Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb family papers
Creator: Lipscomb, Mary Ann Rutherford, 1848-1918
Inclusive Dates: 1855-1951
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.3 Linear Feet (2 document boxes, 1 half box, 1 oversized box, 1 oversize folder A)
Collection Number: ms1485
Repository: Hargrett Library
Abstract: The collection consists of papers of Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb and the Lipscomb family from 1885-1951. Most of the collection consists of photographs of the Lipscomb family, the Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.), and the Tallulah Falls Industrial School (Ga.). The collection also contains notes and writings of Mary Ann Lipscomb as well as correspondence including letters from George Foster Peabody (1922) to Harry Hodgson of Athens, Georgia discussing education for African Americans and the university school system in Georgia.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb (1848-1918) principal of the Lucy Cobb Institute (1895-1901) and founder of the Tallulah Falls Industrial School (Tullulah Falls, Ga.).

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Mary Ann Rutherford Lipscomb papers, MS 1485. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 July 31.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Correspondence and Writings
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1	1	Athens Womens' Clubs
1	2	Clippings
1	3	Correspondence, 1884-1900
1	4	Correspondence, 1900-1912
1	5	Correspondence, 1913-1920
1	6	Correspondence, 1921-1924
1	7	Correspondence, 1925-1951
1	8	Crawford Long Infirmary
1	9	Miscellaneous
1	10	Tallulah Falls School
1	11	Writings, Miscellaneous
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1		Guest Book (with newspaper clippings and photographs)
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1A		Oversized Items (3)

 

Lipscomb Family materials
	Relatives, Friends, etc.
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2	1		Cady, Katherine Rutherford. As a child
2	3		Ellis, Blanche Lipscomb. With children
2	4		Ellis, Rutherford & Lamar
2	5		Frierson, Sarah
2	6		Harris, Rev. & Mrs. Charles
2	7		Hodgson, E.R.
2	8		Lipscomb, Andrew Adgate. With Blanche Lipscomb
2	9		Lipscomb, Andrew D.
2	10		Lipscomb, Francis & Susan. As children
2	12		Lipscomb, Frank. As a baby
2	13		Lipscomb, Frank & Susan. As children
2	14		Lipscomb, Kate D.
2	15		Lipscomb, Lisle
2	16		Lipscomb, Mary Ann Rutherford
2	17		Mell, Rutherford. As a child
2	18		Moss, Julia P.
2	19		Poston, Anna Pauline
2	20		Rutherford, John C.
2	21		Rutherford, John. C. With 3 daughters
2	22		Rutherford, Mildred Lewis
2	23		Rutherford Family, relatives, friends, etc. Group picture
2	24		Rutherford Family, relatives, friends, etc. Group pictures at Tallulah Falls. Fldr. 1
2	25		Rutherford Family, relatives, friends, etc. Group pictures at Tallulah Falls. Fldr. 2
2	26		Strahan, Sarah Brown Holmes
2	27		Thomas, Gertrude
2	28		Tiffany, Marie?
2	29		Unidentified people. Fldr. 1
2	30		Unidentified people. Fldr. 2
2	31		Unidentified people. Fldr. 3
2	32		Unidentified people. Fldr. 4
	Lucy Cobb Institute, Tallulah Falls, and Other Places
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3	1		Athens, Georgia. First Baptist Church. Interior
3	2		Athens, Georgia. Lipscomb House
3	3		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. Library
3	4		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. Margaret Hall, etc.
3	5		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. Miscellaneous unidentified
3	6		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. Parade floats
3	7		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. Parlor
3	8		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. Students (Note: See also "Tallulah Falls")
3	9		Athens, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute. The Villa
3	10		Fort Frederica
3	11		Georgia. University. Class of 1868 (As Juniors) & Faculty
3	12		Glen Falls
3	13		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Athens Y-Boys Camp
3	14		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Beale House and group
3	15		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Council Rocks
3	16		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Lipscomb Cottage
3	17		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Lucy Cobb Institute group
3	18		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Mountain cabins
3	19		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Mountain families
3	20		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Mountain school group
3	21		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Needle Eye
3	22		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Railroad
3	23		Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Tallulah Falls Industrial School
3	24		Tallulah River. Bridal Veil Falls
3	25		Tallulah River. Hurricane Falls
3	26		Tallulah River. Ladore Falls
3	27		Tallulah River. Oceanna Falls
3	28		Tallulah River. People in river
3	29		Tallulah River. Tempesta Falls
3	30		Tallulah River. Views, miscellaneous
3	31		Toccoa Falls
3	32		Unidentified places