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1890 May 5 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter) | |
| Collection Number: ms1470 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
William J. Northen (1835-1913) was a long-term important political figure in the affairs of Georgia. Northen was president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society, and governor of Georgia in the early 1890s. Not only did he advocate such reform measures as prohibition and increased educational funding, he also fought stridently against lynching.
For more information, see the article William J. Northen (1835-1913) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter: dated Sparta, Georgia, May 5, 1890, "Mr. Charles Edgeworth Jones," signed "W. J. Northen," regarding Northen's thoughts concerning his gubernatorial candidacy.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
William J. Northen letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones, ms 1470. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.