James Walter Mason papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: James Walter Mason papers
Creator: Mason, James Walter, 1874-
Inclusive Dates: 1890-1958
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet (3 document boxes)
Collection Number: ms16
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

James Walter Mason (1874- ) was a lawyer born in Dallas, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the papers of James Walter Mason from 1890-1958 and includes correspondence, questionnaires, news clippings, memorabilia, and photographs relating mainly to Mason's book, The Class of 1897, about his 50th year University of Georgia reunion.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

James Walter Mason papers, ms16, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

The Class of 1897 / by James Walter Mason. Athens: University of Georgia Press, 1948.

Donated by Edgar Kimsey in 1959.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Letters
box	folder
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1	1	Class of 1897 letters, 1890-1944
1	2	Class of 1897 letters, 1946
1	3	Class of 1897 letters, January-April 1947
1	4	Class of 1897 letters, May-December 1947
1	5	Class of 1897 letters, January-March 1948
1	6	Class of 1897 letters, April-May 1948
1	7	Class of 1897 letters, June-December 1948
1	8	Class of 1897 letters, 1949
1	9	Class of 1897 letters, 1950-1953
1	10	Class of 1897 letters, 1944-1945

 

Class history materials
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2	1	Class of 1897 articles for class history
2	2	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, A-D
2	3	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, E-H
2	4	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, K-R
2	5	Class of 1897 biographies for class history, S-Y
2	6	Class of 1897 miscellaneous
2	7	Class of 1897 newspaper clippings
2	8	Class of 1897 pictures
2	9	Class of 1897 printed material
2	10	Class of 1897 proofs for class history
2	11	Class of 1897 questionnaires
box	folder
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3	1-2	Typescript of class history

 

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Photographs